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Jan 26, 2022An Ode to Dilijan, ArmeniaA real-life fairy tale (that replaces knights and castles with monks and monasteries). — Dilijan is a serenely exquisite town in northern Armenia, nestled beneath the stark Caucasus mountains, and admired for its natural wonders and vibrant tapestry of history. One can explore forests that whisper the rhythmic melodies of nature and conceal the most magnificent of medieval monasteries. Dilijan is endearingly known as…Poetry2 min readPoetry2 min read
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