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stone church itself is less remarkable than the panoramic view afforded by the hill on the outskirts of town on which the structure nimbly balances. For very early risers, the manageable walk to Surb Nshan is colored by the stunning palette of an Armenian sunrise. Alternately, dusk invites an outdoor barbeque at the fire-pit just below the trees bedecked with the handkerchiefs and plastic bags that represent the wishes of the faithful who light candles in the church.</td></tr> </table> </div> <div id="map_area_2" style="display: none; z-index: 2; opacity: 0.9; position: absolute; left: 400; top: 260;"> <table class="map_popup"> <tr><th>The Dzoraget River</th></tr> <tr><td>The Dzoraget River divides Stepanavan in half. For the time-strapped traveler the river can be taken in and photographed during a stroll across the bridge. For those with more time and an adventurous spirit, a walk along the river is the best option. Walking from the square, one can find a trailhead to the left of the bridge that switchbacks to the river. Keep left along the river for a scenic hike.</td></tr> </table> </div> <div id="map_area_3" style="display: none; z-index: 2; opacity: 0.9; position: absolute; left: 68; top: 102;"> <table class="map_popup"> <tr><th>Amenaperkich Church</th></tr> <tr><td>Amenaperkich Church sits proudly atop a hill to the northwest of Stepanavan. Rent a bike or proceed on foot and a make an afternoon trek out of exploring this quaint little church. If the church doesnt impress you, the scenic view from atop the hill certainly will.</td></tr> </table> </div> <div id="map_area_4" style="display: none; z-index: 2; opacity: 0.9; position: absolute; left: 454; top: 297;"> <table class="map_popup"> <tr><th>Cafe on the Bridge</th></tr> <tr><td>This café, perched at the edge of the Dzoraget gorge, offers light refreshments. Traverse the cafés short bridge to enjoy a beer selected from the cooler of Stepanavans most charmingly-located shop while summer rain-clouds race over the gorge or cool off with an ice cream on a sunny day under the umbrellas on the mildly precarious terrace.</td></tr> </table> </div> <div id="map_area_5" style="display: none; z-index: 2; opacity: 0.9; position: absolute; left: 422; top: 358;"> <table class="map_popup"> <tr><th>Statue</th></tr> <tr><td>Stepan Shahumyans statue greets you as you enter the town named after this Marxist revolutionary.</td></tr> </table> </div> <div id="map_area_6" style="display: none; z-index: 2; opacity: 0.9; position: absolute; left: 581; top: 372;"> <table class="map_popup"> <tr><th>Stepanavan Churches</th></tr> <tr><td>The churches of Stepanavan and surrounding villages provide the opportunity to meditate before the glow of a narrow yellow candle. Step in to any church that happens across your path to enjoy a tranquil moment and refer to the locals for more background information.</td></tr> </table> </div> <div id="map_area_7" style="display: none; z-index: 2; opacity: 0.9; position: absolute; left: 634; top: 461;"> <table class="map_popup"> <tr><th>Stepanavan Churches</th></tr> <tr><td>The churches of Stepanavan and surrounding villages provide the opportunity to meditate before the glow of a narrow yellow candle. Step in to any church that happens across your path to enjoy a tranquil moment and refer to the locals for more background information.</td></tr> </table> </div> <div id="map_area_8" style="display: none; z-index: 2; opacity: 0.9; position: absolute; left: 829; top: 459;"> <table class="map_popup"> <tr><th>Trio Restaurant</th></tr> <tr><td>The Trio café is a local hangout where a parched traveler can grab a drink and scrumptious french fries.</td></tr> </table> </div> <div id="map_area_9" style="display: none; z-index: 2; opacity: 0.9; position: absolute; left: 477; top: 393;"> <table class="map_popup"> <tr><th>Shant Cafe</th></tr> <tr><td>Located on the second floor of an apartment block on the main street, Shant Cafe offers diners traditional Armenian fare, hosts weddings and parties, and can provide visitors with overnight accommodation.</td></tr> </table> </div> <div id="map_area_10" style="display: none; z-index: 2; opacity: 0.9; position: absolute; left: 449; top: 436;"> <table class="map_popup"> <tr><th>Lori Hotel</th></tr> <tr><td>For the traveler seeking comfort and familiarity, choose the Lori Hotel. For a reasonable price that includes a tasty breakfast, you can stay at Stepanavans most conveniently-located square-side hotel.</td></tr> </table> </div> <div id="map_area_11" style="display: none; z-index: 2; opacity: 0.9; position: absolute; left: 438; top: 486;"> <table class="map_popup"> <tr><th>Market Restaurant</th></tr> <tr><td>Locally known as a venue for weddings and parties, this restaurant offers traditional Armenian fare, including excellent kebab, at a convenient location.