Zvartnots International Airport 38 min
Mother Armenia monument (10 min) This 22m-tall copper statue of Mother Armenia stands on a towering basalt pedestal with a museum. Erebuni Fortress (21 min) 782 BCE fortress complex on a hill, with cuneiform inscriptions, plus artifact-filled museum. Tsitsernakaberd Armenian Genocide Memorial Complex (17 min) Architecturally notable building with educational exhibits on the Armenian Genocide & guided tours. Cascade Complex (10 min) Cascading series of stairs, landscaped gardens, fountains & sculptures, home to an arts center. Cafesjian Center for the Arts (11 min) Galleries with exhibitions of modern & contemporary Armenian art, with a sculpture garden & store. Garni Temple (35 min) Stunning 1st-century temple known for its columned, classically Greek design & ornamental friezes. Blue Mosque (13 min) Mosque from the mid-1700s featuring a turquoise & yellow tiled dome & a tranquil garden. Saint Gregory The Illuminator Cathedral (12 min) Consecrated in 2001, this is the largest Armenian Apostolic cathedral in the world. History Museum Of Armenia (12 min) Well-known museum with a large collection of archeological finds, from bronze items to chariots. National Gallery of Armenia (11 min) Stately art museum with ancient & modern pieces from Armenian, European, Russian & Asian artists. Victory Park (9 min) Storied urban woodland with an amusement park, a lake & the Mother Armenia monument/military museum. Matenadaran (10 min) Scientific research institute exhibiting many of its rare manuscripts, parchments & books. Armenian Opera Theatre (12 min) 2 halls compose this stately, circular opera house opened in 1933 & hosting regular concerts. Vernissage (9 min) Souvenirs, antiques & local foods are among the finds at this well-known open-air street market. Republic Square (11 min) Grand city square with fountains, once known as Lenin Square, used for public events & celebrations. |