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((Infobox settlement
| official_name = Dilijan
| native_name = Դիլիջան
| image_skyline = Dilijan 2016 collection.jpg
| image_caption = From top left:<div style="background:#fee8ab;">[[Haghartsin Monastery]]&nbsp;• [[Lake Parz]]<br />[[UWC Dilijan]]&nbsp;• Sharambeyan street of old Dilijan<br />Downtown Dilijan&nbsp;• Dilijan skyline<br />Panoramic view of Dilijan</div>
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| image_seal = Coat of Arms of Dilijan.png
| pushpin_map = Armenia#Tavush
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| coordinates = ((coord|40|44|27|N|44|51|47|E|region:AM|display=inline))
| subdivision_type = [[List of sovereign states|Country]]
| subdivision_name = ((Flag|Armenia))
| subdivision_type1 = [[Provinces of Armenia|Province]]
| subdivision_name1 = [[Tavush Province|Tavush]]
| subdivision_type2 = [[Municipalities of Armenia|Municipality]]
| subdivision_name2 = [[Dilijan Municipality|Dilijan]]
| leader_title = [[Mayor]]
| leader_name = Armen Santrosyan
| established_title = Founded
| area_total_km2 = 13
| population_footnotes = <ref name="2011census">((Cite web|url=https://armstat.am/file/article/1._bajin_1_182-311.pdf|title=The results of the 2011 Population Census of Armenia|author=[[Statistical Committee of Armenia]]))</ref>
| population_as_of = [[Census in Armenia|2011]]
| population_total = 17,712
| population_density_km2 = auto
| timezone = [[Armenia Time|AMT]]
| utc_offset = +4
| elevation_m = 1500
| website = [http://www.dilijan.am/ Official website]
| footnotes = ((GEOnet2|32FA881E716B3774E0440003BA962ED3))
| image_flag = Flag of Dilijan.jpg
))

'''Dilijan''' (((lang-hy|Դիլիջան))) is a [[spa town]] and urban municipal community in the [[Dilijan Municipality]] of the [[Tavush Province]] of [[Armenia]]. The town is one of the most important resorts in Armenia, situated within the [[Dilijan National Park]]. The forested town is home to numerous [[Armenians|Armenian]] artists, composers, and filmmakers and features some traditional Armenian architecture. The town is often referred to as the ''Armenian Switzerland'' or ''Little Switzerland'' by the locals.

Sharambeyan Street in the city centre, has been preserved and maintained as the heart of Dilijan's old town, complete with craftsman's workshops, a [[Art gallery|gallery]] and a [[museum]]. [[Hiking]], [[mountain biking]], and [[picnicking]] are popular recreational activities. As of the 2011 census, Dilijan has a population of 17,712.<ref name="2011census"/> Dilijan is currently the fastest-growing urban settlement in Armenia.<ref>((Cite web |url=http://civilnet.am/2015/09/24/dilijan-central-school-opening/#.Vgqh-bWky1k |title=Dilijan central school is open |access-date=2015-09-29 |archive-date=2016-07-16 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160716110555/http://civilnet.am/2015/09/24/dilijan-central-school-opening/#.Vgqh-bWky1k |url-status=dead ))</ref>

==Etymology==
In an ancient popular legend, the name of the town is named after a shepherd called Dili. The shepherd Dili was in love with his master's daughter, however her father was against it and ordered to kill the shepherd. For many long and dark days, the sorrowful mother was mourning and looking for her only son all over the area and desperately crying, "Dili jan, Dili jan .. "  ("Jan is an Armenian endearment term added to the name of a friend or family member). According to the legend the area was later known for his name.

==History==
===Early history and Middle Ages===
[[File:Dilijanstreet.jpg|thumb|left|The historic Sharambeyan street renovated through the efforts of the Tufenkian Foundation of Cultural Heritage]]
Historically, the area of modern-day Dilijan -known as ''Hovk''- was part of the ''Varazhnunik'' canton of [[Ayrarat]]; the 15th province of the historic [[Kingdom of Armenia (antiquity)|Greater Armenia]].

During excavations conducted in the 1870s, many valuable items were found, dating back to the late [[Bronze Age|Bronze]] and the early [[Iron Age|Iron]] ages (between the end of 2000 BC and the beginning of 1000). Some of the excavated collections were transferred to the museums of [[Moscow]], [[Saint Petersburg]], [[Tbilisi]], [[Baku]] and [[Yerevan]], while the reminder was kept in the Dilijan Geological Museum.

