Top Things to Do in Yerevan

Yerevan Cascade is a stairway which links two important parts of the city; Center and Monument. It is the most popular area both for the locals and for the tourists. The design of the stairway and the surrounding area is a successful mixture of innovative solutions and traditional, historical details.

Republic Square is the heart of Yerevan and the center of the country. The square is built in the neoclassical style with Armenian pink and yellow tuff stone. It has a oval shape, huge singing, dancing fountains and is surrounded by five major buildings which together make an architectural whole.

Matenadaran is an institution that brings together the whole collection of ancient Armenian manuscripts. It is after Mesrop Mashtots, the author of Armenian Alphabet, wհօ was classified among the Armenian saints. It is one of the most visited museums of the country.

Founded in 1995 the Armenian Genocide Museum is devoted to the 80th anniversary of Armenian Genocide. The two-storey structure is right at the memorial complex Tsitsernakaberd. From the roof of the building there is a perfect view of Mount Ararat. Read more to find further details.

Founded in 1967 Tsitsernakaberd Memorial is devoted to the memory of the 1.5 million innocent Armenians whose lives were taken during Armenian Genocide. Located high on a hill the memorial complex is a pilgrimage site for the Armenian Nation. For more details visit the page.

The History Museum of Armenia is an ethnographic-anthropological Museum-Library founded in 1919. The museum displays rich collections of artifacts of Armenia dating back to the prehistoric days. To discover further information about the place keep on reading.

Vernissage Market is an open air market place located not far from the Republic Square in Yerevan. This is the main location to find all kinds of handmade goods and art pieces symbolizing Armenian history and culture. Read more to find out further information.

Parajanov Museum is a devoted to the work and literary heritage of famous Armenian director Sergey Parajanov. This is one of the most visited museums in Yerevan. Founded in 1988 the location and the construction project was selected by Parajanov himself. Read more for further details.

Victory park is located at the top of Cascade stairs. It is a large amusement park, which is famous for its attractions intend both for kids and adults. Victory Park consists of green surrounding, artificial lake, a museum and the huge statue of Mother Armenia, the most remarkable point of the Victory park.

Yerevan Brandy Company, also commonly known as “Ararat”, is a major company in Armenia, producing the traditional cognac, Armenian brandy. The bandy, which is produced in Ararat company is famous all over the world. It is made from grapes of the fertile fields of the Ararat plain.
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