Time Zone |
Asia/Yerevan |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+4 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Time Zone |
Asia/Beirut |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+2 |
Daylight Saving Time |
UTC+3 |
Sevan is a small town in the Armenian province of Gegharkunik, located in the eastern part of the country on the shores of Lake Sevan, about 66 kilometers from the capital city of Yerevan. The town is famous for its eponymous alpine lake, Lake Sevan, one of the largest freshwater lakes in Eurasia, at an altitude of about 1,900 meters above sea level, which is known as the "Pearl of Armenia".
Lake Sevan is surrounded by magnificent landscapes and crystal clear waters, making it an important tourist and recreational destination in Armenia. The town boasts historical monuments such as the Sevan Monastery, a 9th-century monastery situated on a peninsula overlooking the lake, which attracts many tourists and pilgrims. The local economy is based on fishing, tourism and agriculture, and the climate is cool enough for summer vacations.
With a population of around 20,000, the town of Sevan retains its traditional Armenian culture, while the infrastructure is constantly being improved to provide accommodation and catering services. It is an ideal starting point for exploring the nature and history of the Caucasus and is easily accessible for short trips.
Hamat, a historic city in central Lebanon, is located about 45 kilometers southeast of Beirut, at the southern foot of the Lebanese mountains and adjacent to the Beirut-Damascus Road, which has been a major transportation and health resort town since ancient times. Famous for its hot springs, the city has a history of over 3,000 years of hot springs, with public baths dating back to Roman times, and the remains of which include exquisite mosaics and stone pillars that bear witness to the prosperity of the past. The mineral-rich hot springs of Hammamet, where the water temperature remains above 40°C all year round, are still a popular retreat for locals and tourists alike, and are surrounded by Byzantine churches and traditional Ottoman-era architecture, blending the imprints of multiple civilizations. As an important cultural and tourist destination in Lebanon, Hammamet's unique hot springs and rich history attract visitors seeking to discover the charms of nature and civilization.