Yerevan Guidebook by Manana
Sightseeing
Central town square in Yerevan, that includes the Government House, the History Museum and the National Gallery, Armenia Marriott Hotel and two buildings that formerly housed the ministries of Foreign Affairs and Transport and Communications.
Here you can find beautiful singing fountains and lots coffee shops, restaurants and different shops including the ones selling traditional foods, clothing and souvenirs.
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Republic Square
Central town square in Yerevan, that includes the Government House, the History Museum and the National Gallery, Armenia Marriott Hotel and two buildings that formerly housed the ministries of Foreign Affairs and Transport and Communications.
Here you can find beautiful singing fountains and lots coffee shops, restaurants and different shops including the ones selling traditional foods, clothing and souvenirs.
Freedom Square, or Liberty Square as it is also often called, is a town square situated in the central district of the city. It is part of the Yerevan Opera Theater complex, located between Swan Lake and the Opera Park. Freedom Square, along with the Republic Square, is one of the main squares in the center of the capital bordering four streets: Mashtots Avenue, Sayat Nova, Tumanyan Steet, and Teryan Streer.
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Armenian Opera Theatre
Tumanyan StreetFreedom Square, or Liberty Square as it is also often called, is a town square situated in the central district of the city. It is part of the Yerevan Opera Theater complex, located between Swan Lake and the Opera Park. Freedom Square, along with the Republic Square, is one of the main squares in the center of the capital bordering four streets: Mashtots Avenue, Sayat Nova, Tumanyan Steet, and Teryan Streer.
Located in the very center of Yerevan, this immense staircase is a beautiful creation with many terraces encompassed by artsy statues and sculptures, impressive floral ornaments, and some of the city’s best cafés, bars, and restaurants. Climb up the stairs for stunning views of the city and Ararat Mountain, or visit Cafesjian Center for the Arts to learn more about local art and artists.
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Cascade Complex
10 Tamanyan StLocated in the very center of Yerevan, this immense staircase is a beautiful creation with many terraces encompassed by artsy statues and sculptures, impressive floral ornaments, and some of the city’s best cafés, bars, and restaurants. Climb up the stairs for stunning views of the city and Ararat Mountain, or visit Cafesjian Center for the Arts to learn more about local art and artists.
Victory Park is one of the most favourite places for people of all ages in Yerevan. You can have fun and nice walks here and enjoy the lively atmosphere. There are a lot of interesting things to do and see here. One of them is Mother Armenia which is dedicated to the victory of World War 2. The statue is situated on a high pedestal and is 51 meters (167 ft) high in total. The monument symbolizes peace through strength and looks like a guardian of Yerevan.
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Victory Park
Azatutyan AvenueVictory Park is one of the most favourite places for people of all ages in Yerevan. You can have fun and nice walks here and enjoy the lively atmosphere. There are a lot of interesting things to do and see here. One of them is Mother Armenia which is dedicated to the victory of World War 2. The statue is situated on a high pedestal and is 51 meters (167 ft) high in total. The monument symbolizes peace through strength and looks like a guardian of Yerevan.
As the name suggests, the museum is devoted to the Armenian Genocide of 1915 by the Ottoman government, who exterminated 1.5 million Armenians during and after World War I in two phases. The museum in Yerevan is a sobering walk back through history, where visitors can learn about the pre-genocide era, see the heart-wrenching interviews, observe the reports, and watch films that testify to the emotional distress of the survivors.
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Tsitsernakaberd Armenian Genocide Memorial Complex
8 Ծիծեռնակաբերդի խճուղիAs the name suggests, the museum is devoted to the Armenian Genocide of 1915 by the Ottoman government, who exterminated 1.5 million Armenians during and after World War I in two phases. The museum in Yerevan is a sobering walk back through history, where visitors can learn about the pre-genocide era, see the heart-wrenching interviews, observe the reports, and watch films that testify to the emotional distress of the survivors.
The true and unique masterpiece of Hellenistic architecture in Armenia is the pagan temple of the Sun, Garni. It is one of the most ancient landmarks in Kotayk and whole Armenia which has survived since pagan period. Historians attribute its erection to the ancient-Armenian king Trdat who adopted Christianity as official religion in 301. Although many scientists believe that it was constructed in the 1 st century AD.
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Garni Temple
Marzpetuni StreetThe true and unique masterpiece of Hellenistic architecture in Armenia is the pagan temple of the Sun, Garni. It is one of the most ancient landmarks in Kotayk and whole Armenia which has survived since pagan period. Historians attribute its erection to the ancient-Armenian king Trdat who adopted Christianity as official religion in 301. Although many scientists believe that it was constructed in the 1 st century AD.
The monastery of Geghard contains a number of churches and tombs, most of them cut into the rock, which illustrate the very peak of Armenian medieval architecture. The complex of medieval buildings is set into a landscape of great natural beauty, surrounded by towering cliffs at the entrance to the Azat Valley.
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Geghard Monastery
The monastery of Geghard contains a number of churches and tombs, most of them cut into the rock, which illustrate the very peak of Armenian medieval architecture. The complex of medieval buildings is set into a landscape of great natural beauty, surrounded by towering cliffs at the entrance to the Azat Valley.
Enjoy little picnic on the grass under the beautiful trees at this huge park. You can even sit in the cafe at the area or enjoy a walk down the hill with the scenery view of the city.
Tumanyan Park
Enjoy little picnic on the grass under the beautiful trees at this huge park. You can even sit in the cafe at the area or enjoy a walk down the hill with the scenery view of the city.
