Since the main focus on this journey was made on trips to the corners of Armenia and Karabakh, then Yerevan himself had to sacrifice somewhat. A little sorry for course: Yerevan is one of the most beautiful cities of the post-Soviet space. On the other hand, what to do: for one trip you all do not have time, and the priorities of this trip were a little others: in Yerevan, you can simply fly to walk on any weekend - or company, but to ride far from the corners Caucasus with local knowledgeable and passionate people - rare luck! Nevertheless, even though this time the Armenian capital went out to see only extremely running (in Yerevan walked only early in the morning and even in the evenings darkening), I managed to have an inner impression about her, since I lived in the very center of the city. Well, what I will not give in photos, I will try to describe in words if possible. :)
Yerevan is located in the northeastern part of the Ararat Plain on the plateau at an altitude of 800-1300 m above sea level. The plateau on which the city is located, from three sides is bounded by the mountains. In the North-West, an array of Aragians, in the north - Canker Plateau, in the East - Gegham Mountains, and, finally, in the south, Yerevan Basil is smoothly descending into the Valley of the Araks Border River, for which (already on the territory of modern Turkey) is towers a majestic Ararat. IN good weather Ararat is simply amazing from the city, being (albeit at the same time in another state) one of the main dominant Yerevan. The appearance and layout of modern Yerevan were already in soviet time - Since 1924, the large-scale reconstruction of Yerevan, conducted under the leadership of Alexander Tamanyan, who has developed a special national style Using elements of traditional church architecture and tuff as a building material. The architect then presented the Government of the Republic of the General Plan of the Sun City Garden, where the center was glad boulevard Ring, houses and quarters on the slopes of the hills, as if viewers, were addressed to Ararat, and the two main squares - in front of the government home and the opera house - turned the city to the capital.
The central part of the Armenian capital is closed by almost the right ring of the streets of Horagsa, Saryan, Muscan, Hangean. This ring, like rays, cross the main highways of the city - Mashtots Avenue, Terry Street, Abovyan, Nalbandian, Tumanyan, Amiryan and Sayat New Avenue. And in the center of the ring is the Republic Square, architectural ensemble Which is a house of government, the house of ministries, the hotel "Armenia Marriott", the house of communication, the building of the museum complex and of course - the famous "singing fountains". With the central square, we will start our small photo copy. :)
1. In the evening of the first day ... Friendly dinner with Armen and Gagik, at the conversations, it was imperceptibly pulled away. And after dinner, it was very nice to wander around the night Yerevan, breathe frosty air, admire the dazzling stars, which here, in the Caucasus, shine is much brighter and closer than we have in the middle strip. Yerevan is a very cozy, quiet and peaceful city.
4. Early morning ... View from the hotel window ... Surb (Cathedral) Grigor Lusavorich, Yerevan Cathedralbuilt in 2001.
5. And again the central area, this time lit by soft morning light. Special coloring Yerevan gives a variety of building materials - volcanic tuffs of various shades, fellsites, basalts ...
10. In the very center of Yerevan, the Cascade is one of the unique corners of the city - the fantasy project of the famous Armenian architect Alexander Tamanyan (according to the project of which the modern appearance of Yerevan was created), the architects of Jim Torosyan and Sarkis Gurzadyan had been created in life. Step transitions are harmoniously connected with a small square, from where the stairs and escalators can rise to the main viewing platform of Yerevan, which offers stunning views of the city. At the beginning of the square, a monument to Tamanyan, carved from gray basalt blocks, which many at the base of this city. The granite inscription on the monument reproduces the string from the verse of the Armenian poet Charents: "He probably grated this sunny city ..."
12. For the stairs of the "Cascade" you can reach the recreation park "Ahtanak" ("Victory") with attractions and ferris wheel. There is a grave of an unknown soldier with eternal fire and the monument "Mother-Armenia".
13. We walk a little along the streets ... Monument to the artist Martiros Saryan.
14. In the center of Yerevan set many interesting monuments - Right on benches. Here is one of them - the great Soviet Armenian chess player Tigran Petrosyan ... True, now the monument is somewhat incomplete - originally on the bench, right under the coat of arms, there was also a big chessboard, which was bent the grandmaster (if interesting, photo of this monument with a board you are easy Find on the Internet). Alas, apparently, the board has suffered the same fate, which regularly comprehends the Nagan sculptural sailor at our Moscow metro station "Revolution Square". I hope the chess board Petrosyan will still be returned - with her this monument, of course, looks completely different ...
15. Surrounded by Ring of Boulevards Center Yerevan is completely compact - just a couple of steps, and you have to enter the opera house.
16. And the Opera House is connected to the Republic of the Republic with a pedestrian street, which is called the Northern Avenue. There are many shops, cafes and restaurants.
17. So we made at all small circle In the center of Yerevan and again found themselves in singing fountains of the Republic Square.
20. Another morning walked from the Republic's Square to the other side, to the Canyon of the River River. One of soviet monuments Yerevan - Revolutionary Alexandru Measnikyan.
Route 1.
Route 2.
Route 3.
Route 1.
From the center of creative technologies TUMO to the Northern Avenue
Creative Technology Center TUMO
Tumo is a kind of educational center, an open mediastudia for young people who are interested in art and information technologies. The free program includes four spheres: numeric media, creation of games, animation and development of sites, and almost all students eventually work on real projects.
A stranger is worth going to Tumo for the silent cafe and park, as well as on a tour.
Yerevan Metropolitan named after Karena Demirchyan
The construction of the metro was started in 1972. Now the sole line "Shengavit" - "Charbach" has 10 stations, its total length is 12.1 kilometers, and the two-screw formulations are used on it. The line serves the Single Electrosepot "Shengavit". The cost of the trip is 100 drams (approximately 10 rubles).
Announcements in the subway sound only in Armenian, but the names of the stations are duplicated in Russian. After the collapse of the USSR in the emblem of the Yerevan Metro, the usual letter "M" was replaced by Armenian.
Large dedication ("Kiev") bridge
The big detection bridge in Yerevan, one of the largest in Europe, was built in 1954. One of the most picturesque species on the Roman River opens. The authors of this unique structure of 354 meters long are V. Pinajian, S. Omannyan, I. Slavinsky and Agababian.
Park lovers
The park was founded by the XVIII century on the site of a medieval cemetery and chapel. After the Second World War, the place was renamed Pushkin's Park, and he received the current name in 1995.
In 2008, thanks to the efforts of the Metzenate Albert Pogosyan, the park was completely restored and renovated. Today, children are playing and resting citizens, go on yoga and outdoor parties.
On the territory of the park there is a cafe and free Wi-Fi, so many local go here to work outdoors. In 2010, in the park set the statue of the outstanding Armenian poet Gevergu Emine.
Cascade complex
Cascade complex is located in the heart of the city behind the building of the Opera and Ballet Theater. It is a massive staircase made of white tuff, has several levels and built to connect the lower and upper city. At the very top of the cascade is viewpointFrom where the magnificent panorama of the city and Mount Ararat opens.
Inside the complex is the center of the arts of Gafeschian. The base of the "Cascade" spread out a small boulevard, on both sides of which establishments for every taste - cafes, restaurants, bakeries, bars and beers.
Center for Modern Art named after Gafeschian
Centre modern art The named after Gafeschian was founded five years ago by an American businessman and a collector of Armenian origin by Gerard Levon Gafeschian. The center contains unique exhibits, including the works of Fernando Botero, Ashille Gorki, Barry Flanagan, Linna Chadwick, Lino Taglyapietra, Hiroshi Yamano and others. In the center there are often concerts and lectures, the Museum has a store. Some exhibits are deposited beyond the buildings and placed along the Cascade complex, as well as on the boulevard at the base of the complex.