During the medieval period, the territory of Dilijan was known as '''Hovk'''. Hovk was a favourite forest and a summer resort for the [[Arsacid Dynasty of Armenia|Arsacid]] kings to show their abilities in hunting. The settlement of '''Bujur Dili''' was founded during the 13th century near the area of modern-day Dilijan. The monasteries of [[Haghartsin Monastery|Haghartsin]] and [[Goshavank]] were built between the 10th and 13th centuries. The monastery complexes have quickly developed and have served as cultural and educational centers. Haghartsin is one of the iconic examples of the developing [[Armenian architecture]] during the Middle Ages. Many other important religious and educational centers of the Middle Ages have survived in Dilijan, such as the [[Jukhtak Vank]] Monastery and [[Matosavank]] Monastery.

===Modern History===
[[File:Dilijan, Myasnikyan str., 38, Old building of dealer Aslanovs, 1870.jpg|thumb|left|Traditional 19th century house in Dilijan|250x250px]]
In 1501-02, most of the [[Eastern Armenia]]n territories including the territories of modern-day Tavush, were swiftly conquered by the emerging [[Safavid dynasty]] of Iran led by Shah [[Ismail I]].<ref>Steven R. Ward. [https://books.google.com/books?id=MOuVAgAAQBAJ&dq=shah+ismail+conquers+armenia+in&pg=PA43 ''Immortal, Updated Edition: A Military History of Iran and Its Armed Forces''] pp 43. Georgetown University Press, 8 January 2014 ((ISBN|1626160325))</ref> In 1666, the name ''Dilijan'' was mentioned for the first time in the notes of the French traveler [[Jean Chardin]]. 

The territories of present-day [[Lori Province|Lori]] and Tavush along with the neighboring [[Georgia (country)|Georgia]], became part of the [[Russian Empire]] in 1800-01. The territories became an official region of Russia as per the [[Treaty of Gulistan]] signed between Imperial Russia and [[Qajar dynasty|Qajar Persia]] in October 1813, following the [[Russo-Persian War (1804–13)|Russo-Persian War of 1804–13]].<ref>((in lang|ru))Акты собранные Кавказской Археографической Коммиссиею. Том 1. Тифлис, 1866. С. 436-437. ''Грузия разделяется на 5 уездов, из коих 3 в Карталинии: Горийский, Лорийский и Душетский, и 2 в Кахетии: Телавский и Сигнахский.''</ref> Since the town became under the [[Russian Empire|Russian rule]] in 1801, the population of Dilijan had gradually grown. In 1868 the first public education school was opened in Dilijan.

Auspicious conditions for cultural development have appeared at the end of the 19th and in the beginning of the 20th centuries. Many theatre groups were organized during the 1890s and the first library of the town was opened in 1908.
[[File:Fountain in front of Dilijan Municipality.JPG|thumb|Dilijan town hall at the central square]]
In the second half of the 19th century, Dilijan became a well-known mountain resort the town began to grow gradually. By the end of the 19th century, many entertaining centres were opened in the town, and the famous open-air theatre -known as Rotonda- was built in 1900. The theatre became a favorite place for locals and the visiting Russian intellectuals. 

At that period, many modern houses were constructed in a unique traditional architectural style. Many wealthy Armenians from [[Tbilisi|Tiflis]] and other areas of Transcaucasia began to build their own villas in Dilijan. The architecture in Dilijan has been characterized with gable tiled roof, wide patterned oriel and whitewashed walls. The style has quickly been spread all over the villages at the Aghstev river valley.

At the beginning of the 20th century, many traditional crafts have been developed in Dilijan including [[metalsmith]], carpet weaving, fine arts, wood engraving and other types of folk crafts.

During the [[Battle of Karakilisa]] in May 1918, Dilijan was the main base of the Armenian military groups, under the commandment of General [[Tovmas Nazarbekian]], assisted by [[Garegin Nzhdeh]] and [[Nikolay Gorganyan]]. Playing a key role in organizing the troops for the battle.<ref>Hovhanissian, Richard G. (1997) ''The Armenian People from Ancient to Modern Times.'' New York. [[St. Martin's Press]], 299</ref> Following the brief independence of [[First Republic of Armenia|Armenia in 1918-20]], Dilijan became part of the newly founded [[Armenian Soviet Socialist Republic]]. In 1930, it was part of the newly formed ''Ijevan raion'', until 1958 when Dilijan became a town of republican subordination.

