Three days in Yerevan
Достопримечательности
Khachkar (arm. խաչքար, literally “cross-stone”) is a type of Armenian architectural monuments and shrines, which is a stone stele with a carved cross. The word khachkar is formed from the Armenian roots "khach" - "cross", and "kar" - "stone".
In Yerevan you can find one of the most famous and revered Khachkar workshops in Armenia. Here you can not only participate in the master class (stone carving), but also get acquainted with the works of the honored master Varazdat Hambardzumyan and even get to know him personally.
Even 30 minutes will be enough for you to discover the world of khachkars and fall in love with the art of stone carving.
The workshop is located at 29 Aram street.
29 Arami poghots
29 Arami poghotsKhachkar (arm. խաչքար, literally “cross-stone”) is a type of Armenian architectural monuments and shrines, which is a stone stele with a carved cross. The word khachkar is formed from the Armenian roots "khach" - "cross", and "kar" - "stone".
In Yerevan you can find one of the most famous and revered Khachkar workshops in Armenia. Here you can not only participate in the master class (stone carving), but also get acquainted with the works of the honored master Varazdat Hambardzumyan and even get to know him personally.
Even 30 minutes will be enough for you to discover the world of khachkars and fall in love with the art of stone carving.
The workshop is located at 29 Aram street.
From the top of the Cascade, you can see the city center at a glance. Here, in various cafes and restaurants you can also enjoy breakfast in the morning or a glass of wine on warm Yerevan evenings.
Also on the territory there are various beautiful and interesting sculptures and different museums on each floor in the Cascade building itself.
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Cascade Complex
10 Tamanyan StFrom the top of the Cascade, you can see the city center at a glance. Here, in various cafes and restaurants you can also enjoy breakfast in the morning or a glass of wine on warm Yerevan evenings.
Also on the territory there are various beautiful and interesting sculptures and different museums on each floor in the Cascade building itself.
Republic Square is located in the heart of the city (10 minutes walk from our apartment). On the territory there is the National Gallery, and from here you can go to the park of the 2800th anniversary of Yerevan and enjoy a pleasant walk.
While on Republic Square, pay attention to the drinking fountain located to the left of the entrance to the National Gallery. Armenians call such fountains "pulpulak" or "tsaytakhbyur", you will find a lot of such fountains in the city and every time you see it, don’t miss your chance to enjoy the delicious Armenian water. "Pulpulak", located on the Republic Square, is distinguished by the fact that it keeps many secrets. This beautiful piece of art is called "7 Springs" and was built in the 1960s. The letters of the Armenian alphabet are located in the inner part of the fountains. When the sun peeks out from behind the clouds, you can see that the shadow from the tips falls on one of the letters. Each of them represents a specific hour. For example, if it’s on the first letter of the alphabet A (Ա), then it is noon. In the ornament, engraved on the edge of the fountains, lies the wish: "Drink to your health."
From our apartment to the Republic Square, you can walk along one of the ancient and saturated streets of Yerevan, Hanrapetutyan (Republican) Street, where you can see an old building, from the balcony of which more than 100 years ago, in 1918, an Armenian revolutionary, political, military and statesman Aram Manukyan announced the independence of Armenia.
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Republic Square
Republic Square is located in the heart of the city (10 minutes walk from our apartment). On the territory there is the National Gallery, and from here you can go to the park of the 2800th anniversary of Yerevan and enjoy a pleasant walk.
While on Republic Square, pay attention to the drinking fountain located to the left of the entrance to the National Gallery. Armenians call such fountains "pulpulak" or "tsaytakhbyur", you will find a lot of such fountains in the city and every time you see it, don’t miss your chance to enjoy the delicious Armenian water. "Pulpulak", located on the Republic Square, is distinguished by the fact that it keeps many secrets. This beautiful piece of art is called "7 Springs" and was built in the 1960s. The letters of the Armenian alphabet are located in the inner part of the fountains. When the sun peeks out from behind the clouds, you can see that the shadow from the tips falls on one of the letters. Each of them represents a specific hour. For example, if it’s on the first letter of the alphabet A (Ա), then it is noon. In the ornament, engraved on the edge of the fountains, lies the wish: "Drink to your health."