Club Uptown.
Uptown opened not so long ago, but already became quite popular Moz. The club is located on Koryun Street, not far from Mashtots Avenue. On weekdays, there are fiber-simultures and concerts of local music groups, and on weekends - DJ-set of Yerevan musicians and thematic noisy parties. In addition to the residents of the Club, they put music and invited DJs. Play mostly Oldcul, funk, electric and house.
Museum of Ancient Manuscripts Matenadaran
At the end of the avenue, Mashtots is one of the largest repositories of manuscripts in the world - Matenadaran, or the Institute of Ancient Manuscripts Mathenadaran named after St. Mesrop Master. More than two thousand manuscripts in Russian, Hebrew, Latin, Arabic, Syrian, Greek, Japanese, Persian and other languages \u200b\u200bare kept here, as well as 15 thousand ancient Armenian manuscripts, the oldest of which are dated by the V century. This is a valuable scientific and historical basis for studying the history and culture of Armenia, as well as the neighboring peoples of the Caucasus, the Middle and Middle East.
Matenadaran is named after Mesrop Mashtots, the creator of Armenian writing.
Monument to Tamanyan
The monument to the greatest Armenian architect, thanks to which Yerevan acquired his current appearance, Alexander Tamanyan was installed in the very center of the city in 1974. This is one of the main symbols of the capital of Armenia.
Alexander Tamanyan developed the main plans not only Yerevan, but also other cities of Armenia. The architect combined the ancient traditions of national architecture with modern construction achievements. Slightly know that the foundation of the city plan of the capital Tamanyan laid the most progressive method of urban planning - "planning of sunlight".
House Museum Erwand Kochar
House-Museum of Ervand Kochar in the workshop of the famous Armenian artist in the 80s. Here is the graphics, sculpture and painting of all periods of creativity of the Master. The oldest painting technique was recreated with cold wax colors brought him the fame of the discoverer.
Kochar was friends with Picasso and exhibited at his personal exhibition in Paris. Many Europeans are familiar with his work in the works presented in Louvre.
Armenian Academic Opera and Ballet Theater named after A. A. Spendia
In the very center of Yerevan, as conceived by the General Plan of Tamanyan, the building of the Opera and Ballet Theater is located. Opposite the southern end - Freedom Square, one of the most beautiful in the city. There are numerous cafes in the surround in the square outside the square.
On the eastern side of the square is an artificial water " Swan Lake", Resembling the form of the largest of the Caucasian Sevan lakes. On the bank of the pond is a monument to the composer Arno Babajanyan.
As a result of his friendship with Robert Christmas, Evgeny Yevtushenko, Andrei Voznesensky appeared such lunches as the Queen of Beauty, " Best city Earth "," Be with me "," The Song of First Love "and many others. And to the south of the square, you can look at the monument to the legendary composer Aram Khachaturian.
North Avenue
The North Avenue is a pedestrian street connecting the opera and ballet theater with the Republic Square. The project of the Northern Avenue was conceived by Tamanyan back in 1900, but with the arrival of the Soviet regime, the project was canceled, and only at the end of the last century they remembered again. The construction has begun much later - in 2006 and 2007. Today, the Northern Prospect has become a place for walks - with restaurants, cafes, summer terraces and shops. In the summer, street musicians play here and street fairs are held.
Restaurant Dolmama.
The restaurant of traditional Armenian cuisine Dolmama, whose main dish is the dolma, has been working since 1998. It is necessary to try the National Classic: the traditional soup from the Armenian yogurt Matsuna - Savior, delicious snacks, as well as the types of chashlama, a highway from a lamb and a kebab, seasoned with doshab (grape juice sauce).
Route 2.
From the Republic of the Republic to the House-Museum of Parajanov
Republic Square
The Republic Square is one of the main attractions of Yerevan. It has a house of the Government of the Republic of Armenia, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Energy, the hotel "Armenia Marriott", the central building of the Post and the Museum of History and the National Art Gallery. All of them are made of tuff and basalt. Opposite the museum there is a swimming pool with singing fountains, in the evenings playing here classical musicwhich is associated with the color and pressure of the fountain jets. In the summer there is very lively, especially in the evenings.
Cafe ArtBridge Bookstore.
ARTBRIDGE cafe is a fairly old entity. In a small room, two rooms were fitted, where you can eat, as well as a small book Shop. The cafe often conduct exhibitions-selling works of local artists, here you can always read fresh press and magazines for a cup of good coffee. The cafe is famous for delicious breakfasts and lunches and excellent service.
Street Abovyana
The old street wears the name of the great Armenian writer Khachatura Abovyan and stretches from the Republic Square to the top of the Small Center. Along it, numerous cafes and shops, the Cinema "Moscow", Russian Drama Theater named after K. S. Stanislavsky, the building of the Union of Artists, the Church of the Holy Catogic, built in the XIII century, and other picturesque buildings.
Restaurant "Charenza, 28"
The restaurant with a wide selection of wines and good Armenian and Middle Eastern kitchen is located in a small mansion on the same street. The restaurant itself is a few halls with a home interior, a balcony and a charming summer terrace. It is especially comfortable in the evenings here, always well served, and for several visits you can feel like Yerevan becomes in my own family.
Flea market "Vernissage"
The market next to the area of \u200b\u200bthe republic, where masters and needlers are going on weekends and expose their work. The opening day was formed in the 1980s and became the largest market for souvenirs and decorations in the country. Here you can also find vintage interior items, dishes, carpets, books. Local residents, like tourists, always a lot.
Sayat Novy Avenue
One of the oldest streets The cities are named after the medieval Armenian poet, the musician and the masters of love lyrics. Walking through it, it is worth paying attention to the Yerevan State Conservatory named after the Committee and the Khovasha Tumanyan Puppet Theater, and also look into one of the many souvenir shops.
Mirzoyan Library.
Chamber Library Photobook and Photo Gallery, where, in addition to exhibitions, conduct seminars, lectures and presentations. Based on a talented photographer, owner of the Magnum Caucasus Award of 2010 by Karen Mirzoyan. Here you can relax, view albums and drink wine or tea in a guaranteed pleasant company. Almost all furniture and details of the interior of the 60-70s are restored by the hands of the founder and friends of the library.
Pay attention is not only for the collection, but also to the place where the library is located is one of the most beautiful yards of Yerevan.
Parajanova House Museum
In the late 80s, the Museum of Sergei Parajanova was founded in Yerevan, but 1988 earthquake delayed construction, and the museum was opened only in 1991. According to Parajanov's will, all his artistic legacy - collages, drawings, installations - was transferred to their homeland from Tiflis apartment.
The museum's exposition is more than 250 works, two memorial rooms are also reproduced.
Route 3.
From the House-Museum of Tumanyan to the Stadium "Hrazdan
House Museum ovansa Tumanyan
The Museum of an outstanding Armenian poet and writer Ovasnes Tumanyan was opened in 1953 by his daughter, who became the first director of the museum. Personal things are collected, publications in different languages, on the second floor in detail the apartment of Tumanyan in Tiflis, where he lived the last years of his life.
If you have 2-4 free days, I propose to go to Armenia. During this time you have time to charge new impressions, know all the charm of Armenian hospitality, taste local cuisine And leave here a part of your heart.
