Zvartnots International Airport 1 hr 9
Matenadaran (41 min) Scientific research institute exhibiting many of its rare manuscripts, parchments & books. History Museum Of Armenia (43 min) Well-known museum with a large collection of archeological finds, from bronze items to chariots. National Gallery of Armenia (42 min) Stately art museum with ancient & modern pieces from Armenian, European, Russian & Asian artists. Erebuni Fortress (43 min) 782 BCE fortress complex on a hill, with cuneiform inscriptions, plus artifact-filled museum. Republic Square (42 min) Grand city square with fountains, once known as Lenin Square, used for public events & celebrations. Geghard Monastery (15 min) This scenic, medieval monastery in a canyon is partially carved out of the mountainside. Saint Gregory The Illuminator Cathedral (43 min) Consecrated in 2001, this is the largest Armenian Apostolic cathedral in the world. Garni Gorge (21 min) Dramatic river gorge with giant cliffs covered with unique columns of basalt rocks. Vernissage (40 min) Souvenirs, antiques & local foods are among the finds at this well-known open-air street market. Havuts Tar Monastery Complex (7 min) Erebuni Museum Archaeological Preserve (40 min) Local history museum with finds from 3 prominent archaeological sites, including Erebuni Fortress. Victory Park (40 min) Storied urban woodland with an amusement park, a lake & the Mother Armenia monument/military museum. Armenian Opera Theatre (43 min) 2 halls compose this stately, circular opera house opened in 1933 & hosting regular concerts. Garni Temple (5 min) Stunning 1st-century temple known for its columned, classically Greek design & ornamental friezes. Mother Armenia monument (41 min) This 22m-tall copper statue of Mother Armenia stands on a towering basalt pedestal with a museum. |