Arinj: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

In Arinj, Levon’s Divine Underground is described as a hand-carved underground complex beneath the builder’s family home. According to family tradition, the work began in 1985 as a planned potato cellar and continued for 23 years. The complex developed into interconnected chambers, arches, and stairways.

Culture

Levon’s Divine Underground is described as being located at House 9, Davit Khachatryan Street, in Arinj. According to the description, the site is accessible by public transport and car; tours are offered on site in Armenian, English, and Russian.

A visit to the underground is usually accompanied by the family and lasts approximately 45–75 minutes. Travel time and the time needed to find the private home are not included. The route includes many steps, narrow passages, and uneven stone. Questions about mobility or concerns regarding confined spaces should be discussed in advance.

The visitor site is described as having a small museum that preserves materials connected with Levon Arakelyan’s work. These include his clothing, press reports, visitors’ guest books, and stone plant containers made from excavated fragments. Guided tours are offered in Armenian, Russian, and English.

Surroundings

Matenadaran is located in the surrounding area of Arinj, as is the Hovhannes Tumanyan Museum. In the immediate vicinity of Arinj are the Vahagn Vishapakagh Monument and Arts’akhyan Paterazmum Zohvats Erkrapahneri.

The surrounding area of Arinj also includes Arji Bun, Ogyats’ Dzori, K’anak’err - 8, and Mrtablur.

Anyone wishing to rent a holiday apartment in Arinj can continue searching for accommodation afterwards.

Other places: Arzni, Byureghavan, Geghadir, Goght, Zaghkadsor, Ptghni, Zovuni, Garni

To the higher-level travel overview: Kotajk.