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Golden Apricot 2017
Armenia TourInfo Founding Director Garen Marcarian Executive Director Edgar Meliksetyan Editor/Translator Sona Paremuzyan Art Designer Lilit Zoryan Admin. Coordinator Angelika Gevorgyan Marketing Manager Emma Sargsyan Photographer Vahe Minasyan
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How to reach: “TourInfo” Magazine By Address: 2 Arshakunyats Ave., # 109 Yerevan, Armenia, 0023 By Phone: (+374 10) 56 99 40, (+374 10) 52 75 40 By Fax: (+374 10) 56 99 30 By Email: Info@armeniatourinfo.com management@armeniatourinfo.com On Board: Visitor Information Center at Zvartnots International Airport OnLine: www.armeniatourinfo.com www.Facebook.com/Armenia TourInfo Publisher Register No. 01M 000206
8/9 THE 15TH VOLUME, THE 150TH ISSUE 10 GOLDEN APRICOT 12 VISIT GORIS 14/16 TOURIST ATTRACTIONS 18 WHAT TO TASTE IN ARMENIA? 20 ARMENIAN ECO-ENVIRONMENT 32 PROMINENT ARMENIANS 34 WHERE TO GO THIS MONTH? Medical Tourism..........................................................26-29 Proudly made in Armenia...........................................30-31 Embassies, Consulates......................................................44 Official Information of Armenia......................................44 Emergency Phone Numbers.............................................44 Health & Medical Centers.................................................46 Regions’ Area Codes/Cellphone Codes............................46 Hotels...................................................................................48 Dinings...........................................................................50/52 Cafes.....................................................................................54 Shopping Spots.............................................................56/58 Entertainment/Services....................................................60 Airlines/Travel Agencies/Banks..................................... 62 Museums/Art Galleries...............................................64/65 Cultural Events.............................................................76/77
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Publisher’s note
Time to Lighten UP Now you read 150-th Issue of TourInfo Magazine, the first magazine in Armenia which will celebrate its 15-th Anniversary in July 2018. It has been 14 years since TourInfo Magazine was greeting all visitors to Armenia every day. In July, we are celebrating our achievements with our followers. This issue is packed with a wealth of information as rich and varied in topic and visual texture as the cultural treasures of Armenia. As our monthly wide ranges restaurants information, we dive fork-first into the city’s top restaurants and of course buzz all the hot restaurants that are actually worth the hype. In this issue, we spotlight wellness and working out influences like Ararat Golf Club, and Avanta Clinic. We introduce the closest casino to Yerevan “Shangri la” where international standards of service and security are established. You will see wide range of hotels in and out of capital which will help you to choose them carefree and enjoy your stay in Armenia. Our cover page “Golden Apricot Yerevan International Film Festival”, established since 2004 in Armenia, carries the theme of crossroads of cultures and civilizations. The title impassioned mantra for building and fostering the cultural bridges internationally. I don’t miss our back-Page “Hyur Service” which offers wide range of services for any guest who is visiting Armenia. On the 150-th issue of TourInfo Magazine, I would like to express my gratitude to all TourInfo advertisers which by their supports have proved; TourInfo is the magazine which has the positive output for their business, and to all TourInfo readers; every month by their emails and phone calls have expressed their enthusiasm and have helped us to work better. I would like to thank our TourInfo staff who has kindly collaborated all these years as their own business. Finally, a special thanks to my wife that next to her busy schedule always with her intellectual ideas have supported me, and of course for some limited years she managed TourInfo to stand it up in critical years and made the sustainable developments.
Enjoy your stay in Armenia! Garen Marcarian
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“We came to Armenia for the first time in 2003. We were very interested in the field of publication. Having studied the Armenian market, we understood that the accessibility of travel information in tourism industry needed a new stage of development. It became stimuli for us to create the first colorful magazine in Armenia for tourists.” Founding director: Garen Marcarian
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By its format, volume and variety of subjects “TourInfo” magazine plays a great role in the development of the tourism market as the main source of full travel information in the English language. The unique nature of Armenia, its picturesque sights and historical monuments of universal cultural value, architectural structures, and unique traditions, as well as high quality providing services: cafes, restaurants, hotels etc. have been the main content of TourInfo making it the best guide around Armenia. It was in 2013 when TourInfo’s leading staff made a decision to start a new undertaking called Visitor Information Center in Zvatrnots International Airport. Fortunately, the idea worked, and the center is performing its activities to provide just arrived tourists with first necessary information. In VIC, our assistants are working to make your stay comfortable in Armenia. There you can take booklets and flyers of our partners providing different services you surely need during your travel.