Following the independence of Armenia in 1991, Dilijan became part of the newly formed [[Tavush Province]] as per the 1995 administrative reforms. Nowadays, in addition to being one of the most prominent mountain resorts in Armenia, Dilijan is planned to be an international educational centre for both locals and foreigners, through the establishment of many developed schools and educational institutions.<ref>[http://imyerevan.com/en/society/view/9251 Dilijan School Puts Armenia's on the Map as an Educational Center]</ref>

==Geography==
[[File:"Dilijan" national park.jpg|thumb|left|[[Dilijan National Park]]]]
[[File:2014 Prowincja Tawusz, Dilidżan, Widok na okoliczny krajobraz (04).jpg|thumb|right|Dilijan forests]]
[[File:Parz lich Парз лич.jpg|thumb|right|[[Lake Parz]]]]
Dilijan lies on the banks of [[Aghstafa (river)|Aghstev River]] with a length of more than ((convert|20|km|0|abbr=off)) and at a height of ((convert|1500|m|0|abbr=off)) [[Above mean sea level|above sea level]]. The valley is surrounded with the Lesser Caucasus mountains from the north, and the [[Semyonovka, Armenia|Semyonovka]] mountain pass from the south. The mountainous areas -mainly the ranges of Bazum and Pambak mountains- are all covered with thick forests occupying a territory of more than ((convert|34000|ha|0|abbr=off)). Reaching up the highest peaks of the mountains, the forests turn into [[Alpine meadow]]s. In addition to Aghstev River, many other tributaries flow through the town.

===Dilijan National Park===
The forests of Dilijan cover an area of more than 34,000 hectares. For the enrichment of the natural life around Dilijan, the state forest reserve was founded in 1958 to become known as [[Dilijan National Park]] later in 2002. Woods cover 94% of the park territory and with around 40 types of trees and 18 types of bushes, being mostly oaks, beeches, hornbeams, maples, elms, willows, etc.

The national park is also rich in its [[fauna]], including [[brown bear]], [[wolf]], [[marten]], [[otter]], [[lynx]], sylvan cat, Persian squirrel, sylvan dormouse, [[hedgehog]], [[chamois]], [[European red deer]], [[wild hog]], [[pheasant]], [[quail]], partridge, Caspian turkey, [[Pigeon|culver]], [[white-tailed eagle]], [[lammergeyer]], pygmy eagles, [[golden eagle]], [[hawk]] and others.

[[Lake Parz]] is one of Dilijan's most attractive natural sites. It is situated in the northern part of the town at a height of ((convert|1400|m|0|abbr=off)) [[Above mean sea level|above sea level]]. It has an area of ((convert|2|ha|0|abbr=off)) and an average depth of ((convert|8|m|0|abbr=off)).

To the east of the Lake Parz, at a distance of ((convert|3|km|0|abbr=off)) from [[Gosh, Armenia|Gosh]] village, Lake Tzlka is located at a height of ((convert|1500|m|0|abbr=off)). [[Aghstev River]] with its tributaries passes through the town and the surrounding forest. Its origins are from the northwestern part of the Pambak mountain range, at a height of ((convert|2980|m|0|abbr=off)). Aghstev River has a length of ((convert|133|km|0|abbr=off)). Many tributaries flow into Aghstev such as Bldsan, Ghshtoghan, Haghartsin and Getik rivers.

===Climate===
The climate in Dilijan is classified as [[warm summer humid continental climate]] ([[Köppen climate classification|Köppen]] Dfb/Dwb) with cool weather during the summer and cold with snowfalls in winter. With its [[montane climate]], Dilijan is a town-resort with favorable oxygen regimen, unique landscape features and curative mineral water.

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((cite web
| url = http://worldweather.wmo.int/en/city.html?cityId=2079
| title = World Weather Information Service – Dilijan
| publisher= World Meteorological Organization
| access-date = 24 September 2016))</ref>
))

==Demographics==
[[File:Downtown Dilijan.jpg|thumb|Downtown Dilijan in autumn 2015]]
The majority of the population in Dilijan are ethnic Armenians who belong to the [[Armenian Apostolic Church]], under the jurisdiction of the [[Diocese of Tavush]] based in [[Ijevan]]. There is also a small community of [[Russians in Armenia|Russians]] who are [[spiritual Christian]]s known as [[Molokan]]s.

As of the 2011 census, Dilijan has a population of 17,712,<ref name="2011census"/> down from 23,700 reported in the 1989 census. Currently, the town has an approximate population of 16,600 as per the 2016 official estimate. 