How to get and where to live
It is necessary to get to Armenia by plane. Tickets - from 4400 rubles depending on the airline. From the airport to the city - on one of the minibuses for 40-50 rubles (200 drams) 20 minutes away. Armenia - cheap country, there are many different budget hotels And hostels on any wallet.
It is best to have in stock 3-4 days - then you will be able to see half of the country. But two days will be enough for you to impregnate by the local culture. We were lucky: friends recommended a guide with the car. We wrote their wishes to him in places, and he already offered the best route. Even almost waved in Georgia, which is just three hours drive from Yerevan.
Yerevan
Armenian hospitality begins right in the minibus: "Guests are expensive, your stop!" - the driver announces loud.
Legends say that Yerevan got his name from the exclamation of Nov "Yerevats!" (What does it mean "she appeared!") When he saw Ararat. Splinter Noeva Ark You can see at the local museum.
Yerevan's heart - Republic Square with singing fountains. In the evening, a music show begins: tourists, local with kids admire, dancing and make selfie against a colorful spray. On the other hand, the northern prospectus, which reminds of something Arbat. There are branded shops, European-type restaurants, musicians and other local talents.
A little further is another central place - Opera House. 7 minutes directly and, perhaps, the main attraction of Yerevan, which overlooks the entire city surrounded by the mountains - Cascade. Be sure to climb there at sunset to see a pink-cutting Yerevan in the rays of the setting sun. The cascade is surrounded by fun monuments: Blue Penguin, a man from the letters, a lush lady and not only.
Now in Yerevan is much warmer than in Moscow. There is a real spring: the sun blends mighty, blooms greens, grows her grass, the aroma of Cherchet is growing in the air. Walk - one pleasure.
To get around the whole city enough for a whole day. Many attractions are among residential arrays (maps.me to help). But walking in the courtyards, you look at nonposable places. Most of all I was impressed with ropes with clothes, graffiti on the walls and painted arches of houses. Right on the streets are tents with bright fragrant flowers.
Unlike Russia, there are walking and sit in the seeds around the churches. For example, in Echmiadzin, where there is a religious museum with shrines and the main Armenian church, full of parents with children, retirees - they are sitting on the benches or stroll through the large area.
Traveling around the country
Armenia is a very beautiful country. I was surprised there everything: the ideal triangular ridges of the mountains, age, wisdom and architecture of the ancient monasteries, air, wellness and openness of people, the aroma of cherries and honey in the gardens, the noise of mountain rivers and mineral water. It is strange that with such a cheapness and beauty in Armenia a bit of tourists.
Lake Sevan is an hour's drive from Yerevan on a picturesque peninsula. Magnet for tourists (and for local) - an ancient monastery. Armenian churches are very modest and monumental: most of them retained the appearance, but the restoration is needed. Inside them, several icons or even faded images of Jesus, ancient sacred patterned crosses - Khachkars. By the way, you will not find two identical Khachkarov - the pattern is similar, but everywhere is different. For me, the mystery, as was done in ancient times, when there was a small choice of tools. Our guide said that there is not only sacral meaning in cutting patterns on the stone. It was very difficult to work on it - it checked the hardness of faith.
On the lake blowing the wind, but at the end we smiled at luck: the sun turned out and turned the steel smooth of the lake in a blue color. The season here begins in August-July. Here they bathe, fish, ride scooters. It is still for the sake of exciting species that open from the hill of the peak of the peninsula.
The second most popular place is Tatev. To get there, we left at 6 am. But they met dawn and saw the peaks of Ararat blush in the rays of the sun. The spectacle is unforgettable!
Four hours drive and you will find yourself in the mountains where the longest runs cable car in the world - Wings of Tatev. In 12 minutes and 3,500 drams of the cabin will carry you over the gorges straight to the ancient monastery. All profits from tickets goes to its restoration. Once there lived 500 monks, now there are only four. In the monastery there is a monk whose person is illuminated by kindness. He is often removed by the arriving telegroups, for example, he is in the "eagle and rush". He gladly communicates with tourists. If you go down from the monastery by car, you can stay near the source with mineral water. A little further there will be a small swimming pool with a warm source and a mountain river (you can take a swimsuit and a towel).
Gegard (He is - Iwrank, he - Gehhard) - an ancient monastic complex, where the spear was kept at one time, which Jesus was killed. The complex is among the cliffs and is included in the UNESCO Heritage List. The monastery was founded in the fourth century AD. Like other Armenian churches, it is characterized by suitable patterns on the stone around the perimeter both outside and from the inside. From the inside the church is striking even more: monumental huge vaults, cold stones, sunlight through narrow windows, patterned ceiling - Is it really all the man?
Choir of Virap Located at the foot of Ararat. From the walls of this monastery, a border with Turkey is visible. According to legend in the dungeon of the monastery 13 years sat Sv. Gregory The Educator is one of the first Armenian saints. The dungeon is big, deep and cold - tourists can go there and feel the whole horror. At one time, the spiritual center of the Armenian religion was located in the choir Virape.
Noravank - Another monastery complex is 122 km from Yerevan. It is in the warm gorge among orange mountains. And it was built in the 13th century! After eight centuries, the stone church preserved well, however, the inner decoration in it is concise: stone and several large icons. The complex has several ancient Khachkarov, one of which is dated 1308th year. It is very easy to get lost in time - there is a feeling that the boundaries are erased.
Zavargnotz - The temple of the "tanning angels" near Yerevan is included in the UNESCO Heritage List. Unfortunately, now there are some ruins in the middle of a flowering greenery. Here they love to photograph newlyweds.
Another place that is very impressed - Echmiadzinsky monasterywhere the main Armenian church is located and lives Patriarch. The main church is not like all those that we saw: it is rich decorated with icons, flowers and painting. Directly in it is a museum with Holy Relics: under the glass there are ancient books of handmade 15-16 centuries, particles of the power of saints, souls and the clothing of clergy and two amazing exhibits - a bogid-sized spear and part of the Noahow Ark. You can see all exhibits yourself, and then ask questions Guid. Do not forget during inspection to look up on amazing beauty painted ceiling.
Garny - The pagan temple, which was built according to all the rules of geometry. Built in the likeness of Roman temples: columns, triangular roof. This is the only preserved completely pagan monument in Armenia. Top rises nine steps (three times three), and 24 perimeter columns symbolize ether or heavenly arch. If you look at the drawing, you can see equilateral triangles (again the sacred number 3), the circle in which 6 circles are followed (6 - perfection) and in some proportions of the number 8 (infinity) and 5 (in some cultures the number of creation). It is no coincidence that Garni is called a reflection of space.
Food and Drinks
Armenia is a paradise of fresh vegetables and fruits, nuts, dried fruits, greenery and, of course, meat. Plus the country is that it is possible to get a large portion of food for 200-300 rubles. Full dinner for two will cost rubles 800: pizza, soup, snack, side disk. Unlike Moscow, you can enter almost any cafe - prices do not bite. The most famous - the Tashir Pizza network, the Tavern "Old Yerevan" and "Yerevan" (opposite Opera House At the corner of the Northern Avenue and in the Revolution Square), the network Karas.
The city is full of shops and bakers, where you can buy fresh pastries: crispy khachapuri with cheese, pies, meat in pita or greens in the dough (Women's Hats). The most delicious baking next to Sevan: there is a huge shop, there are different ovens (including on fire), where everyone is prepared right with you. We were impressed by huge crispy khachapuri, similar to Baguette. They are taken directly from the oven, carefully wrapped in the parchment and hand in hungry tourists. Mmm!
