National Gallery, Sergei Parajanov Museum among most visited Armenian museums
The National Gallery of Armenia, Mesrop Mashtots Institute of Ancient Manuscripts – Matenadaran and Sergei Parajanov Museum are among the most visited Armenian museums, shows a poll conducted by the National Gallery of Armenia, ICOM National Committee of Armenia Director Ani Avagyan told reporters in Yerevan.
The temple of Garni is also among the most popular tourist destinations in Armenia, she said.
There are about 120 museums in Armenia, with most of them located in Yerevan.
“Armenia is a country of cultural tourism; we have a developed cultural tourism,” said the official.
Meanwhile, Ms Avagyan highlighted the need to intensify steps aimed at presenting Armenian culture to the world. She urged to publish booklets and distribute them not only in Armenia but also abroad.
“We should present our cultural values, museums to the world,” she stressed.