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Stepanavan Dendropark

Stepanavan Dendropark

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135 km from Yerevan center

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Lori

The Stepanavan Dendropark is unique across the entire South Caucasus – a place where a natural forest has been transformed into a living botanical wonder. Here exotic and rare trees from around the world stand side by side with native woodland, creating a landscape unlike any other. Today, the park shelters around 500 species of plants, including majestic Californian sequoias and a remarkable nursery of fir trees.

Walking along its paths, one is instantly struck by the fragrance of the air – rich with pine oils, believed to be especially healing for those with respiratory ailments. The Dendropark has become not only a center of science and conservation but also a refuge where people reconnect with nature. The shade of ancient trees, the soft rustle of leaves and the chorus of birds turn each visit into a journey into serenity and balance.

Among the park's beloved attractions is a wooden bridge tied to a charming tradition: when crossing it for the first time, one must make a wish – and it is said to come true. This symbolic ritual adds a touch of wonder, turning a simple walk into a small miracle. Stepanavan Dendropark is more than a collection of plants – it is a sanctuary where nature itself becomes both healer and guardian of secrets.