</td></tr> </table> </div> <div id="map_area_12" style="display: none; z-index: 2; opacity: 0.9; position: absolute; left: 384; top: 538;"> <table class="map_popup"> <tr><th>Park Cafes</th></tr> <tr><td>After visiting the sites, head to Stepanavans summer hotspot, the local park. Park yourself at one of the cafés near the parka rejuvenated Soviet amusement parkto people-watch, sip a beer, and simply appreciate how far you are from home. Here you will find local Armenians socializing, enjoying rides, and promenading in the warm summer air. Buy some sunflower seeds as you stroll through the park to blend in.</td></tr> </table> </div> <div id="map_area_13" style="display: none; z-index: 2; opacity: 0.9; position: absolute; left: 391; top: 456;"> <table class="map_popup"> <tr><th>Kilikia Bar</th></tr> <tr><td>Adjacent to the former municipal cinema, this Soviet-era communist haunt offers an appropriately dark and symbolically red atmosphere alongside good-quality Armenian pork-chop khorovats and draft Kilikia beer at reasonable prices. Expect a warm welcome and a few shots of vodka from fellow patrons.</td></tr> </table> </div> <div id="map_area_14" style="display: none; z-index: 2; opacity: 0.9; position: absolute; left: 392; top: 436;"> <table class="map_popup"> <tr><th>Stepan Sahumyan Museum</th></tr> <tr><td>The Stepan Shahumyan Museum sits proudly at the head of Stepanavans main square. Inside, to a first-time viewer's delight, is Stepan Shahumyans original house, while on the top floor an enthusiastic traveler can enjoy local art exhibitions. It has been rumored that for the right price you can eat at Shahumyans table. You didnt hear this from us.</td></tr> </table> </div> <div id="map_area_15" style="display: none; z-index: 2; opacity: 0.9; position: absolute; left: 387; top: 400;"> <table class="map_popup"> <tr><th>Stepanavan Information Center</th></tr> <tr><td>Centrally located and home to a host of helpful resources for the foreign traveler, the Lezvi Kentron (Language Center) will immediately set you at ease with its welcoming atmosphere and staff of fluent English-speakers. Services available at the Center include area tourist information, tour packages, a comfortable homestay suitable for up to four people, a cozy café, internet access, and computer games for a rainy afternoon.</td></tr> </table> </div> <div id="map_area_16" style="display: none; z-index: 2; opacity: 0.9; position: absolute; left: 346; top: 580;"> <table class="map_popup"> <tr><th>Anahit's Retreat</th></tr> <tr><td>Anahits Retreat, tucked comfortably into the wooded hillside above Stepanavan, offers secluded lodging for traveler seeking to enjoy Stepanavans tranquility. A perfect day could include an early morning hike through the nearby meadows, an afternoon swim in Anahits refreshingly chilly pool, and an evening indulgence in Anahit's enchanting sauna.</td></tr> </table> </div> <div id="map_area_17" style="display: none; z-index: 2; opacity: 0.9; position: absolute; left: 372; top: 597;"> <table class="map_popup"> <tr><th>Restaurant Lilia</th></tr> <tr><td>Beautifully restaured using local materials, Restaurant Lilia, part of Anahit's Retreat, offers diners traditional Armenian and Georgian cuisine in a welcoming atmosphere at the edge of the forest. Marvel at the creative use of stone and timber while waiting for your khinkali (Georgian meat dumplings) or khorovats to arrive.</td></tr> </table> </div> <div id="map_area_18" style="display: none; z-index: 2; opacity: 0.9; position: absolute; left: 467; top: 616;"> <table class="map_popup"> <tr><th>Vahagn's Retreat</th></tr> <tr><td>Anahits poor cousin, Vahagns Retreat nonetheless offers an appealing location at the edge of the forest, overlooking the gentle valley arc of Stepanavan. In addition to its close proximity to wildflower fields and pastoral picnic sites, Vahagns Retreat offers room and board at reasonable prices.</td></tr> </table> </div> <div id="map_area_19" style="display: none; z-index: 2; opacity: 0.9; position: absolute; left: 830; top: 577;"> <table class="map_popup"> <tr><th>Fairy Tale Restaurant</th></tr> <tr><td>Indeed, the towering rock walls, lush sheltering trees, trickling river, and the crisscrossing footbridges of this intimately secluded café will evoke images of a fairy tale. The Fairy Tale Restaurant provides a lovely compliment to an afternoon at Dendropark. Although intimate, expect a lively Armenian crowd letting loose to loud, live music.</td></tr> </table> </div> <div id="map_area_20" style="display: none; z-index: 2; opacity: 0.9; position: absolute; left: 862; top: 577;"> <table class="map_popup"> <tr><th>Dendropark</th></tr> <tr><td>Stepanavans remarkable arboretum merits the short trip by taxi on account of its wide range of well-established, well-labeled trees from across Europe and Eurasia. Dendroparks curious history and charmingly untamed lawns and garden beds invite those who are fascinated by botany to explore and everyone else to arrange an impromptu picnic.