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Azat Reservoir

Azat Reservoir

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35 km from Yerevan center

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Ararat

The Azat Reservoir, spreading out at 1050 meters above sea level, is like a mirror of nature where mountains, clouds and celestial lights are reflected. Built in 1976 to irrigate the fertile Ararat Valley, it has long surpassed its practical purpose and turned into a place of silence and inspiration. Here time seems to slow down: by day the water's surface shimmers with golden sparks of sunlight, while at night silver paths of the moon are born across it.

The mountains surrounding the reservoir add grandeur and remind visitors of eternity. On clear days, sky and water merge into one, creating a sense of boundless space. Covering an area of 2.85 sq. km and holding 70 million cubic meters of water, Azat impresses with its scale, yet its true beauty lies in harmony rather than size.

It inspires painters, photographers and dreamers seeking peace away from the city's noise. Each visit brings new impressions: sometimes the clouds draw whimsical patterns on its surface, other times the sunset paints the water in fiery tones. The Azat Reservoir is a meeting with nature, where one becomes a witness to its quiet and majestic poetry.