What to do and see in Yerevan, Armenia: The Best Things to do Good for Big Groups

January 26, 2022 Leida Jutras

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.
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1. Caucasian Mountains

Yerevan Armenia 37493744226 http://www.mouzenidis.com/ru-am/armenia
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Caucasian Mountains

Reviewed By JAPRADHA - Pune, India

The Caucaus mountain range is simply amazing ...we visited it in Azerbaijan ,Georgia & Armenia....thick forest ,snow peaks in summer ,lot of hairpin bends makes it simply beautiful...a must visit place.

2. 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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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.

3. Martiros Saryan House Museum

3 Saryan street, Yerevan 0002 Armenia +374 10 580568 http://sarian.am
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Martiros Saryan House Museum

Reviewed By tatev_av - Yerevan, Armenia

Saryan is  founder of a modern Armenian national school of painting.  Born into an Armeni­an family in Nakhich­evan-on-Don,  studied at the Moscow Scho­ol of Arts.  He first visited Armenia, then part of the Russ­ian Empire, in 1901, visiting Lori, Shir­ak, Echmiadzin, Hagh­pat, Sanahin, Yerevan and Sevan. He comp­osed his first lands­capes depicting Arme­nia He mainly devoted himself again to landscape painting, as well as portraits. Join to learn more about his life and creations.

Mashtots M. ave 7a Main Street, Yerevan 0002 Armenia +374 10 500567 [email protected] http://eduardisabekyan.com/
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Eduard Isabekyan Gallery Yerevan

Edvard Isabekyan gallery was founded in 2004 and opened in 2013. Edvard Isabekyan’s son Aram Isabekyan has donated 28 of Edvard’s well known paintings to the city of Yerevan that were presented in his permanent exhibition. Irina Isabekyan has been the director of the gallery since its opening. Edvard Isabekyan’s art is being displayed on the both floors of the gallery. On the circular shaped top floor are his large epical paintings. The painter’s view on history transforms today power, pride, virility and the spirit of past victory. Edvard Isabekyan’s gallery is actively involved in Yerevan’s cultural life. The gallery’s director Irina Isabekyan organizes events, lectures and meetings that are aimed to discover Edvard Isabekyan as a painter, writer, educator, caring citizen but foremost as a patriot.

Reviewed By haykoa2021

The building is very nice, there's a QR code on every art piece so it's easy to understand the artists vision. You can ask the guide if you need more details. Our guide was so sweet and welcoming. Eduard's technique is so interesting, it's totally worth to take a look.

5. 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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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.

6. 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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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.

7. Republic Square

Republic Square, Yerevan 0001 Armenia https://www.yerevan.am/ru/square/
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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

8. Cafesjian Center for the Arts

Tamanyan str. 10 Cascade Complex, Yerevan 0009 Armenia +374 10 567262 http://cmf.am/
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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!

9. History Museum of Armenia

Republic Square 4, Yerevan 375010 Armenia +374 10 520691 [email protected] http://www.historymuseum.am/museum/?id=0&lang=eng
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History Museum of Armenia

Reviewed By ropaa - England, United Kingdom

Fascinating introduction to Armenia, and its place in history that befits its unique geographical location. All kinds of interesting artefacts and exhibitions from pre historic times right up to modern day (including worlds oldest shoe!) Laid out in a slightly quirky way inside a big rambling and impressive building in a prime location by Republic Square. Also make sure you see the impressive fountain display most summer evenings at 9pm outside the museum.

10. Vernissage Market

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

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