During the long years of experience in the field of tourism, we managed to be a reliable partner not only for service providers but also for governmental bodies like RA State Committee of Tourism, Yerevan Municipality. Such companies as Deem Communications, Motive marketing and communications etc. trust us the broadcast of their events as an information partner. We are the exclusive information partner of Golden Apricot Festival organized annually. The list can be continued… TourInfo staff led by Mr. Marcarian is a great team of young individuals who work with enthusiasm and devotion to keep the tourists thrilled while staying in Armenia.
“During all these years we have had many employees who did their best to provide each visitor with necessary information about Armenia. We are proud to have created this great family named “TourInfo” and now all of us promise to continue to work for the visitors of our beautiful and ancient country for many years!” concluded Mr. Marcarian Armenia hasn’t ever been so close to you, feel it, enjoy it and learn about it with our colorful “young” magazine.
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GOLDEN APRICOT 14TH YEREVAN INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
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OLDEN APRICOT Yerevan IFF has long established as one of the most recognizable and remarkable festivals in the region. This year GOLDEN APROCOT Yerevan IFF will complement the cultural life of the capital of Armenia from 9 to 16 July. The screenings will be organised at several cinemas and open air areas of Yerevan. The first day of the festival will celebrate the opening of stars of Frunze Dovlatyan, Yuri Yerznkyan and Sergey Israyelyan at Charles Aznavour square, which will be followed by the red carpet ceremony. The official opening ceremony will begin with the screening of Khaspush (1927) by Hamo Beknazaryan. The film is celebrating its 90th anniversary and is considered to be the first to depict the life of the Persian people. This year the GOLDEN APRICOT received about 1100 film submissions from 96 countries. More than hundred films were included in the competition and noncompetition programs. A retrospective section will honor British director Hugh Hudson, who is also the head of the main competition jury. Also a jury member is Hungarian director Ildiko Enyedi, whose film On Body and Soul won the
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Berlin IFF Grand Prize this year and will be screened during GOLDEN APRICOT. The TRIBUTE section will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the influential French director Jean-Pierre Melville. The YEREVAN PREMIERS program will also feature award winning films from Cannes, Berlin and Venice Film Festivals. GOLDEN APRICOT IFF will present its annual award Let There Be Light, founded by His Holiness Karekin II, Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians. The prize will be bestowed upon Tigran Mansuryan for his valuable contribution to Armenian cinema. The festival is actively covered not only by local, but also by international press. This year among international press is TV KULTURA, BBC, Hollywood Reporter and many independent journalists. The winners of the 14th edition of GOLDEN APRICOT will be announced during the closing ceremony on July 15th. The festival will conclude with the screening of Intent to Destroy (2017) by Joe Berlinger. More information about the festival and program can be found on official website of the festival: www.gaiff.am
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Visit Goris About
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oris is one of the old towns of Armenia situated in Syunik marz (region). Formerly known as Gorayk, Kyores, Shen etc., it was first mentioned as a residence in the 13th century by the historian Stepanos Orbelyan. The city was founded at the end of 19th century to the western part of Old Goris (village Kyores) on the right bank of Goris River. The city was commercial and administartive center of Zangezur province. As the city was originally built under the rule of tsarist Russia, there are a number of Russian churches preserved till now. The city is famous for its architectural-cultural buildings illustrating the 19th century’s architectural traditions. Goris is 254 km north of the capital city Yerevan. Goris rises 1385 meters above the sea level. The surrounding mountains are famous for their medieval cave-dwellings carved out of the soft rock in the southern and eastern parts of the town. The average temperature in January is –1.3 °C and +19 °C in July. The highest peak of the city is Great Ishkhanasar (3550 m) with the Lake Sev (Black) 2700 m above the sea level.