((Historical populations
|1976|24056
|1989|30433
|2001|16201
|align=none|percentages=pagr|graph-pos=bottom|source=<ref>((Cite Republic of Armenia Settlements Dictionary))</ref>))

Dilijan does not a have a church building, and the church services are conducted at a building within the ''Tufenkian Old Dilijan'' complex. The town's monumental church is currently under construction since April 2016.<ref>((Cite web |url=http://www.tert.am/en/news/2015/10/30/dilijan-church/1830816 |access-date=2017-10-07 |archive-date=2017-10-07 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171007170821/http://www.tert.am/en/news/2015/10/30/dilijan-church/1830816 |url-status=dead |title=Dilijan church project gets under way - Armenian News - Tert.am ))</ref>

==Culture==
[[File:Old Dilijan Complex (5062752571).jpg|thumb|Architectural elements of Dilijan]]
Dilijan has a rich historical and cultural heritage. During the nearby excavations in the prehistoric cemeteries of Golovino and Papanino, bronze items of almost three thousand years old were found, including armours, daggers, pitchers, ear-rings and others were found. All those items could be found either in the Dilijan museum or in the Hermitage Museum.

In 1932 the State Theatre was founded in Dilijan under the supervision of the honored USSR artist Hovhannes Sharambeyan, while the school of music was founded in 1946.

On 26 January 2013, the [[American University of Armenia]] and the [[Central Bank of Armenia]] inaugurated a new state-of-the-art library at the Knowledge for Development Center in Dilijan.<ref>[http://newsroom.aua.am/2013/03/01/aua-and-central-bank-inaugurate-state-of-the-art-library-at-dilijans-knowledge-development-center/ AUA and Central Bank Inaugurate State-of-the-Art Library at Dilijan’s Knowledge Development Center]</ref> On the same day, the Dilijan branch of [[Tumo Center for Creative Technologies]] was also opened in the development center.<ref>[http://www.tumo.org/en/news/163-tumo-expands-to-dilijan Tumo Expands to Dilijan] ((webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151001101823/http://www.tumo.org/en/news/163-tumo-expands-to-dilijan |date=2015-10-01 ))</ref>

===Monuments===
[[File:Ժողովրդական արվեստի թանգարանի Դիլիջանի մասնաճյուղ.JPG|thumb|Dilijan museum of traditional art]]
*Dilijan museum of traditional art: originally a residential house dating back to the second half of the 19th century, turned into traditional art museum in 1979.
*The open-air theatre, also known as the Rotonda: built in 1900, it is located at the centre of the town. Many prominent artist performed in the theatre including H. Abelian, [[Vahram Papazian]], A. Hrachian and others.
*Dilijan museum of geology: opened in 1952, it is located at the centre of the town.
*Memorial to Soviet Armenia: built in 1970 by the artists A. Tarkhanyan, S. Avetisyan, K. Vatinyan, symbolizing the 50th anniversary of the Sovietization of Armenia. Five edges of the monument symbolize each decade of the 50 years.
*Memorial to World War II: built near central park in 1975 by K. Vatinyan and S. Mehrabyan to commemorate the local martyrs during [[World War II]].

===Nearby attractions===
[[File:Комплекс монастыря Агарцин.jpg|thumb|Haghartsin Monastery]]
[[File:Juxtak vanq.jpg|thumb|The remains of [[Jukhtak Vank]] Monastery]]
[[File:2014 Prowincja Tawusz, Dilidżan, Widok na okoliczny krajobraz (03).jpg|thumb|[[Lesser Caucasus]] mountains]]
*[[Haghartsin Monastery]]: one of Armenia's most popular monasteries, Haghartsin is nestled in lush forested mountains about a half-hour drive from Dilijan. The monastery is in good condition and has a resident priest who sometimes gives tours. There are a few different churches, a large gavit, a huge dining hall, khachkars and a massive hollow tree. A slightly sweet bread is often being baked in an old oven.
*[[Goshavank]] Monastery: located to the north of the town, surrounded with a traditional village, and has a groundskeeper who opens the main church building up for visitors, and can give a tour. This is the one church in all of Armenia where entrance to one of the chambers is not free. The chamber is nice, but you can certainly enjoy the rest of the complex without it, especially since it may not be offered in English. There are carved details and khachkars here, but the "lacework" khachkar at Goshavank is one of the most impressive in the world.
*[[Jukhtak Vank]] Monastery: small 12th century monastery located just at the edge of Dilijan, only at a 10-minute hike from the Dilijan Mineral Water plant. Huge iron bands hold one of the two churches together, preventing its It has two separate churches, Surp Astvatsatsin and Surp Grigor with their surrounding cemeteries.
*[[Matosavank]] Monastery: located in the forest opposite to Jukhtak Monastery. It is easy to miss, and not terribly interesting from the outside, but the inside is a cool, moist, green, mossy world unto itself. The low light illuminating bright green algae covered khachkars is very soothing, and the environment transports you far from your daily life.
*[[Dilijan National Park]]: or the Dilijan Reserve, occupying 24,000 hectares, is well known for its forest landscapes, rich biodiversity, medicinal mineral water springs, natural and cultural monuments.
*Other historic monasteries: Saint Gregory of the 10th century, Saint Stepanos and Saint Astvatsatsin of to the 13th century with a number of [[khachkars]] in the complex.

