Zvartnots International Airport 42 min
National Gallery of Armenia (15 min) Stately art museum with ancient & modern pieces from Armenian, European, Russian & Asian artists. Republic Square (15 min) Grand city square with fountains, once known as Lenin Square, used for public events & celebrations. Garni Temple (29 min) Stunning 1st-century temple known for its columned, classically Greek design & ornamental friezes. Saint Gregory The Illuminator Cathedral (16 min) Consecrated in 2001, this is the largest Armenian Apostolic cathedral in the world. Blue Mosque (17 min) Mosque from the mid-1700s featuring a turquoise & yellow tiled dome & a tranquil garden. Mother Armenia monument (14 min) This 22m-tall copper statue of Mother Armenia stands on a towering basalt pedestal with a museum. History Museum Of Armenia (16 min) Well-known museum with a large collection of archeological finds, from bronze items to chariots. Cascade Complex (14 min) Cascading series of stairs, landscaped gardens, fountains & sculptures, home to an arts center. Erebuni Fortress (20 min) 782 BCE fortress complex on a hill, with cuneiform inscriptions, plus artifact-filled museum. Cafesjian Center for the Arts (15 min) Galleries with exhibitions of modern & contemporary Armenian art, with a sculpture garden & store. Matenadaran (13 min) Scientific research institute exhibiting many of its rare manuscripts, parchments & books. Armenian Opera Theatre (16 min) 2 halls compose this stately, circular opera house opened in 1933 & hosting regular concerts. Vernissage (13 min) Souvenirs, antiques & local foods are among the finds at this well-known open-air street market. Victory Park (13 min) Storied urban woodland with an amusement park, a lake & the Mother Armenia monument/military museum. Tsitsernakaberd Armenian Genocide Memorial Complex (21 min) Architecturally notable building with educational exhibits on the Armenian Genocide & guided tours. |