City and neighboring sightseeing Kyores or Old Goris - City within the city comprised of caves where people lived till the recent times. It also had a cave theatre called “Amphitheatre”: the stage and the seats are preserved. St. Gregory the Illuminator churchSt. Grigor Lusavorich (St.Gregory the Illuminator) church of Goris is located in the center of the town. It was built in 1897-1904. In 1903 it was consecrated by Catholicos Khrimian Hayrik Tatev monastery (nearby Goris)- is a 9th-century Armenian Apostolic monastery which is not only famous for its unique and ancient architecture, but also for the world’s longest Cable Car. Zorats Qarer (nearby Goris) - is a prehistoric archaeological site. It is also often referred to as the Armenian Stonehenge.
Museums
Cafes and restaurants Takarik De Luxe lounge cafe Turbaza cafe Lara restaurant Tatevatun
Museums of Goris town are: Aksel Bakunts house museum, Goris Gallery, Goris Archological museum.
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Hotels Mirhav Lara Hotel
Banks Armbusinessbank Ardshin bank VTB Armenia bank
Transportation from Yerevan Minibuses and taxis: Yerevan-GorisYerevan from Sevan street, near Sasuntsi Davit train station. Departure: every day from 8:3019:00. Fee: 2500 AMD for minibuses, 4500 AMD for taxis. Duration: 4 hours. Means of transport leave when full.
Events in July near Goris July 1 - Syunik’s goods festival July 22 - Raspberry Festival
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Tourist Attractions Yerevan Republic square - 7 major buildings surround the Republic Square. The chief architecturer of the city Alexander Tamanyan designed the square. The square covers 14.000 square meters. The main attractions are the History Museum, National Gallery, Dancing fountains, buildings of main ministries, Government house etc. The most exciting point is that there is underground city found in the early 2000. “Ararat” brandy factory - Armenian brandy production can be traced to 1887, when Nerses Tairyants founded the country’s 1st winery and distillery on the former fortress of Yerevan. Later the company was acquired by an industrialist Nikolay Shustov who brought the brand to the international level. In 1900 Armenian brandy was awarded a Grand-Prix in Paris. Shustov was allowed to name his brandy “cognac” as an exception. The official purveyor to the Russian Imperial Court was Nikolai Shustov with his cognac. Today the factory is open to the tourists with the museum to get acquainted with the whole process of production. Cascade Complex and Cafesjian Center for the Arts - this covers a monumental exterior stairway, a long indoor shaft containing a series of escalators and an intricate network of halls, courtyards and outdoor gardens embellished with numerous works of sculpture bearing references to Armenia’s rich history and cultural heritage.
Vernissage - large open-air exhibition market featuring a collection of different types of traditional Armenian art works. This is a must-go place to take your souvenir with you. By the way, Vernissage works on the weekends.
Victory park (thematic amusement park) - the park is located at the top of Cascade complex. It’s named in the commemoration of Soviet Armenia’s participation in the 2nd World War and victory over the Nazi army.
Blue Mosque - the sample of diverse outer culture built in Yerevan during the period when Yerevan was under the control of Muslim rulers. Today the sight is a great attraction for Muslim tourists visiting the country. 14 TOURINFO MAGAZINE
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Tourist Attractions Nagorno Karabakh Ghazanchetsots or Holy Savior Cathedral - situated in the town of Shushi, Karabakh, it is the seat of the Diocese of Artsakh of the Armenian Apostolic Church. Built between 1868 and 1887, the cathedral was consecrated in 1888. It was damaged during the March 1920 massacre of Armenians of the city by Azerbaijanis and experienced a decades-long decline under Soviet rule. The cathedral’s church is a domed basilica with four apsides. It is 34.7 m (114 ft) long and 23 m (75 ft) wide. Standing at a height of 35 m (115 ft) it is one of the largest Armenian churches. Amaras Church - 5-19 cc. AD church is in the middle of a field, it is not surprisingly surrounded by high, fort-like walls. This is relatively a very plain monastery, although some of the more decorative elements are gone now. When entering the complex (there is only one entrance) you first see a courtyard where animals were said to bel kept. Tthere is an underground room, with parts of the wall missing. On the ceiling of the adjoining room is the handwriting of Mesrop Mashtots, inventor of the Armenian alphabet.