==Transportation==
[[File:Dilijan, Armenia.JPG|thumb|On the road to Dilijan]]
Dilijan is connected with Yerevan and central Armenia through the M-4 Motorway. The town is an important connecting point between the capital [[Yerevan]] and northeastern Armenia reaching up the border with [[Azerbaijan]].

The 2.25 km-long Dilijan tunnel is part of the  M-4 Motorway.

In the late 1980s the town had a railway station, although since 2012 even [[South Caucasus Railway]] freight trains from [[Hrazdan]] no longer run given the line beyond to [[Ijevan]] is out of use.

==Economy==
[[File:Դիլիջան Ուսումնահետազոտական Կենտրոն 2.JPG|thumb|[[Central Bank of Armenia]]'s Educational Center in Dilijan]]
===Industry===
Dilijan is famous for its mineral water, being processed and bottled by the "Dilijan Mineral Water Plant" founded in 1947. The town is also home to the "Aramara" company for fine woodworking founded in 1993,<ref>http://www.aramara.am/?laid=1&com=module&module=menu&id=3 ((Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171011164935/http://www.aramara.am/?laid=1&com=module&module=menu&id=3 |date=2017-10-11 )) Aramara fine woodworking]</ref> and the "Dili" factory for dairy products founded in 2005.

Dilijan is also famous for its hand-made rugs and carpets. The town has its own style of carpet design, with many samples shown at the Dilijan museum of traditional art. The famous Impuls factory of Dilijan for communication systems was opened in 1962 by the Soviets. However it was abandoned in the 1990s, following the [[dissolution of the Soviet Union]].

The Armenian government has announced plans to turn Dilijan into a regional financial capital, beginning with the move of much of the Central Bank's operations to Dilijan in 2013.<ref>((cite web|url=http://www.huliq.com/1/92582/armenia-move-central-back-out-capital|title=Armenia To Move Central Back Out Of Capital|work=HULIQ|date=10 April 2010 ))</ref> 

===Tourism===
[[File:Traditional cottages in Dilijan, Armenia, 2009.jpg|thumb|left|Traditional cottages]]
In 2009, it was announced by the Armenian government that Dilijan will turn into a developed financial centre for Armenia and the region. According to government officials, many of the operations and responsibilities of the Central Bank of Armenia will move the northern town-resort of Dilijan, starting from 2013.
[[File:Դիլիջանի Լեռնային Հայաստան առողջարան.jpg|thumb|A sanatorium in Dilijan]]

Currently, many significant financial and cultural institutions are operating in the town such as the Dilijan regional financial and banking centre, the [[UWC Dilijan|United World College Dilijan]], the Old Dilijan-Tufenkian Centre, the modern building of Dilijan theatre and the Dilijan Museum.

Dilijan is among the favorite destinations for local and foreign tourists. The town has a number of high-class hotels and [[sanatorium]]s, allowing the visitors the chance to enjoy the beauty of the National Park as well as the historical sites.

The town is also famous for its mineral curing water fountains.

The central amphitheatre of Dilijan is the venue of many summer festivals and cultural events.

In 2017, the [[Transcaucasian Trail]] began construction in Dilijan National Park. When complete, the trail will span the length of Armenia, from the Armenian-Iranian border and into neighbouring Georgia. As of May 2020 there is approximately 100 kilometres of trail within the Dilijan region that is complete and open to hikers, with many routes passing by monasteries in the region.

