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 |
Europe/Vilnius |
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.
Rokiškis is a city in Panevėžys County in northeastern Lithuania, located near the Lithuanian-Latvian border, about 180 kilometers from the capital Vilnius. The city has a long history, having been founded in the 15th century, becoming an important trade center from the 18th century, and flourishing in the 19th century with its dairy manufacturing industry, which is still one of the core areas of Lithuania's dairy industry. The city retains the neo-Gothic St. Matthew's Church, the 19th-century nobleman's palace converted into the Rokiškis Regional Museum, and lush green parks, blending historical heritage with modern life. As an important town in northeastern Lithuania, Rokiškis attracts visitors with its unique cultural traditions, industrial dynamism and natural beauty, and serves as a window into the culture and history of rural Lithuania.