City: Yerevan
Top Things to do in Yerevan
The 10 Best Things to do in Yerevan, Armenia
Long fought over by warring empires, the city of Yerevan survived centuries of foreign occupation, finally becoming independent with the fall of the Soviet Union. This capital city, a center of Armenian culture, has celebrated its freedom with a flurry of construction and a growing population. Despite this push forward, history survives in Yerevan - The Institute of Ancient Manuscripts houses books dating back to the 9th century, and the ruins of the Erebuni Fortress, built in 782 BC, still stand.
Restaurants in Yerevan
1. Armenian Genocide Museum
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5.0 based on 1,467 reviews
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
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4.5 based on 1,379 reviews
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
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4.5 based on 866 reviews
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
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4.5 based on 2,690 reviews
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
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4.5 based on 3,097 reviews
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
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4.5 based on 787 reviews
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
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4.5 based on 545 reviews
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
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4.5 based on 534 reviews
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
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4.5 based on 170 reviews
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
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4.5 based on 880 reviews
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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