Another National Pride of Armenia - Coffee. There is a lot of cafes in the city center, where you are boiled to all the rules.
I could not pass by grilled vegetables, kebabs and khachapuri in Ajars. I also advise you to try dried fruits, which absorbed all the sun, Churchhel, Fastille (or Fasting with stuffing nuts and honey), Puff pastry with a sweet filling of Gata.
From drinks you can evaluate wine, brandy and apricot vodka. In Yerevan and in its surroundings, there are a lot of brandy and wine productions, where you will not only tell the secrets of cooking drinks, but also treat them. We tried a pomegranate wine, which turned out to be soft and apricot vodka (64 degrees! But the stack saves from the cold).
"How do you use our service?" - one Armenian asked me in Moscow. "Little pies are not at all small ...". And that's it.
- Take a warm sweater and hat to Lake Sevan. And it's better to still coat, scarf. Do not look at the fact that in Yerevan it is hot. On Sevan blowing the penetrating wind. Weather in the mountains are unpredictable. The hat and the second sweater would save me from a terrible cold.
- Find an experienced guide by car (you can also take a car yourself). We recommended familiar. Very satisfied - three days on a comfortable car with a cool man. We could not see so much.
- Choose local sweets as souvenirs (Churchhel, Paxtil, Gato), Armenian coffee, pomegranate wine or grenade (symbolizes fertility, love, success).
- Do not pass by grandmother in Garni, which prepares the most delicious jam (from berries, fruits, cones), honey, pasteil, Gato, and others. Her tray is extreme on the left, if you stand back to the goal. Grandmother is unique: it was even included in the guidebooks in Armenia.
- From the airport just and cheap to get to the center. Get out from the first floor and go to the right to the stop. There are minibuses that will take you to the center much cheaper than the drivers are asked.
Photo of Catherine Garanina
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Eastern cities always attract thousands of tourists. The reason for this is still not defined. Perhaps the case in the unique culture of the East, and maybe the reason lies in the hospitality of the inhabitants. Perhaps the case and in ancient historySupported by excellent architecture. Whatever it was, but now Yerevan is one of the main cities of the East in popularity ratings among tourists. And what was before?
History Yerevan
Yerevan consider one of ancient settlements on the planet. He leads his story from the ancient fortress of Erebuni, founded by the king of Urartu by Argishti I. It happened during the heyday of the ancient state - in 782 BC. This date is considered the year of the founding of Yerevan, although this version is very controversial. The fact is that Erebuni was built within the modern Yerevan, but on his southern border. And in the 4th century BC, when Uranta was no longer on the map (the Fortress of Erebuni before that time still existed as part of Persia or as an independent settlement), went to the fly. Thus, from IV to III centuries. BC There were no settlements in this place at all. However, this version does not have accurate proof, so scientists decided to believe that Yerevan is a direct heir to Erebuni, which is in favor of what the semantic resemblances.
With an already modern title, Yerevan appeared again in sources with the emergence of Armenia as a separate state. For the first time in Armenian, he is mentioned in the "Letters Book" in 607 of our era. The city appears in the book due to the fact that one of the Armenian Church of Daniel remained the faithful Chalkidon Cathedral. In this century, Yerevan was the main defense and military paragraph of the war of Persia and Byzantium. In 650, Arabs are besieged, but they take the city only after 8 years. After another 2 years, the current capital occurs a rebellion, as a result, the authorities return to Armenians. At the same time, the Arabs are expelled from the entire territory of Armenia, where the new kingdom rises - Anonya.
Almost two centuries, the new Great Armenia lives in prosperity, but in 1045 he is conquered by Byzantium. Yerevan himself captures Selzhuki Turks, but the city remains and even grows. Until 1387, when the settlement destroys Tamerlan, destroying it almost completely, the capital of Armenia flourished, 20 thousand people lived here. In general, before the start of the destructive wars of the XVI-XVII centuries. Yerevan was under the rule of the Turks several times (they were important cultural Center), Tatar-Mongols (did not pay attention to the value of the settlement) and directly Armenians (legal owners of the city).
With the beginning of the war between Sefevids and the Ottoman Empire, Yerevan became one of the key strategic paragraphs of the region. All Armenia was then considered the arena of destructive battles, who seriously reduced the national-indigenous population and increased the share of Turks and Kurds. During the war, Polisa passed for various authorities 14 times, and in the end got troops Russian Empire. Numerous shifts of rulers, population cleaning, destruction cultural monuments They affected the appearance of the city, which in the New Century entered the bloodless and depressed. You can mark several key battles for Yerevan and their consequences:
- At the beginning of the XVI century, the beginning of military actions for Yerevan laid the seizure of the city of Ismail Sefvi - the founder of the Sefavid dynasty;
- In 1554, the destruction of the settlement and the murder of almost all Armenians answered Turks;
- In 1580, the Ottoman Empire strengthened in Yerevan by the troops of Vizier Lala Mustafa Pasha. Farhat-Pasha in two years erected here a powerful fortress with double walls, towers and a bridge;
- In 1604, Yerevan returned to Sefvidam thanks to the attack of Shah Abbas I. At the same time, the Shah, fearing the attacks of Ottomans, ordered to evict the entire population of Yerevan and the surrounding territories of Glub of Persia. Using the tactics of the "scorched land", Sefevidam managed to maintain the region;
- In 1635, the Turks again captured the city, but returned to his Persians in a couple of months. The peace treaty of 1639 finally consolidated Yerevan for Persia.
Under the rule of Sefavid, as part of Persia, a separate Erivanic (Yerevan) kingdom was allocated. In national composition, Muslims prevailed, whereas ethnic Armenians lived in the city itself. These people were considered masters of crafts and trade, an important part of Yerevan, but were obliged to obey the Arab feudal. The city itself was divided into quarters, he had more than 2000 houses, several dozen churches, 2 schools and 2 markets. By the time the seizure of the Russian Empire there was only 6 thousand inhabitants, which led the result of the war.
Russia tried to take Yerevan before - in 1804-1808, in the years of the first war with the Persia. Then both attacks were unsuccessful, but Russian troops were successful in the second war, in 1827 he moved to the Russian Empire under the conditions of the world of the second Russian-Persian war along with all Erivan Khanate. Then the city became the center of Armenian province, which was later renamed Erivanian. Under the conditions of the world, residents of Khanate were allowed to switch over the border of Russia and return to Persia. The results of resettlement reduced the number of residents of Yerevan to 12 thousand, while the share of Armenians increased to 40%. By the beginning of the twentieth century, almost 30 thousand people lived here, the first half of them was Azerbaijani, the second - Armenian. Russian numbered only 2%.
Even the fact that Yerevan was the capital of the province, did not help him recover. He was typical provincial, with low-rise clay houses and many ruins. Laying the railway here to Persia and Tiflis helped develop economic potential. Subsequently, schools and gymnasium opened, industrial development began, founded the tram line.
Czechhard revolutions did not significantly affect Yerevan. In 1918, he became the capital of the First Armenian Republic, in 1920, the parts of the Red Army were included here. A year later, the power of Bolsheviks turned out to be dropped during a popular uprising, but almost immediately regular parts of the Red Army restored their dominance. On April 2, 1921, the Date is considered to establish the USSR authorities in Armenia and Yerevan. With it, a grand restructuring of the city, conducted from 1924, was launched during the reconstruction, the appearance of the settlement has completely changed. The ruins of the fortress were destroyed, the palaces and mosques were demolished, new avenues were laid and houses were built from traditional pink tuff. Built sewer, plumbing, conducted electrification. Since 1988, frequent meetings of independence supporters helped to achieve the disconnection of Armenia. In 1991, the state became independent, and Yerevan turned into a major modern center, interesting tourists and numerous Armenians who left the country in the past years.