All around Armenia Lmbatavank - officially, the Saint Stephen Church of Lmbat Monastery situated in Shirak marz (region). It was constructed in the 7th century and was dedicated to Saint Stephen. The church of Saint Stephen has a cruciform centralized plan under a single octagonal drum with an octagonal-conical dome above. The four arms of the church have gable roofs. Dsegh village- known as Tumanyan between 1938 and 1969, is situated in the Lori marz (region). Dsegh is the birthplace of one of the most famous poets Hovhannes Tumanyan. The Tumanyan house-museum is located there welcoming the ones who want to get acquainted with the life and works of one of the best poets of Armenia. Ashot Yerkat fortress- Ashot Yerkat fortress is located 5 km south-east of the town of Ijevan, Tavush marz (region), on a hill covered with forest. It was established in the 9th century, and its construction was finalized in the 10th century during the reign of the Armenian king Ashot Yerkat II. Sevan Lake- Lake Sevan is the largest body of water in Armenia and the Caucasus region, and one of the largest freshwaterhigh-altitude (alpine) lakes in Eurasia. The lake is situated in Gegharkunik marz (region), at an altitude of 1,900 m (6,234 ft) above sea level. Though Armenia doesn’t have a sea, Sevan is a good place to have summer days freshened on the beach. Byurakan Astrophysical Observatory- is an astronomical observatory owned and operated by the Armenian Academy of Sciences. It is located on the slope of Mount Aragats in the village of Byurakan in Aragatsotn marz (region). Founded in 1946 by Viktor Hambardzumyan, it was one of the main astronomy centers of the USSR. Saint John the Baptist Church- a monumental Armenian Apostolic church in the town of Abovyan, Kotayk marz (region). The construction was launched in August 2006. Though being a new one, nevertheless its architecture is worth admiring. 16 TOURINFO MAGAZINE
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What to taste in Armenia?
Summer Khashlama
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hashlama is one of the favorite dishes of the Armenian cuisine. It is prepared in different ways having lamb as a main ingredient. We suggest summer Khashlama with vegetables.
Ingredients 2 lbs. lean lamb, cut into 1 inch cubes 1 large onion, coarsely chopped 2 fresh tomatoes, diced ½ large yellow pepper, coarsely chopped ½ large red pepper, coarsely chopped ½ cup flat leaf parsley (stems removed; leaves left whole) ½ cup crushed tomato ¼ cup tomato paste 2 cups lamb broth (water, beef or chicken broth may be substituted) 1 tsp. marjoram, or to taste Salt, black pepper and paprika, as needed Onions and garlic may be added to the recipe.
Preparation Place lamb cubes in a large pot, cover with water, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium. Remove scum as it rises to the surface. Cook, uncovered, until meat starts to become tender, about 1 hour. Remove meat from pot with a slotted spoon; place in a casserole dish. Season meat with marjoram, salt, pepper, and paprika. Toss to coat. Strain lamb broth and pour into a liquid measuring cup. Add water, if necessary, to make 2 cups. Add the tomatoes, peppers and parsley to the meat in the casserole dish. Gently toss. Mix the tomato puree, tomato paste and lamb broth. Pour liquid over the meat and vegetables, gently mixing together. Bake, covered with aluminum foil, in a moderate, preheated (350°F) oven for 1 hour. Remove the foil and continue baking for additional 30 minutes, or until meat is very tender. Serve in a bowl with bread (for dipping) or over bulgur pilaf.
