Yerevan
Yerevan is considered to be not only one of the most beautiful cities in the world, but also the most ancient capital of the world. Yerevan is even more ancient than Rome, which is considered to be the Eternal City... Yerevan can also be considered one of the cultural capitals of the world...
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Erebuni Museum-reserveYerevan is the oldest capital in the world. If we consider the civilization of its quarter Shengavit, Yerevan is more than 5000 years. However, the date of foundation of the city conventionally considered the date of the foundation of the fortress of Erebuni, 782 BC. The Erebuni museum is located in the territory of this fortress and it receives thousands of visitors a year. |
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Tsitsernakaberd (Swallowfortress)1915 is imprinted in Armenian history with black letters. April 24 of each year, hundreds of thousands of Armenians go to Tsitsernakaberd memorial complex to commemorate millions of victims of genocide... |
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“Ararat” Brandy CompanyBritish Prime Minister Winston Churchill was fond of the Armenian cognac and Stalin himself sent him the cognac "Dvin". When aged Churchill was asked what was the secret of his longevity, he immediately replied, "Do not be late for dinner, smoke Havana cigars and drink Armenian cognac". |
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Sergei Parajanov House-MuseumVisiting the house-museum of Sergei Parajanov, one will get to know not only the individual episodes of life and activities of the genius filmmaker, but also will get a great aesthetic pleasure there. |
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History Museum of ArmeniaThe History Museum of Armenia is one of the best museums in the world. Nowadays, it houses about 500 thousand exhibits that reflect the history and the culture of not only the Armenian people, but also the other nations of the region. |
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Hovhannes Tumanyan Museum(Yerevan)The house-museum of All-Armenian poet functions in his native village of Dsegh, but there is also a museum dedicated to him in the capital Yerevan, where are housed more than 18 thousand exhibits devoted to the life and work of the poet. |
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Cafesjian Museum of ArtThe rich collection of Gerald Cafesjian, which is famous all over the world, is now in Armenia, Yerevan. Cafesjian Museum of Art receives more than 1 million visitors a year... |
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Folk Art MuseumDo you want to join the modern patterns of the Armenian decorative-applied and fine arts? Then visit Yerevan Folk Art Museum. There you are sure to see interesting surprises... |
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The Blue Mosque of YerevanIt is true that Armenia was the first Christian country in the world, but there are also located non-Christian monuments in its territory. Particularly the Blue Mosque of Yerevan has a special charm and luxury. |
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Matenadaran (Institute of Ancient Manuscripts)All the ancient Armenian temples were centers of writing of ancient manuscripts. Even in Soviet times, though Armenia was the smallest of the republics of the Soviet Union, Armenian was the very second language that the books were published after the Russian language. Visiting Yerevan, do not miss the opportunity to visit one of the largest repositories of ancient manuscripts in the world - Yerevan Matenadaran. |
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Armenian National Academic Theatre of Opera and BaThe draft of the Armenian Academic Theater of Opera and Ballet premises, which suggested the connection of the two halls, was awarded the Grand Prix and the Grand Gold Medal at the World Exhibition in Paris, in 1936... |
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National Picture Gallery of ArmeniaThe National Picture Gallery of Armenia is one of the largest galleries in the region with its 56 thousand exhibits and along with the works of famous Armenian artists, you can also see there the works of such distinguished foreign figures as… |
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VernissageIf you are in Armenia and want to buy interesting souvenirs, then visit the trade fair Vernissage, which is located in the center of Yerevan... |
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Republic Square, YerevanIf you visit Armenia, then surely you will have an opportunity to be in the main square of the country, to admire its perfect architectural comparison and colorful images... |
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Mayr Hayastan (Mother Armenia) Military MuseumAlongside with being cultural, Armenian people took up arms if there occurred necessity of protecting their homeland and their honor. Military Museum Mayr Hayastan (Mother Armenia) is the museum of glory, honor and the dignity of the Armenians... |
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