Rest in Yerevan
The capital of Armenia is one of the oldest settlements The world (it was based even earlier than Rome!), the largest center of the country and the entire Caucasus. Now they live a little over a million people, which is about a third of the total population of the state. Yerevan is also unique because it was almost completely rebuilt in the middle of the twentieth century with the authorities of the USSR. Now he appears before tourists updated, with buildings from the local pink tuff (such a feature gave him the name "Pink City"), and most importantly - with incredibly hospitable citizens.
Museums Yerevan
State Museum of History of Armenia, Arami Street, 1.
The complex was opened almost immediately after establishing Soviet power in Armenia. It happened in August 1921, when the museum accepted the first visitors in a new format. Then he was called the "Ethnic-Anthropological Museum-Library" and was designed to open the total history of Armenia. The basis for the collection was the private collections of exhibits and the Funds of the Caucasus, the Museum of Antiquities in Nakhichevan, the repository Ani and several other organized exhibitions. The old name, more precisely, its part associated with the library is fair today. There are about 50 thousand books in the institution, including the first printed. She is the book of "Urbatagirk", which was created by the Venetian masters in 1512. In total, there are 400 thousand exhibits in the local history funds, which help to better learn the history of the country, starting from the most ancient times. The first finds are dated Paleolithic, and the latest exhibits refer to the XIX century. Many objects are archaeological, but many and other - literary, cultural, historical.
National Art Gallery of Armenia, Arami Street, 1.
It is part of a major museum complex on the Republic Square, which includes the previous museum. Gallery is one of the largest institutions of a kind of in the CIS, as well as the greatest in Armenia. It was discovered in 1921 at the same time as the Museum of the History of Armenia, but the original Black Stone building was subsequently lined with a white tuff. Now in the tube funds there are about 25 thousand works of Western European, Russian and Armenian painters. By the way, the museum is a world record holder in the number of cloth of Armenian artists. Also here is the largest collection of paintings by Aivazovsky. In addition to the works of the Great Marinist, the Gallery is easy to find the canvas of Feather Chagal and Rubens, Kandinsky and Repin, Bryullov and Surikov, Garza and Oracyan. The gallery is a full member of the World Museum Association.
Historical and Archaeological Museum-Reserve Erebuni, Erebuni Street, 38.
The ancient Fortress of Erebuni was sunk in the summer, as well as its small ruins - already by the forces of Soviet architects, who have developed the remains for building materials. But in 1968, a new museum complex was opened in Yerevan, designed to restore information about Erebuni and the state of Urart. The date was selected specifically: in 1968, Erebuni was 2750 years old. The place also tried to choose the most close to the real position of the fortress - near the Hill Arin-Berd. Now almost 11 thousand exhibits are being stored in the museum, but it is almost available to 500 units for inspection. This is due to the value and brittleness of the remains of culture by Urart. Most Objects are studied in the research department, in reducing and anthropological laboratories. The institution also has branches in the country - in the village of Shengavita and the Tayshebaini fortress. Visitors can examine archaeological findsassociated with the life of Erebuni. And especially the stylish fans of the past can visit Urantian language courses. They were created in order to preserve the culture of Urartu and to create a thematic center based on the museum.
Museum of History of Yerevan, Amiryan Street, 6.
One of the oldest similar museums of Armenia was opened in 1931 as the thematic complex dedicated to Yerevan, his stories from the day of foundation to modernity. If the State Historical Museum will told tourists with the history of the whole of Armenia, then in this institution you can find specialized information about the past exclusively of the same capital. Now the funds contain about 80 thousand facilities, including household items of the past, books and drawings of the Middle Ages, travelers, orders, orders and medals, standards and flags of armies, decorations, telephones and filmmers, much more. Tutoe pride is a genuine historical record, where we are talking about the founding of Erebuni, the authorship of Argishti I.
Yerevan Museum of Contemporary Art, Mashtots Avenue, 7.
He is the first themed museum of contemporary art in the USSR, moreover, he is among all countries of the socialist camp. The complex opened in 1972, when the likely just started to think. The progressiveness of Yerevan supported the then mayor and all Armenian artists who organized the first exhibition, submitting their paintings to the newly minted institution. After 35 years of existence, the museum moved to a new building, where he also organized a permanent exhibition. There have been the works of the new generation of Armenian painters, and old masterpieces remained. Guests of the complex can listen to the excursion in different languages, admire the paintings and learn a little more about art.
Museum-Foundation Gafeschyan, the area of \u200b\u200bthe Grand Yerevan Cascade.
In the city, where the indigenous population was repeatedly purged, and after emigrated almost completely, it is impossible to do without thematic museums. The American Armenian Gerard Gafareschyan, a famous philanthropist who fully supported Yerevan and Armenia, in 2002 opened his own museum here with the support of its own fund. As part of the opening, the Cascade project was completed - the fountains system, decorated with national patterns (the project was engaged in the famous architect from New York - David Hoton). This museum became the center of modern culture and art, and the foundation of the exhibition was the personal collection of Gafaescian. Now the development vector of the sights is aimed at modern and classical world painting.
Museum of Fogrofof Nansen, Nansen Street, 4/4.
In the park of the same name in 2014, a museum of a famous researcher, polar explorer and humanist from Norway - Furside Nansen was opened. The world community is known as the predecessor of Robert Piri, almost reached North Pole. But at one time he was the head of the League department of prisoners of war, engaged in the affairs of refugees, opposed the Armenian Genocide. His personally, Furoopop saved 320 thousand Armenians, organizing their emigration and arrangement in 52 countries of the world. Now, in the museum you can learn about the life of a scientist, about its contribution to the history of Armenia and Yerevan, about the main achievements in the activity. A memorial dedicated to the Armenian Genocide, and several monuments, including the figure of Fogrotofa, are also open at Nansen Park.
Churches and temples Yerevan
Church of Saint Zoran, Street Tumanyan, 2nd deadlock.
It is one of the oldest churches of the city. It is in the ancient quarter of Shaar, in the center of the Old Town, on the site of the ancient chapel of the Holy Apostle Anania. The initial date of construction is unknown, there is information that it has undergone a serious reconstruction in 1632-1635. True, already in 1679, during a powerful earthquake, as well as many other buildings of Yerevan, it was completely destroyed. Restored the temple in the same place in 1693 in the Bright Red Local Stone. External and inner species is characterized by strict forms characteristic of national architecture. Outcomes in the restructuring, the sacred structure was reconstructed in the 1970s. Restored the roof and overlap, built a choral gallery, set the surrounding territory. Now the church is valid.
Cathedral of St. Gregory An Illuminator, Yervand Kochar St.
The largest Orthodox church of Yerevan and the entire Transcaucasian region was consecrated in 2001 - to the 1700th anniversary of the adoption of the country of Christianity. The sacred relics of St. Gregory are kept here, which the temple presented the monks of Naples. The cathedral consists of 3 churches, including SVT churches. Queen Ashchen and Tiridata, as well as the temple of SVT. Gregory. All three saints were the main distributors of Christianity in Armenia. The cathedral is distinguished by the rigor of contours and paints both in the exterior and in the interior. Inside the temples are spacious, light, without paint and almost without icons. Their and beautiful window stained glass windows are distinguished.
Blue Mosque, Mesrop Master Avenue, 10.
