The Armenian capital Yerevan is a rich historical and cultural city that has a lot to offer tourists who visit it, and it is famous for its squares, parks, historical monuments and delicious food. Know with us today the details of tourism in Yerevan, Armenia, and what you can do in this beautiful city during your next trip to it.
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A walking tour around the city’s landmarks
You can choose the free walking tours to get to know the city better and closer. Local residents volunteer in this area to show off the beautiful face of their city by taking visitors to the iconic places in the city. These tours extend for about 3 hours and promise you visits that you will not find in tourism books, where you will visit more than 25 tourist sites.
Republic Square
The Republic Square is the center of Yerevan and provides a beautiful view of the daily life of the residents. It took about 50 years to build this square, as most of its parts were built in the 1950s. You can spend the morning or afternoon in the square, especially the National Museum of History and Gallery.
Cacade
The Cascade is a huge limestone stairs, inside the place under the outside stairs, seven escalators rise along the complex, in addition to the exhibition halls connected with some of the landings along the escalators that make up the Kvissjian Museum of Art, while the outside surface is characterized by multiple levels decorated with fountains And modern sculptures from the Kvesjian collection. The pedestrian stairs provide a view of the center of Yerevan and Mount Ararat interspersed with contemporary sculpted statues such as Fernando Potero. On both sides of the waterfall there are a number of cafes and restaurants frequented by locals and tourists. Classical concerts and jazz concerts are often held in the waterfall during spring, summer and early fall, as spectators sit on the stairs.
The Tsitsernakaberd monument
This famous monument honors the victims of Armenians who fell during the First World War. In the center of the monument is a flame that does not go out, it is still burning since the monument opened. Inside it is a museum that provides details and information about this tragedy.
Vernissage Market
When visiting a new city, you must get souvenirs for you and your friends. The best place to get these souvenirs in Yerevan is to visit this market, which includes almost everything you can imagine! Most of the items are hand made, including jewelry, bags, clothes, toys and many more …
The oldest neighborhoods in Yerevan
Kond is the oldest neighborhood in Yerevan, dating back to the seventeenth century, located on a hill overlooking the city center. The Conde includes a number of houses in the Islamic, Ottoman, Persian and Armenian style, of course. You can spend the afternoon on the streets of Cund and discover the small cafes and the beautiful architecture of Cund and the surrounding areas.
Matenadaran Museum
This museum is an important landmark for anyone interested in history, art, culture and philosophy. In front of the museum, there is the Museum of Mesrob Mashotsi, the person who invented the Armenian letters. Inside you will find many ancient and medieval historical texts …
The Armenian capital
Cascade in Yerevan
French market
The Maynadaran Museum
Aerial scene from Yerevan
From the Cascade
From the Republic Square
From the Yerevan parks
From the center of Yerevan
From Yerevan
Yerevan
