| IjevanIjevan is a city in Armenia and the capital of Tavush region. It is located in the northern part of the region, on the foot of the Ijevan ridge and Nal'teket ridge on both banks of Aghstev River. The city's current name, Ijevan, and its former name Karavansarai (meaningcaravanserai), both mean "inn" in Armenia and Persian, respectively. The city's population was 15 620 in 2008 making it the most populated city in the area. It is 142 km fromYerevan.
Ijevan is a city in Armenia and the capital of Tavush region. It is located in the northern part of the region, on the foot of the Ijevan ridge and Nal'teket ridge on both banks of Aghstev River. The city's current name, Ijevan, and its former name Karavansarai (meaningcaravanserai), both mean "inn" in Armenia and Persian, respectively. The city's population was 15 620 in 2008 making it the most populated city in the area. It is 142 km fromYerevan. The mayor of the city is Varujan Nersisyan who runs Ijevan alongside a fifteen member counsil. The Yerevan to Kazakh highway passes through the city. It is also a stopping place on an important E-W road and also, since 1870, of the railroad. In the place called Hamam-Jala on the bank of the Aghstev are remains of a medieval caravansaray.
The market along the highway is the biggest in the area, and very active. There are some really cool buildings, and nice parks and homes in town, with the river and cafes a great place to stop and enjoy the local scene.
The town is very nice to explore on foot. Some cool old Soviet architecture, from the old hotels to the chess house are quite cool. Many old homes are of a very nice traditional style, and the river is quite good aside from the litter. There is even a sculpture park, an old ferris wheel needing repairs, and a semi-abandoned botanic garden. Aside from just exploring a bit on foot, there isn't much in the way of specific sites. It's just a pleasant town with some good places to explore in the region.
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