The ancient Cathedral Mosque of Yerevan was opened in 1766 by the decree of the local Khan of the Ottoman Empire. Then she was the main shrine of Armenia for the entire Turkish population practiced Islam. The mosque complex is huge - it takes almost 7000 square meters. m, including a library, a hall for prayers and madrasas. At the southeastern part, Minaret rushes, and the basis of the complex is 28 buildings, the main ritual building with a dome and a large courtyard. In 1931, the mosque was closed, the Museum of Nature of Armenia was opened here, later opened the planetarium, and now there is a center for the Iranian community of the country.
Republic Square.
The most famous area is not only Yerevan, but also the whole country was to appear in the city during the initial reconstruction of 1924. But the idea of \u200b\u200bthe chief architect A. Tamanyan was so complicated that she was stretched for 34 years. Only in 1958, the central square appeared in the capital of Armenia, performed in a single style. In the first embodiment, the place should have been completely oval, but as a result, tourists can ulcerate a unique combination of oval and trapezium. The perimeter is the key city buildings: a museum complex (there are a historical museum and gallery of the arts), the Government of Armenia (the building tower is equipped with the main in the city and the country for hours), Post Office, Ministry of Energy and Foreign Affairs, a fashionable hotel. All buildings are designed in one way - the bottom is represented by a white-pink basalt, and the top is a tuff. Before Museum complex The singing fountains of Yerevan are installed, from which the boulevard with drinking fountains depart. The total number of them is 2750 - by the number of years, the fulfillment of the capital of Armenia on the day of the opening of the boulevard. 
Citrnakaberd, Park Cissernacaberd.
The real tragedy of Armenia and Yerevan is the Armenian Genocide of 1915 in the turbulent years of wars and revolutions. To reveal the memory of all those killed in the city was erected memorial Complex with a monument. Citrnakaberd is the name of the monument itself, opened in 1967 at the plateau near Yerevan. It is a mausoleum with 12 high columns in a circle, in the center of which the eternal flame is burning. The decoration of the complex is the 40-meter obelisk, consisting of 2 parts - they are asymmetrical than symbolized Western and Eastern Armenia. To the memorial brings the alley, near spruce. These trees are also symbols, each of them was planted by a well-known political or cultural figure associated with the Armenian people. And there is a scene nearby, where thousands of Armenians from Yerevan and other cities and countries are going annually.
Cafes and restaurants Yerevan
Restaurant "Dolmama", Pushkin Street, 10.
In this national restaurant in the center of Yerevan, as follows from the name, you can try a dolma. In general, the dolma is a national oriental dish, which is a grape leaves stuffed with meat. In fact, it is cabbage rolls with minced meat in the leaves of grapes, but preparing with the differences in every national kitchen. In the institution "Dolmama" a recipe for dishes modified, replacing meat minced meat with separate pieces of meat. Immediately, rosemary and chili peppers add in dolt, thanks to which the taste of the dish becomes more fresh and sharp.
Restaurant "Old Erivan", North Avenue, 2.
Classic and pretty expensive restaurant, offering tourists to try all national dishes. In favor of this institution, there are really high quality dishes, an interesting national interior, service speed and pleasant live music. From the branded eats it is worth noting hash (liquid hot beef legs with seasonings), Paszuz Tolma (a variety of vegetables in grape leaves or cabbage) and, of course, all types of kebabs.
Restaurant-tavern "Caucasus", Street Anrapetyutian, 82.
And in this institution, everyone can enjoy dishes not only by Armenian cuisine, but also of all the peoples of the Caucasus. Create here according to the old national recipes, and therefore the taste of the yoke does not go any comparison with the street food prepared by the flow. All visitors can advise to try Harcho (acute thick meat soup), Khachapuri (cheese snack in test), Chkmeruli (juicy chicken under Georgian sauce), kebabs, fish dishes, Armenian tea. The restaurant also indicates the relatively low cost of the evacuations offered. 
Cafe "Havana", Leningradian Street, 1/6.
For supporters of the classic kitchen, you can advise this restaurant complex. European cuisine is prepared here, it is especially good Italian, offered Armenian dishes and even Mexican masterpieces. "Havana" is not only a restaurant, but also a club, a bar, and hookah, and showroom. All guests have a variety of show programs, live music events, etc. The restaurant is divided into several halls, including the eastern, where guests are waiting national character, hookah and tent.
Snack "Zhigyalov Hats", Street Terry, 60.
In this small cafe, guests can try only one national dishBut visit this place is worth at least once. Kushany in the cafe is called the same as the place itself - "Hings Haz". It is this National Karabakh recipe. Thin lavash, generously stunted by various greens. Local residents say that there should be at least 40 different grained grasses. In "Hings Haz" offer a recipe with 12 herbs, and in addition they offer a glass of pomegranate wine.
Inexpensive fast foods and street restaurants.
In these places, it is possible to have a fiscal and delicious snack, while feeling the flavor of national cuisine. Separately, it is worth highlighting the "Hinkali" institution, where it is necessary to try snacks, greens and, of course, several types of chinki - fried, with cheese or meat.
Yerevan Shopping
Flea market "Vernissage", Aram Street at Hanrapetutyan Street.
Bigger open market In Yerevan, where you can find almost anything. With all this, almost all products are manual, not streaming. On the ranks it is easy to find silver and gold products, decorations of stone, dishes, paintings and carpets, musical instruments and figurines. The most popular goods of the market are national carpets that are presented here in the whole manifold. Alcoholic beverages are also in demand, namely, Armenian brandy, featuring quality and history. Prices are much lower here than in tourist stores, but the choice is slightly smaller. However, the visit to the "Vernissage" is an excellent way to get acquainted with the culture of Yerevan and Armenia. And additional flavor will give the opportunity to bargain.
Shopping center "Tashir", Movses Street, Kharenza, 33.
Opened in 2004, the largest shopping center in Yerevan attracts not only tourists to its launo, but also local residents. On 7 floors and 22 thousand square meters. M is a huge selection of clothing, shoes, linen, cosmetics, gifts, food and other goods. In the complex there are branded shops and small estates, very many places here for family holiday and shopping. Of the specific brand departments in the shopping and entertainment center, you can highlight "Carat", Puma, Rouge, Giani, Waggon and " Child's world"." Tashir "is considered to be a visit to Yerevan, as it is not only a shopping center, but also a popular meeting place and entertainment.
Abovyana Street - North Avenue.
The whole street is the trading quarter of Yerevan. Starting on the street. Abovyana, moving to ul. Tumanyan, and continuing on the North Avenue, lies the largest shopping center cities. Here, tourists will be able to find branded clothing stores and shoes, including Mango and Promod, Carpisa and Swarovski, Massimo Dutti and Etam, Aldo and Okaidi. Luxury boutiques Emporio Armani and Burberry, Philipp Plein and Billionaire, Brioni and Polo Ralph Lauren are located. The La Galleria with mono and multi-brand boutiques is considered a key store on Prospect.
Dalma Garden Mall, Cycernacabidi Highway, 3.
The first Mall of Yerevan, consisting of 3 floors and 5 thousand square meters. M. Some call him a shopping and entertainment center, but in essence it is still an outlet. Here are a variety of branded shops offering impressive discounts. At the same time find finding both clothes and shoes and household goods, sports accessories and household appliances. Numerous jewelry stores, and chic food court, and a multifunctional cinema, and bowling tracks work here. Special transport is regularly traveled to Mail from Yerevan.
