The notebook of Yerevan
Follow the city to its unexpected horizons.
Yerevan combines monumental squares, art collections and pink tuff districts. Museums and memorials bring different readings of Armenian history, in a city where heat and circulation demand to prepare the journeys.
At your own pace
Identity summary
3 to 4 days
Spring · Summer · Autumn
Possible without car depending on area
Heritage
Limited accessibility
Modular rhythm
General presentation
Yerevan
Yerevan combines monumental squares, art collections and pink tuff districts. Museums and memorials bring different readings of Armenian history, in a city where heat and circulation demand to prepare the journeys.
Check the accesses, reservations and times at the site prior to the visit.
Strengths and constraints
Strengths
- Yerevan Cascade
- Republic Square in Yerevan
- Matenadaran
- Armenian Genocide Memorial at Tsitsernakaberd
- National Gallery of Armenia
- Erebuni Fortress
Before you choose
- Check the accesses, reservations and times at the site prior to the visit.
Places worth visiting
A selection to start dreaming and organizing the stay — not an exhaustive list of everything there is to see.
Architectural ensemble
Yerevan Cascade
The Cascade connects terraces, stairs and works of art on the heights of Yerevan. The exhibition spaces and mechanical accesses have their own conditions.
City square
Republic Square in Yerevan
The Republic Square brings together large tufa buildings in the centre of Yerevan. The animations of fountains and events are not guaranteed at every passage.
Museum
Matenadaran
The Matenadaran preserves a heritage of manuscripts and presents collections to the public. Consult the open rooms and distinguish exhibition and research spaces.
Memorial
Armenian Genocide Memorial at Tsitsernakaberd
Tsitsernakaberd commemorates the victims of the Armenian genocide. The visit to the memorial and museum calls for a respectful attitude and a documented reading.
Practical tips
This information helps know if the destination matches the planned trip before starting a fuller search.
To go further
More activities
Restaurants, walks, culture, leisure and outings to search without leaving the destination card.
The nearest destinations
The closest ideas on the map, to extend your trip.
Similar destinations
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