Yerevan: The City of Arts

1. Matenadaran:

The Mesrop Mashtots Institure of Ancient Manuscripts (Matenadaran) has one of the World’s largest depositories of ancient books and manuscripts. Here you can find more than 50000 manuscripts and documents on a large variety of topics, such as history, philosophy, medicine, geography and many more. 

The traditional Armenian illuminated manuscripts will impress you with its unique beauty of colors and shapes, where every small piece has its meaning and philosophy.  

2.Yerevan Opera Theatre:

Armenian National Academic Theatre of Opera and Ballet after Alexander Spendiaryan is a place where each and every person has a chance to dive into music and will feel like home. It was founded in 1933 and since then it has hosted most of the important musical events in Armenia.  The events held here include opera and ballet performances, as well as national Armenian music and dances, jazz  concerts and many more... 

3.National Gallery of Armenia:

The National Picture Gallery of Armenia is located at the Republic Square of Armenia. Established in 1921 it includes around 26000 pieces of art. Here you can find exhibitions of: Medieval Art (documental copies of Garni Temple’s mosaics, wall-paintings etc.); Urartu frescoes (860-590 BC); Armenian classics; Oriental arts and so on.   

4.Karen Demirchyan Complex

Karen Demirchyan Sports and Concerts Complex is a large sports and concert complex consisting of the Concerts hall and the Sports hall. Also, Hayastan conference hall and Argishti hall are designated for diplomatic meetings, exhibitions and other events. The complex has hosted famous musicians and bands, such as Deep Purple, Jethro Tull, Serj Tankian, Garou and others. 

Out of musical and sport events you can visit the complex for figure skating shows or to skate yourself.

5.Cafesjian Museum of Art

The Cafesjian Center for the Arts is a modern art museum situated in central Yerevan in the area inside and all around Cascade. Visit Cafesjian Museum of Arts to enjoy the artworks of modern artists and sculptors from all over the world!

Nature Masterpieces in Armenia

  Lake Sevan

Symphony of Stones in Geghard

Lastiver’s waterfall

  

Dendropark (Stepanavan)

Dilijan National Park (Lake Parz)

Khndzoresk

Mount Ararat

Shaki Waterfall

The Canyon of Vorotan

Mount Aragats (Lake Kari)

Ancient treasures of Armenia: The mysterious

Lastiver Caves

Zorats Karer (3000 - 1200 B.C) 

Tatev Monastery (9th century)

Khor Virap Monastery (642 A.D)

Garni Temple (1st century B.C)

Garni Bath-house (1st century B.C)

Geghard Monastery (4th century)

Kecharis Monastery (11-13th century)

Etchmiadzin Cathedral (301 A.D.) 

Zvartnots Temple (7th century)

15 Things to do in Yerevan:

1. Go for a walk in Lovers’ Park
2. See thousands of ancient manuscripts in Matenadaran
3. Visit Vernissage to get into the colorful culture of Armenia
4. Enjoy your evening in the lights of the Republic Square watching the breathtaking fountain show
5. Don’t hesitate to get lost in the streets of Yerevan, discover the hidden yourself
6. Taste the autumn with Armenian fruits and vegetables
7. Visit Yerevan Brandy Factory to taste the famous Armenian brandy
8. Drink cold water from “caytaxbyur”s. You can find them in every step in the streets of Yerevan
9. Enjoy your evening with friends in one of the cafes at Cascade.
10. When near Cascade don't forget to visit the very artful Art Center Cafesjian
11. Don’t pass by the Saint Gregory the Illuminator Cathedral
12. Have a picnic at Yerevan Botanical Garden
13. Spend a family day in Victory Park, Yerevan. 
14. Try the large variety of Armenian dishes. When staying in Yerevan, don’t go for fast foods, those are easy to be found in any country. 
15. Enjoy every day of your stay and ArmDesk will try to help you on that!