Zvartnots International Airport 33 min
Republic Square (14 min) Grand city square with fountains, once known as Lenin Square, used for public events & celebrations. Armenian Opera Theatre (18 min) 2 halls compose this stately, circular opera house opened in 1933 & hosting regular concerts. Erebuni Fortress (6 min) 782 BCE fortress complex on a hill, with cuneiform inscriptions, plus artifact-filled museum. Mother Armenia monument (21 min) This 22m-tall copper statue of Mother Armenia stands on a towering basalt pedestal with a museum. Garni Temple (45 min) Stunning 1st-century temple known for its columned, classically Greek design & ornamental friezes. National Gallery of Armenia (15 min) Stately art museum with ancient & modern pieces from Armenian, European, Russian & Asian artists. Matenadaran (18 min) Scientific research institute exhibiting many of its rare manuscripts, parchments & books. Blue Mosque (16 min) Mosque from the mid-1700s featuring a turquoise & yellow tiled dome & a tranquil garden. Erebuni Museum Archaeological Preserve (4 min) Local history museum with finds from 3 prominent archaeological sites, including Erebuni Fortress. Vernissage (16 min) Souvenirs, antiques & local foods are among the finds at this well-known open-air street market. Tsitsernakaberd Armenian Genocide Memorial Complex (20 min) Architecturally notable building with educational exhibits on the Armenian Genocide & guided tours. Saint Gregory The Illuminator Cathedral (12 min) Consecrated in 2001, this is the largest Armenian Apostolic cathedral in the world. Cascade Complex (19 min) Cascading series of stairs, landscaped gardens, fountains & sculptures, home to an arts center. Cafesjian Center for the Arts (20 min) Galleries with exhibitions of modern & contemporary Armenian art, with a sculpture garden & store. History Museum Of Armenia (15 min) Well-known museum with a large collection of archeological finds, from bronze items to chariots. |