==Education==
[[File:UWC Dilijan.jpg|thumb|left|United World College Dilijan campus opened its doors in fall 2014]]
((As of|2009)), Dilijan had 5 public education schools and 6 kindergartens with 2250 students and 350 children respectively. A music academy and another one for arts are also operating in the town.

Dilijan has an operating branch of the [[Yerevan State Academy of Fine Arts]]. Three intermediate colleges for medicine, arts and crafts are also operating in the town.

With a cost of US$80 million, the Central Bank of Armenia's Educational Center was opened in Dilijan in 2013. Around 150 employees of the Central Bank moved from Yerevan to Dilijan along with their families on the step towards the transformation of the town into a regional financial center.<ref>[http://vestnikkavkaza.net/news/economy/30534.html Construction of financial center in Dilijan to be completed in 2013]</ref>

In 2014, the [[UWC Dilijan|United World College Dilijan]], a part of the global educational movement [[United World Colleges]], was opened in the town.<ref>((cite web|url=http://dilijanschool.org/about/|title=UWCD - Home|work=dilijanschool.org|access-date=2012-11-01|archive-date=2012-07-22|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120722181138/http://www.dilijanschool.org/about/|url-status=dead))</ref>

The construction of the ''Dilijan Central School'' was launched in 2013 by the [[Ayb School|Ayb Educational Foundation]] with the cooperation of the [[Central Bank of Armenia]].<ref>[http://dilijancentralschool.am/ Dilijan Central School]</ref> In autumn 2015, the newly built state-of-the-art school was officially opened.<ref>[http://www.mediamax.am/en/news/education/15479/ Dilijan Central School officially opens]</ref>

In 2017, the [[Monte Melkonian Military College]] of the [[Defence minister of Armenia|Ministry of Defence]] of Armenia was moved from the capital Yerevan to Dilijan.<ref>[http://razm.info/98438 Մոնթե Մելքոնյանի անվան վարժարանը տեղափոխվում է Դիլիջան]</ref> It is housed in an up-to-date complex built between 2011 and 2016 with an approximate cost of AMD 26 billion (around US$ 54.4 million).((cn|date=December 2020))

==Sport==
[[File:Dilijan city stadium, Armenia2.jpg|thumb|[[Dilijan City Stadium]]]]
Dilijan has an all-seater municipal stadium with a capacity of 2,200 spectators. The [[Dilijan City Stadium]] was the home venue of the former [[Armenian Premier League]] club [[Impuls FC]].

[[Impuls FC]] founded in 1985, represented the town in domestic football competitions. However, after spending many successful seasons in the top tier of the Armenian football league system, the club was dissolved in 2013 due to financial difficulties, like many other Armenian football teams.

==Twin towns – sister cities==
((See also|List of twin towns and sister cities in Armenia))
Dilijan is [[Sister city|twinned]] with:
* ((flagicon|IRN)) [[Delijan]], Iran (2017)<ref>((cite web |title=Իրանի Դելիջան և Հայաստանի Դիլիջան քաղաքները քույր քաղաքներ են դառնալու|url=https://parstoday.com/hy/news/iran-i60730|website=parstoday.com|publisher=Pars Today|language=hy|date=2017-05-01|access-date=2020-07-02))</ref>
* ((flagicon|RUS)) [[Pyatigorsk]], Russia (2018)<ref>((cite web |title=Города-побратимы|url=http://pyatigorsk.org/132|website=pyatigorsk.org|publisher=Pyatigorsk|access-date=2020-07-02))</ref>
* ((flagicon|ROU)) [[Roman, Romania|Roman]], Romania (2012)<ref>((cite web |title=Dilijan and Roman are sister cities: Armenian and Romanian communities strengthen ties|url=https://armenpress.am/eng/news/980003.html|website=armenpress.am|publisher=Armenpress|date=2019-06-12|access-date=2020-07-02))</ref>

==Notable natives==
* [[Rudolf Vatinyan]] (1941-2021), Armenian cinematographer.

==See also==
* [[Dilijan National Park]]
* [[Lake Parz]]
* [[UWC Dilijan]]

==References==
((reflist))

==External links==
((Commons category|Dilijan))
((wikivoyage|Dilijan))
* [https://www.ecokayan.com/dilijan-armenia/dilijan-resort-town Ecokayan Dilijan article about Dilijan ]
* [http://www.dilitours.de/ DILI VILLA B&B in Dilijan ]
* [http://www.armeniapedia.org/index.php?title=Dilijan_Town Armeniapedia article on Dilijan]

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