From our apartment to the Republic Square, you can walk along one of the ancient and saturated streets of Yerevan, Hanrapetutyan (Republican) Street, where you can see an old building, from the balcony of which more than 100 years ago, in 1918, an Armenian revolutionary, political, military and statesman Aram Manukyan announced the independence of Armenia.
As in any other country, in Armenia too, tourists want to buy small souvenirs, gifts for friends and relatives, and a piece that reminds them of this trip. Vernissage is the best solution to this issue. Here you will find exclusively Armenian souvenirs, jewelry, accessories, paintings and even carpets.
Local jewelers sell their works of pure silver and more here. Prices are unimaginably low and there is a gift for every taste and color.
Here you can also buy handicrafts made of wood. One of these is the Armenian folk spiritual musical instrument - the duduk. Walking through the Vernissage, you can often hear how craftsmen and sellers of wooden products themselves play beautiful music on their own made instruments.
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Vernissage
3 Buzand StAs in any other country, in Armenia too, tourists want to buy small souvenirs, gifts for friends and relatives, and a piece that reminds them of this trip. Vernissage is the best solution to this issue. Here you will find exclusively Armenian souvenirs, jewelry, accessories, paintings and even carpets.
Local jewelers sell their works of pure silver and more here. Prices are unimaginably low and there is a gift for every taste and color.
Here you can also buy handicrafts made of wood. One of these is the Armenian folk spiritual musical instrument - the duduk. Walking through the Vernissage, you can often hear how craftsmen and sellers of wooden products themselves play beautiful music on their own made instruments.
Гастрономия
Saryan Street is considered as wine street. Most of the wineries and restaurants are located here, and once a year, the annual Yerevan Wine Days festival is held here.
Martiros Saryan was the greatest Armenian painter. This street is named after him and his house-museum is located here. Also, on this street there is a gorgeous mosaic based on the artist's painting.
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Martiros Saryan Street
Martiros Saryan StreetSaryan Street is considered as wine street. Most of the wineries and restaurants are located here, and once a year, the annual Yerevan Wine Days festival is held here.
Martiros Saryan was the greatest Armenian painter. This street is named after him and his house-museum is located here. Also, on this street there is a gorgeous mosaic based on the artist's painting.
Finding the building is quite difficult, it is located deep in the backyards. But as soon as you enter the place, an old wooden building with two floors will open in front of you. Here you can see temporary exhibitions, leaf through an interesting collection of books on photography, as well as drink coffee and have a bite to eat in a cafe located right there.
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Mirzoyan Library
10 Mher Mkrtchyan StFinding the building is quite difficult, it is located deep in the backyards. But as soon as you enter the place, an old wooden building with two floors will open in front of you. Here you can see temporary exhibitions, leaf through an interesting collection of books on photography, as well as drink coffee and have a bite to eat in a cafe located right there.
Not so far from the city center is the GUM market. It is simply impossible to visit Armenia and not see the real Armenian market. The atmosphere in the market, as in the whole country, is hospitable: everyone will treat, talk and explain, give small gifts and add a kilo more.
Here you will find various fruits and vegetables, herbs and cheese, dried fruits and spices, and much more. During the summer season, the colors at the market are just crazy. You can come here to take a walk and take a couple of beautiful photos, or make purchases and fall in love with the taste of the gifts of nature in Armenia.
The market is located at M. Khorenatsi 35.
35 Movses Khorenatsi Street
35 Marksi poxocNot so far from the city center is the GUM market. It is simply impossible to visit Armenia and not see the real Armenian market. The atmosphere in the market, as in the whole country, is hospitable: everyone will treat, talk and explain, give small gifts and add a kilo more.
Here you will find various fruits and vegetables, herbs and cheese, dried fruits and spices, and much more. During the summer season, the colors at the market are just crazy. You can come here to take a walk and take a couple of beautiful photos, or make purchases and fall in love with the taste of the gifts of nature in Armenia.
The market is located at M. Khorenatsi 35.