Ancient, one of the most ancient cities in the world, Yerevan is a real pearl of the East. He has been leading his story for more than 2750 years, while the Millennium of the past were bright and dark spots. Multiple wars and change of authorities when confronting the Turks with Persians, the provincial capital in the Russian Empire, a large-scale restructuring in the USSR, the modern center today. Yerevan Multipoint and diverse, he retains traditions and impresses unusualness. And here they live the most hospitable people on Earth!
Museums Yerevan
State Museum of History of Armenia, Arami Street, 1.
The complex was opened almost immediately after establishing Soviet power in Armenia. It happened in August 1921, when the museum accepted the first visitors in a new format. Then he was called the "Ethnic-Anthropological Museum-Library" and was designed to open the total history of Armenia. The basis for the collection was the private collections of exhibits and the Funds of the Caucasus, the Museum of Antiquities in Nakhichevan, the repository Ani and several other organized exhibitions. The old name, more precisely, its part associated with the library is fair today. There are about 50 thousand books in the institution, including the first printed. She is the book of "Urbatagirk", which was created by the Venetian masters in 1512. In total, there are 400 thousand exhibits in the local history funds, which help to better learn the history of the country, starting from the most ancient times. The first finds are dated Paleolithic, and the latest exhibits refer to the XIX century. Many objects are archaeological, but many and other - literary, cultural, historical.
National Art Gallery of Armenia, Arami Street, 1.
It is part of a major museum complex on the Republic Square, which includes the previous museum. Gallery is one of the largest institutions of a kind of in the CIS, as well as the greatest in Armenia. It was discovered in 1921 at the same time as the Museum of the History of Armenia, but the original Black Stone building was subsequently lined with a white tuff. Now in the tube funds there are about 25 thousand works of Western European, Russian and Armenian painters. By the way, the museum is a world record holder in the number of cloth of Armenian artists. Also here is the largest collection of paintings by Aivazovsky. In addition to the works of the Great Marinist, the Gallery is easy to find the canvas of Feather Chagal and Rubens, Kandinsky and Repin, Bryullov and Surikov, Garza and Oracyan. The gallery is a full member of the World Museum Association.
Historical and Archaeological Museum-Reserve Erebuni, Erebuni Street, 38.
The ancient Fortress of Erebuni was sunk in the summer, as well as its small ruins - already by the forces of Soviet architects, who have developed the remains for building materials. But in 1968, a new museum complex was opened in Yerevan, designed to restore information about Erebuni and the state of Urart. The date was selected specifically: in 1968, Erebuni was 2750 years old. The place also tried to choose the most close to the real position of the fortress - near the Hill Arin-Berd. Now almost 11 thousand exhibits are being stored in the museum, but it is almost available to 500 units for inspection. This is due to the value and brittleness of the remains of culture by Urart. Most of the objects are studied in the research department, in reducing and anthropological laboratories. The institution also has branches in the country - in the village of Shengavita and the Tayshebaini fortress. Visitors can inspect archaeological finds associated with Erebuni's life. And especially the stylish fans of the past can visit Urantian language courses. They were created in order to preserve the culture of Urartu and to create a thematic center based on the museum.
Museum of History of Yerevan, Amiryan Street, 6.
One of the oldest similar museums of Armenia was opened in 1931 as the thematic complex dedicated to Yerevan, his stories from the day of foundation to modernity. If the State Historical Museum will told tourists with the history of the whole of Armenia, then in this institution you can find specialized information about the past exclusively of the same capital. Now the funds contain about 80 thousand facilities, including household items of the past, books and drawings of the Middle Ages, travelers, orders, orders and medals, standards and flags of armies, decorations, telephones and filmmers, much more. Tutoe pride is a genuine historical record, where we are talking about the founding of Erebuni, the authorship of Argishti I.
Yerevan Museum of Contemporary Art, Mashtots Avenue, 7.
He is the first themed museum of contemporary art in the USSR, moreover, he is among all countries of the socialist camp. The complex opened in 1972, when the likely just started to think. The progressiveness of Yerevan supported the then mayor and all Armenian artists who organized the first exhibition, submitting their paintings to the newly minted institution. After 35 years of existence, the museum moved to a new building, where he also organized a permanent exhibition. There have been the works of the new generation of Armenian painters, and old masterpieces remained. Guests of the complex can listen to the excursion in different languages, admire the paintings and learn a little more about art.
Museum-Foundation Gafeschyan, the area of \u200b\u200bthe Grand Yerevan Cascade.
In the city, where the indigenous population was repeatedly purged, and after emigrated almost completely, it is impossible to do without thematic museums. The American Armenian Gerard Gafareschyan, a famous philanthropist who fully supported Yerevan and Armenia, in 2002 opened his own museum here with the support of its own fund. As part of the opening, the Cascade project was completed - the fountains system, decorated with national patterns (the project was engaged in the famous architect from New York - David Hoton). This museum became the center of modern culture and art, and the foundation of the exhibition was the personal collection of Gafaescian. Now the development vector of the sights is aimed at modern and classical world painting.
Museum of Fogrofof Nansen, Nansen Street, 4/4.
In the park of the same name in 2014, a museum of a famous researcher, polar explorer and humanist from Norway - Furside Nansen was opened. The world community is known as the predecessor of Robert Piri, almost reached the North Pole. But at one time he was the head of the League department of prisoners of war, engaged in the affairs of refugees, opposed the Armenian Genocide. His personally, Furoopop saved 320 thousand Armenians, organizing their emigration and arrangement in 52 countries of the world. Now, in the museum you can learn about the life of a scientist, about its contribution to the history of Armenia and Yerevan, about the main achievements in the activity. A memorial dedicated to the Armenian Genocide, and several monuments, including the figure of Fogrotofa, are also open at Nansen Park.
Churches and temples Yerevan
Church of Saint Zoran, Street Tumanyan, 2nd deadlock.
It is one of the oldest churches of the city. It is in the ancient quarter of Shaar, in the center of the Old Town, on the site of the ancient chapel of the Holy Apostle Anania. The initial date of construction is unknown, there is information that it has undergone a serious reconstruction in 1632-1635. True, already in 1679, during a powerful earthquake, as well as many other buildings of Yerevan, it was completely destroyed. Restored the temple in the same place in 1693 in the Bright Red Local Stone. External and inner species is characterized by strict forms characteristic of national architecture. Outcomes in the restructuring, the sacred structure was reconstructed in the 1970s. Restored the roof and overlap, built a choral gallery, set the surrounding territory. Now the church is valid.
Cathedral of St. Gregory An Illuminator, Yervand Kochar St.
The largest Orthodox church of Yerevan and the entire Transcaucasian region was consecrated in 2001 - to the 1700th anniversary of the adoption of the country of Christianity. The sacred relics of St. Gregory are kept here, which the temple presented the monks of Naples. The cathedral consists of 3 churches, including SVT churches. Queen Ashchen and Tiridata, as well as the temple of SVT. Gregory. All three saints were the main distributors of Christianity in Armenia. The cathedral is distinguished by the rigor of contours and paints both in the exterior and in the interior. Inside the temples are spacious, light, without paint and almost without icons. Their and beautiful window stained glass windows are distinguished.
Blue Mosque, Mesrop Master Avenue, 10.
The ancient Cathedral Mosque of Yerevan was opened in 1766 by the decree of the local Khan of the Ottoman Empire. Then she was the main shrine of Armenia for the entire Turkish population practiced Islam. The mosque complex is huge - it takes almost 7000 square meters. m, including a library, a hall for prayers and madrasas. At the southeastern part, Minaret rushes, and the basis of the complex is 28 buildings, the main ritual building with a dome and a large courtyard. In 1931, the mosque was closed, the Museum of Nature of Armenia was opened here, later opened the planetarium, and now there is a center for the Iranian community of the country.
