Zvartnots International Airport 1 hr 10
Havuts Tar Monastery Complex (8 min) History Museum Of Armenia (44 min) Well-known museum with a large collection of archeological finds, from bronze items to chariots. National Gallery of Armenia (43 min) Stately art museum with ancient & modern pieces from Armenian, European, Russian & Asian artists. Geghard Monastery (15 min) This scenic, medieval monastery in a canyon is partially carved out of the mountainside. Victory Park (41 min) Storied urban woodland with an amusement park, a lake & the Mother Armenia monument/military museum. Erebuni Fortress (43 min) 782 BCE fortress complex on a hill, with cuneiform inscriptions, plus artifact-filled museum. Garni Gorge (22 min) Dramatic river gorge with giant cliffs covered with unique columns of basalt rocks. Republic Square (43 min) Grand city square with fountains, once known as Lenin Square, used for public events & celebrations. Saint Gregory The Illuminator Cathedral (44 min) Consecrated in 2001, this is the largest Armenian Apostolic cathedral in the world. Garni Temple (3 min) Stunning 1st-century temple known for its columned, classically Greek design & ornamental friezes. Vernissage (41 min) Souvenirs, antiques & local foods are among the finds at this well-known open-air street market. Mother Armenia monument (42 min) This 22m-tall copper statue of Mother Armenia stands on a towering basalt pedestal with a museum. Armenian Opera Theatre (44 min) 2 halls compose this stately, circular opera house opened in 1933 & hosting regular concerts. Erebuni Museum Archaeological Preserve (41 min) Local history museum with finds from 3 prominent archaeological sites, including Erebuni Fortress. Matenadaran (41 min) Scientific research institute exhibiting many of its rare manuscripts, parchments & books. |