Zvartnots International Airport 33 min
Armenian Opera Theatre (17 min) 2 halls compose this stately, circular opera house opened in 1933 & hosting regular concerts. Vernissage (17 min) Souvenirs, antiques & local foods are among the finds at this well-known open-air street market. Blue Mosque (12 min) Mosque from the mid-1700s featuring a turquoise & yellow tiled dome & a tranquil garden. Mother Armenia monument (16 min) This 22m-tall copper statue of Mother Armenia stands on a towering basalt pedestal with a museum. Cascade Complex (16 min) Cascading series of stairs, landscaped gardens, fountains & sculptures, home to an arts center. Sergei Paradjanov Museum (15 min) House museum featuring screenplays artwork drawings & other works of famed Armenian director. Zvartnots Cathedral (31 min) An interpretive museum sits near these ruins of a 7th-century church with Mt. Ararat as a backdrop. History Museum Of Armenia (15 min) Well-known museum with a large collection of archeological finds, from bronze items to chariots. Saint Gregory The Illuminator Cathedral (16 min) Consecrated in 2001, this is the largest Armenian Apostolic cathedral in the world. Matenadaran (16 min) Scientific research institute exhibiting many of its rare manuscripts, parchments & books. Lovers' Park (11 min) Tranquil retreat featuring 4 waterfalls & lush grounds, plus a cafe & amphitheater with live events. Victory Park (13 min) Storied urban woodland with an amusement park, a lake & the Mother Armenia monument/military museum. Cafesjian Center for the Arts (16 min) Galleries with exhibitions of modern & contemporary Armenian art, with a sculpture garden & store. Tsitsernakaberd Armenian Genocide Memorial Complex (12 min) Architecturally notable building with educational exhibits on the Armenian Genocide & guided tours. |