Republic Square.
The most famous area is not only Yerevan, but also the whole country was to appear in the city during the initial reconstruction of 1924. But the idea of \u200b\u200bthe chief architect A. Tamanyan was so complicated that she was stretched for 34 years. Only in 1958, the central square appeared in the capital of Armenia, performed in a single style. In the first embodiment, the place should have been completely oval, but as a result, tourists can ulcerate a unique combination of oval and trapezium. The perimeter is the key city buildings: a museum complex (there are a historical museum and gallery of the arts), the Government of Armenia (the building tower is equipped with the main in the city and the country for hours), Post Office, Ministry of Energy and Foreign Affairs, a fashionable hotel. All buildings are designed in one way - the bottom is represented by a white-pink basalt, and the top is a tuff. Before the museum complex, the singing fountains of Yerevan are installed, from which the boulevard with drinking fonts are departed. The total number of them is 2750 - by the number of years, the fulfillment of the capital of Armenia on the day of the opening of the boulevard.
Citrnakaberd, Park Cissernacaberd.
The real tragedy of Armenia and Yerevan is the Armenian Genocide of 1915 in the turbulent years of wars and revolutions. To reveal the memory of all those killed in the city, a memorial complex with a monument was erected. Citrnakaberd is the name of the monument itself, opened in 1967 at the plateau near Yerevan. It is a mausoleum with 12 high columns in a circle, in the center of which the eternal flame is burning. The decoration of the complex is the 40-meter obelisk, consisting of 2 parts - they are asymmetrical than symbolized Western and Eastern Armenia. To the memorial brings the alley, near spruce. These trees are also symbols, each of them was planted by a well-known political or cultural figure associated with the Armenian people. And there is a scene nearby, where thousands of Armenians from Yerevan and other cities and countries are going annually.
Cafes and restaurants Yerevan
Restaurant "Dolmama", Pushkin Street, 10.
In this national restaurant in the center of Yerevan, as follows from the name, you can try a dolma. In general, the dolma is a national oriental dish, which is a grape leaves stuffed with meat. In fact, it is cabbage rolls with minced meat in the leaves of grapes, but preparing with the differences in every national kitchen. In the institution "Dolmama" a recipe for dishes modified, replacing meat minced meat with separate pieces of meat. Immediately, rosemary and chili peppers add in dolt, thanks to which the taste of the dish becomes more fresh and sharp.
Restaurant "Old Erivan", North Avenue, 2.
Classic and pretty expensive restaurant, offering tourists to try all national dishes. In favor of this institution, there are really high quality dishes, an interesting national interior, service speed and pleasant live music. From the branded eats it is worth noting hash (liquid hot beef legs with seasonings), Paszuz Tolma (a variety of vegetables in grape leaves or cabbage) and, of course, all types of kebabs.
Restaurant-tavern "Caucasus", Street Anrapetyutian, 82.
And in this institution, everyone can enjoy dishes not only by Armenian cuisine, but also of all the peoples of the Caucasus. Create here according to the old national recipes, and therefore the taste of the yoke does not go any comparison with the street food prepared by the flow. All visitors can advise to try Harcho (acute thick meat soup), Khachapuri (cheese snack in test), Chkmeruli (juicy chicken under Georgian sauce), kebabs, fish dishes, Armenian tea. The restaurant also indicates the relatively low cost of the evacuations offered.
Cafe "Havana", Leningradian Street, 1/6.
For supporters of the classic kitchen, you can advise this restaurant complex. European cuisine is prepared here, it is especially good Italian, offered Armenian dishes and even Mexican masterpieces. "Havana" is not only a restaurant, but also a club, a bar, and hookah, and showroom. All guests have a variety of show programs, in the evening of live music, etc. The restaurant is divided into several halls, including the eastern, where the national flavor, hookah and tent are waiting for guests.
Snack "Zhigyalov Hats", Street Terry, 60.
In this small cafe, guests can try only one national dish, but visit this place is at least once. Kushany in the cafe is called the same as the place itself - "Hings Haz". It is this National Karabakh recipe. Thin lavash, generously stunted by various greens. Local residents say that there should be at least 40 different grained grasses. In "Hings Haz" offer a recipe with 12 herbs, and in addition they offer a glass of pomegranate wine.
Inexpensive fast foods and street restaurants.
In these places, it is possible to have a fiscal and delicious snack, while feeling the flavor of national cuisine. Separately, it is worth highlighting the "Hinkali" institution, where it is necessary to try snacks, greens and, of course, several types of chinki - fried, with cheese or meat.
Yerevan Shopping
Flea market "Vernissage", Aram Street at Hanrapetutyan Street.
The largest open market in Yerevan, where you can find almost anything. With all this, almost all products are manual, not streaming. On the ranks it is easy to find silver and gold products, decorations of stone, dishes, paintings and carpets, musical instruments and figurines. The most popular goods of the market are national carpets that are presented here in the whole manifold. Alcoholic beverages are also in demand, namely, Armenian brandy, featuring quality and history. Prices are much lower here than in tourist stores, but the choice is slightly smaller. However, the visit to the "Vernissage" is an excellent way to get acquainted with the culture of Yerevan and Armenia. And additional flavor will give the opportunity to bargain.
Shopping center "Tashir", Movses Street, Kharenza, 33.
Opened in 2004, the largest shopping center in Yerevan attracts not only tourists, but also the locals. On 7 floors and 22 thousand square meters. M is a huge selection of clothing, shoes, linen, cosmetics, gifts, food and other goods. The complex has branded shops and small estates, a lot of places for family holidays and shopping. From specific brand departments in the shopping and entertainment center you can highlight "Carat", Puma, Rouge, Giani, Waggon and "Children's World". "Tashir" is considered to be a business card Yerevan, as it is not only a shopping center, but also a popular meeting and entertainment destination.
Abovyana Street - North Avenue.
The whole street is the trading quarter of Yerevan. Starting on the street. Abovyana, moving to ul. Tumanyan, but continuing on the North Avenue, lies the largest shopping center of the city. Here, tourists will be able to find branded clothing stores and shoes, including Mango and Promod, Carpisa and Swarovski, Massimo Dutti and Etam, Aldo and Okaidi. Luxury boutiques Emporio Armani and Burberry, Philipp Plein and Billionaire, Brioni and Polo Ralph Lauren are located. The La Galleria with mono and multi-brand boutiques is considered a key store on Prospect.
Dalma Garden Mall, Cycernacabidi Highway, 3.
The first Mall of Yerevan, consisting of 3 floors and 5 thousand square meters. M. Some call him a shopping and entertainment center, but in essence it is still an outlet. Here are a variety of branded shops offering impressive discounts. At the same time find finding both clothes and shoes and household goods, sports accessories and household appliances. Numerous jewelry stores, and chic food court, and a multifunctional cinema, and bowling tracks work here. Special transport is regularly traveled to Mail from Yerevan.
Ancient, one of the most ancient cities in the world, Yerevan is a real pearl of the East. He has been leading his story for more than 2750 years, while the Millennium of the past were bright and dark spots. Multiple wars and change of authorities when confronting the Turks with Persians, the provincial capital in the Russian Empire, a large-scale restructuring in the USSR, the modern center today. Yerevan Multipoint and diverse, he retains traditions and impresses unusualness. And here they live the most hospitable people on Earth!
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