However I could manage to take a tour to the second largest city of Armenia, Gyumri, once well-known as the city and center of "crafts and arts".
It was my first visit to this city and I was really impressed how beautifully it has been reconstructed after the terrible earthquake in 1988.
In spite of this, the residents of Gyumri are well-known for their humor. Gyumri is also called " the laughter and humor capital" of Armenia. They are also distinguished for their dignity and conservatism. They have done their best to keep their traditions and local customs which is evident at every corner of the city.
I was especially attracted to the old doors. They took me back to my favorite old films and the most famous Armenian actor of all times, Mher Mkrtchyan, a proud citizen of Gyumri.
So, this week's Wordless Wednesday is dedicated to the doors I came across in the city of Gyumri.
Gyumri was the first city to open a theater and was home to the first opera show ever staged in Armenia. Before that plays were performed in the living room of rich men's mansions.
Have a look at the remarkable door of the Puppet Theater in Gyumri.
In the 19th century, Gyumri (which was then called Alexandropol after the beloved wife of the Russian Tsar Nicolay I)resided Greeks, Turkish, Russians and Armenians who lived peacefully together and developed different trades and cultures.
Gyumri is home to many prominent museums in Armenia and is the birthplace of many legendary Armenian actors, poets and writers. Their museums and house museums are located there and if you take a guide you will learn lots of interesting facts from their lives.
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Great post! I love all of the detailing on those old doors!
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yes, they were amazing! Thanks for the comment!
DeleteBeautiful doors. Glad you shared. In the last week, I have been watching a show where some characters are from Armenia and here I am reading your post :)
ReplyDeleteI now want to visit Armenia :)
Wow, glad to hear that, what was the show called?
DeleteVery interesting designs on the doors! I've also been fascinated by old doors because there is so much history in them. I'm glad you captured these unique doors and shared some interesting trivia about Armenia that many of us didn't know. Thanks for linking up with us this week, Lucine. See you again at #ww!
ReplyDeleteThanks a lot for checking out my post, appreciate it a lot!
DeleteWow! They look so attractive ...... doors are one of the fascinating subject for photography.
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