Food scene
Villa Avenue is an opulent European restaurant in the heart of Yerevan. The restaurant’s aim is to become a pleasant and cozy place, where its guests can sample the diversity of tastes of European cuisine.
Villa Avenue
36 Pushkin StreetVilla Avenue is an opulent European restaurant in the heart of Yerevan. The restaurant’s aim is to become a pleasant and cozy place, where its guests can sample the diversity of tastes of European cuisine.
Highly recommended place in Yerevan! Cocktails are awesome, food is delicious, especially shrimps. They have more then 70 types of gin, and bartenders are doing great mixes! Atmosphere and design is very elegant. They have a special balcony table with a beautiful city view.
Mamba Cafe & Gin Bar
1 Abovyan poxocHighly recommended place in Yerevan! Cocktails are awesome, food is delicious, especially shrimps. They have more then 70 types of gin, and bartenders are doing great mixes! Atmosphere and design is very elegant. They have a special balcony table with a beautiful city view.
EVN is a café & bar, where the modern spirit and the vintage soul of Yerevan come together.
EVN cafe & drink house
1 Abovyan poxocEVN is a café & bar, where the modern spirit and the vintage soul of Yerevan come together.
Here you can try amazing specialty coffee, different food options including vegetarian and vegan ones and delicious pastries.
Ground Zero Specialty Coffee
Here you can try amazing specialty coffee, different food options including vegetarian and vegan ones and delicious pastries.
Enjoy delicious European kitchen&drinks and specialty coffee with amazing variety of pastries. They play vinyl music in the restaurant which fills the place with its special vibe.
Collective
40 Pushkin StEnjoy delicious European kitchen&drinks and specialty coffee with amazing variety of pastries. They play vinyl music in the restaurant which fills the place with its special vibe.
Try out healthy meal options, fresh fruits & berries, freshly-made juices and delicious coffee with amazing pastries.
Prepa
Try out healthy meal options, fresh fruits & berries, freshly-made juices and delicious coffee with amazing pastries.
Try out a delicious Italian kitchen along with its specialty drinks and its very own Italian vibe. Delicious coffee and pastries are an amazing edition to the extremely vibrant authentic cuisine.
Cafe De Angelo
Try out a delicious Italian kitchen along with its specialty drinks and its very own Italian vibe. Delicious coffee and pastries are an amazing edition to the extremely vibrant authentic cuisine.
City/town information
Vagharshapat is the 4th-largest city in Armenia and the most populous municipal community of Armavir Province, located about 18 km west of the capital Yerevan, and 10 km north of the closed Turkish-Armenian border. It is commonly known as Ejmiatsin, which was its official name between 1945 and 1995.
Ejmiatsin is the seat of the supreme catholicos, or primate, of the Armenian Apostolic Church. Church of Saint Gayane, Ejmiatsin, Armenia. Ejmiatsin originated in the 7th century bce as the town of Vardkesavan and was renamed Vagarshapat about 140 ce, when the Parthian king Vologases III made it his capital.
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Vagharshapat
Vagharshapat is the 4th-largest city in Armenia and the most populous municipal community of Armavir Province, located about 18 km west of the capital Yerevan, and 10 km north of the closed Turkish-Armenian border. It is commonly known as Ejmiatsin, which was its official name between 1945 and 1995.
Ejmiatsin is the seat of the supreme catholicos, or primate, of the Armenian Apostolic Church. Church of Saint Gayane, Ejmiatsin, Armenia. Ejmiatsin originated in the 7th century bce as the town of Vardkesavan and was renamed Vagarshapat about 140 ce, when the Parthian king Vologases III made it his capital.
Dilijan is a town in northern Armenia. It's known for spa resorts and traditional craft workshops. The town is surrounded by the forests of Dilijan National Park. The Geological Museum and Art Gallery displays archaeological finds and international art. North of town, Haghartsin Monastery is a complex of stone churches. East, Goshavank Monastery is known for its intricate khachkars, or carved stones.
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Dilijan
Dilijan is a town in northern Armenia. It's known for spa resorts and traditional craft workshops. The town is surrounded by the forests of Dilijan National Park. The Geological Museum and Art Gallery displays archaeological finds and international art. North of town, Haghartsin Monastery is a complex of stone churches. East, Goshavank Monastery is known for its intricate khachkars, or carved stones.
Tsaghkadzor is a spa town and urban municipal community, as well as one of the most popular health resorts in Armenia, located north of the capital Yerevan in the Kotayk Province.
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Tsaghkadzor
Tsaghkadzor is a spa town and urban municipal community, as well as one of the most popular health resorts in Armenia, located north of the capital Yerevan in the Kotayk Province.
Sevan, is a town and urban municipal community, as well as one of the most popular resorts in Armenia, located in the Gegharkunik Province on the northwestern shores of Lake Sevan.
There are a number of water based activities happening around Lake Sevan. You can swim in the cool blue waters of the lake, worship the sun on the public beaches or jet-ski and wind-surf along the lake. Boat rides on the lake are also available if you would like to experience different parts of it.
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Sevan
Sevan, is a town and urban municipal community, as well as one of the most popular resorts in Armenia, located in the Gegharkunik Province on the northwestern shores of Lake Sevan.
There are a number of water based activities happening around Lake Sevan. You can swim in the cool blue waters of the lake, worship the sun on the public beaches or jet-ski and wind-surf along the lake. Boat rides on the lake are also available if you would like to experience different parts of it.