The 10 Best Things to do in Armenia, Armenia

May 3, 2022 Stefan Strunk

Discover the best top things to do in Armenia, Armenia including Armenian Genocide Museum, Matenadaran - The Museum of Ancient Manuscripts, Tsitsernakaberd, Republic Square, Cafesjian Center for the Arts, Vernissage Market, Parajanov Museum, Yerevan Brandy Factory, Megerian Carpet Museum, Dancing Fountains.
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1. Armenian Genocide Museum

8/8 Tsitsernakaberd Highway Kentron District, Yerevan 0028 Armenia +374 10 390981 [email protected] http://www.genocide-museum.am/eng/museum_info.php
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5.0 based on 1,467 reviews

Armenian Genocide Museum

Reviewed By TheAxeMan007 - Melbourne, Australia

This is a must visit place. It vividly captures the plight of Armenians living in Turkey during WW1, it gives perspective of current values of Armenia. It will leave you in a state of shock by the horror captured on film of the genocide.

2. Matenadaran - The Museum of Ancient Manuscripts

53 Mesrop Mashots Avenue Kentron District, Yerevan 0009 Armenia +374 10 562578 http://www.matenadaran.am
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4.5 based on 1,379 reviews

Matenadaran - The Museum of Ancient Manuscripts

Reviewed By nsh0re - New York City, United States

I was advised to pay for a guide. I also paid to take photos even though I only had a phone. BOTH totally worth it as the souvenir store has no reasonable catalogue. Incredible building and breadth of topics all written in Armenian.

3. Tsitsernakaberd

8/8 Tsitsernakaberd Highway Kentron District, Yerevan 0082 Armenia +374 10 391412 http://www.genocide-museum.am/eng/index.php
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4.5 based on 866 reviews

Tsitsernakaberd

Reviewed By Phillip8789 - Terrigal, Australia

The Memorial is located about 100 meters from the Genocide Museum. The Eternal Flame that glows within the centre of the 12 columns is poignant, beautifully understated within its surrounds, as such a Memorial to those victims of a genocide should be. Moving, thought-provoking and an important reminder of the past - unfortunately, not being heeded in today's worldwide society.

4. Republic Square

Republic Square, Yerevan 0001 Armenia https://www.yerevan.am/ru/square/
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4.5 based on 2,690 reviews

Republic Square

Reviewed By Golab162016

Was in Armenia September 2019 walked in to republic square in Armenia several time and enjoyed very much at night the water show very colorful and enjoyed the music nice ambiance full of people and happiness in the air u should definitely visit republic square

5. Cafesjian Center for the Arts

Tamanyan str. 10 Cascade Complex, Yerevan 0009 Armenia +374 10 567262 http://cmf.am/
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4.5 based on 3,097 reviews

Cafesjian Center for the Arts

The Cafesjian Center for the Arts is dedicated to bringing the best of contemporary art to Armenia and presenting the best of Armenian culture to the world. Inspired by the vision of its founder, Gerard L. Cafesjian, the Center offers a wide variety of exhibitions, including a selection of important work from the Gerard L. Cafesjian Collection of contemporary art. Having celebrated its grand opening in November 2009, CCA continues to exhibit unique works of modern and contemporary art and offers a diverse program of lectures, films, concerts, and numerous educational initiatives for adults and children. Over one million people have visited the Center annually since its opening.

Reviewed By LuizDutraNeto - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

At Yerevan's "Kentron District", you will certainly get your attention caught by impressive gardens and an awesome building: this the "Cascade Complex", which houses the "Cafesjian Center for the Arts". An art museum in and around gardens, fountains and exhibition rooms. From "Tamanyan Street" and its pedestrian area, you can easily reach the museum, which is divided in two main sectors: the open-air "Cafesjian Sculpture Garden" and the "Cafesjian Art Galleries". At the external sculpture park and gardens, works by important international artists as Fernando Botero, Peter Woytuk, Joana Vasconcelos, Saraj Guha and many others. Inside the building, art galleries offering a wide variety of exhibitions, lectures, films, concerts, a library and other educational initiatives. After visiting the park, get inside the main building and take the indoor escalators up to the top floor. Take your time and start visiting the various galleries on your way down, Outside stairways provide awesome views of Yerevan and its "Kentron District". One last remark: right at the top of the "Cascade Complex", a part of the "Monument to 50 years of Soviet Armenia", as well of the "Aznavour Center", can be seen. Enjoy!

6. Vernissage Market

Northern Avenue 6/2 Near Republic Square Subway Station, Yerevan 0013 Armenia http://www.iarmenia.org/yerevan-vernissage
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4.5 based on 787 reviews

Vernissage Market

You can find in Vernissage the best examples of Armenian folk art, unique jewelry, exclusive handmade masterpieces craftsmanship. Visit Vernissage pavilion in Tashir street shopping gallery and take a piece of Armenia with you .

Reviewed By bellydancer11231940 - Palm Coast, United States

Did all my souvenir and Christmas shopping here. From Armenian T-shirts to hats, ceramics, flutes, postcards, items for kitchens, and lots more. There are other smaller shops but Vernissage is by far the largest. Easy to find and everyone knows where it is. Visited this market more than once.

7. Parajanov Museum

Dzoragyugh Street 15 16 off Proshyan Street, Yerevan 0013 Armenia (8)10 53 84 73 http://parajanovmuseum.am/
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4.5 based on 545 reviews

Parajanov Museum

Reviewed By lolitam867

Highly recommended museum that provides with the opportunity to learn about a titan of the cinema, who didn't succumb to Soviet cruelty.

8. Yerevan Brandy Factory

Admirala Isakova ave 2, Yerevan 0004 Armenia +374 10 540000 [email protected] http://www.araratbrandy.com/en/ybc/tour
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4.5 based on 534 reviews

Yerevan Brandy Factory

ARARAT Museum is the unique place representing the history of Armenian Brandy. Offering tours in 5 lgs it covers all the milestones of the ARARAT history. You have to book a tour in advance.

Reviewed By matteoinverardi1985 - Brescia, Italy

If you want to learn how it is prepared and created the tasty and real Armenian cognac this is the right place. I suggest to buy a bottle at least 20 years old.

9. Megerian Carpet Museum

Madoyan Gukas str. 9, Yerevan 0006 Armenia +374 10 442994 [email protected] http://www.megeriancarpet.am
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4.5 based on 170 reviews

Megerian Carpet Museum

You will see on display an array of Antique and one of a kind rugs and carpets at the museum from the private collections of the Megerian family.

Reviewed By David2123 - Jerusalem, Israel

Very nice and interesting tour of production facility and museum.very helpful staff. Wid e selection of carpets and rugs

10. Dancing Fountains

Republic Square, Yerevan 0013 Armenia https://www.yerevan.am/ru/water-structures/
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4.5 based on 880 reviews

Dancing Fountains

Reviewed By LuizDutraNeto - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

At "Republic Square", right in front of the "History Museum and National Gallery" neoclassical building, you will find the gracious "Dancing Fountains"! This is the real heart of Yerevan, where locals and tourists get together to enjoy the ballet of water jets, colors and eternal music! Come in the evenings, by 8:00 PM, and you will never regret. Be ready for crowds! Enjoy!

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