</td></tr> </table> </div> <div id="map_area_21" style="display: none; z-index: 2; opacity: 0.9; position: absolute; left: 963; top: 354;"> <table class="map_popup"> <tr><th>Communist Caves</th></tr> <tr><td>To complete your tour of revolutionary Stepanavan, descend a set of crumbling, nearly-hidden stairs to the caves in the face of the Dzoraget cliffs that once served as a secret meeting point for Shahumyan and his comrades. The water that springs from the back of the largest cave is considered potable by locals and the site encourages the foreign visitor to quench his thirst for conspiracy.</td></tr> </table> </div> <div id="map_area_22" style="display: none; z-index: 2; opacity: 0.9; position: absolute; left: 924; top: 257;"> <table class="map_popup"> <tr><th>Lori Berd</th></tr> <tr><td>Refer to your guidebooks to learn more about Lori Berds long history, which helps bring to life the ruins of the 10th century fortress that once loomed above the Dzoraget gorge. The walk or taxi drive provides scenic views of the gorge and as well as shepherds with their flocks, while the vaulted stone bridge and ruins will appeal to your photographic ingenuity.</td></tr> </table> </div> <div id="map_area_23" style="display: none; z-index: 2; opacity: 0.9; position: absolute; left: 454; top: 554;"> <table class="map_popup"> <tr><th>Bakeries</th></tr> <tr><td>Been to Lori Berd? Dendropark? Take an hour away from sightseeing and locate one of Stepanavans luscious little bakeries. Stand in line with locals and when its your turn, order a tak khadjapoori (warm cheese pastry). You are sure to be greeted with a warm smile, glorious smells, and delicious food.</td></tr> </table> </div> <div id="map_area_24" style="display: none; z-index: 2; opacity: 0.9; position: absolute; left: 448; top: 459;"> <table class="map_popup"> <tr><th>Bakeries</th></tr> <tr><td>Been to Lori Berd? Dendropark? Take an hour away from sightseeing and locate one of Stepanavans luscious little bakeries. Stand in line with locals and when its your turn, order a tak khadjapoori (warm cheese pastry). You are sure to be greeted with a warm smile, glorious smells, and delicious food.</td></tr> </table> </div> <div id="map_area_25" style="display: none; z-index: 2; opacity: 0.9; position: absolute; left: 504; top: 354;"> <table class="map_popup"> <tr><th>Bakeries</th></tr> <tr><td>Been to Lori Berd? Dendropark? Take an hour away from sightseeing and locate one of Stepanavans luscious little bakeries. Stand in line with locals and when its your turn, order a tak khadjapoori (warm cheese pastry). You are sure to be greeted with a warm smile, glorious smells, and delicious food.</td></tr> </table> </div> <div id="map_area_26" style="display: none; z-index: 2; opacity: 0.9; position: absolute; left: 896; top: 159;"> <table class="map_popup"> <tr><th>Bed and Breakfast</th></tr> <tr><td>Ask the SIC for more details and help arranging accommodation.</td></tr> </table> </div> <div id="map_area_27" style="display: none; z-index: 2; opacity: 0.9; position: absolute; left: 900; top: 157;"> <table class="map_popup"> <tr><th>Bed and Breakfast</th></tr> <tr><td>Ask the SIC for more details and help arranging accommodation.</td></tr> </table> </div> <div id="map_area_28" style="display: none; z-index: 2; opacity: 0.9; position: absolute; left: 496; top: 390;"> <table class="map_popup"> <tr><th>Bed and Breakfast</th></tr> <tr><td>Ask the SIC for more details and help arranging accommodation.</td></tr> </table> </div> <div id="map_area_29" style="display: none; z-index: 2; opacity: 0.9; position: absolute; left: 413; top: 403;"> <table class="map_popup"> <tr><th>Square</th></tr> <tr><td>A central gathering place for the people of Stepanavan, the square affords an excellent view of Stepan Shahumyans back and the bridge that spans the dramatic Dzoraget gorge. It is easy to understand the appeal of the square as a meeting point and backdrop for the occasional summer concert.</td></tr> </table> </div> <div id="map_area_30" style="display: none; z-index: 2; opacity: 0.9; position: absolute; left: 305; top: 24;"> <table class="map_popup"> <tr><th>Laura∙s Bed and Breakfast</th></tr> <tr><td>Laura∙s Bed and Breakfast is set in a quiet Ruminakan neighborhood, a 7 minute walk from the compact and bustling town center of Stepanavan, making this the ideal choice for all visitors, especially backpackers. It has a beautiful view to the town and mountains and is in the perfect location to visit Lori Fortress. <br>Website: www.stepanavan.net</td></tr> </table> </div> <img src="/contents/map/map.gif" usemap="#mapmap" border="0"> <img src="/contents/map/regional_map.gif" style="position: absolute; top: 589px; left: 0px;"> <div style="position: absolute; width: 200px; z-index: 1; left: 476px; top: 514px; background-color: white; color: #536F3C; border: 1px dotted #C5292A; padding: 3px; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 8pt;">Use the scrollbars at the edges of the map to move around. Move the mouse over a site to see more information on that site. Scroll to the bottom-left corner to see a regional map, and the bottom-right corner to see the legend.</div> </body> </html> </ilayer>