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Welcome to the Armenian eco-environment
rmenia is full of culture and beautiful natural landscapes. Eco-tourists in Armenia will find themselves amongst centuries of history in the ruins of churches and monasteries, and will always be on their feet climbing mountains and exploring canyons and caves. Armenia is also very rich in biodiversity, representing five of the even primary typographies and a wide range of flora and fauna. Hiking and trekking, rock climbing and rafting, powered parachute flights and river crossings with the instructors. Our motherland offers the best eco-experience for those who seek for an eco-tour. Fauna of Armenia holds 450 species of vertebrates, more than 10 thousand species of invertebrates, 304 species of birds, 24 species of fish, 20 species of snakes and many others. In the forests of Armenia one can come across to roe, Syrian bear, wildcat, fox, lynx, leopard, and spotted Ussuri deer. Nearly two thirds of birds known in Europe can be observed in Armenia. Lake Sevan has become home to native endemic species of gulls. Armenia has some unique nature monuments, among them are canyons of Azat and Arpa rivers with their amazing natural basalt columns resembling organ pipes; rock formations with silhouette of a young girl Harsnaqar, Arjeri and Mozrov caves, waterfalls of Shaki and Tsolk. Mt. Aragats with its cultural and natural sights of interest is a unique area for cultural, ecological and adventure tourism. Each mountain and canyon of Armenia has its unique microclimate and can be viewed as a natural monument. This is true of lakes of Armenia, especially those of Sevan, Kari, Arpi, and Parz. For the protection of natural heritage of Armenia, specially protected areas were created. Among them are reserves of Dilijan, Khosrov, Shikahogh and Erebuni, National Park of Lake Sevan, as well as 10 sanctuaries – all of which are home to numerous endemic species of plants and animals. Sevan National Park incorporates Lake Sevan and the area around it. The lake is often referred to as “blue pearl” and is one of the largest high altitude lakes of the world.
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EVENTS
UPCOMING
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GARDEN PARTY RADISSON BLU HOTEL
23 JULY
15 JULY
DILIJAN MUSIC FEST 2017 IMPULS DILIJAN
23 JULY
POOL PARTY PARADISE POOL
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REVOLUTION 5 IBIS YEREVAN
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GARDEN PARTY RADISSON BLU HOTEL
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FASHION TALKS B2B CONFERANCE WITH FOUNDERS OF FABRIKA IBIS YEREVAN CENTRE
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MEDICAL TOURISM Armenia has become a destination for those seeking reasonable and affordable medical tourism options. Though some treatments aren’t legal in many countries, Armenia provides all types through highly specialized doctors and modern medical equipments. Here you will find all types of medical surgeries, dental and fertility treatments, psychiatry, alternative treatments, convalescent care etc. You will maintain and restore your health with validated medical services.
WHY CHOOSE ARMENIA AS A MEDICAL TOURISM DESTINATION? Treatments with reasonable prices Modern medical equipments and standards Highly specialized doctors Short wait time for certain chosen procedure Affordable travel Licensed and validated service
No matter what health problems you have, we suggest the best medical centers, which will make your life healthier and happier!
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Want medical alternatives? Armenian spa towns and sanitariums are great options to choose. Jermuk spa town, Arzni, Bjni etc. are the destinations you need to treat diseases from gout to liver disorders and bronchitis with health-giving mineral waters and other natural means of treatment.
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Avanta makes your smile shine bright like a diamond “We are successful, we are helpful, we are patient, we are knowledgeable, we work together, we are friends, we have fun, WE ARE A TEAM.’’
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aren Levon Grigoryan is one of the main founders of Avanta centers for advanced implantology and aesthetic cosmetology. He has 14 inventions in the field of implantology and orthopedic stomatology. Mr. Grigoryan is a scientific consultant of the internationally known German ImPlasa Höchst company, specializing in development, production and supply of the dental implant systems. Besides, he is the chief surgeon dentist and implantologist of RA MH. Avanta innovative clinical center, taking into account the fact that medical tourism is a growing trend and is popular among “tourist-patients” who want to achieve perfect treatment results, made a decision to open a new branch of Avanta in the city center. The new branch aims to not only meet the international medical standards but also to create its own unique standards becoming the indicator of the highest standards and medical service quality. Today a significant number of tourists visiting Armenia are looking for a cheaper way to undergo their dental treatment during their stay due to the high quality of dental services that can be found in Armenia. Avanta, as a
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modern and innovatively equipped dentistry and implantology center, provides “state of the art” dental services for those who require implants, minor oral surgeries, orthodontic treatment, endodontic treatment, fixed and removable prostheses including crowns, bridges, veneers, inlays and onlays and other cosmetic dentistry. The new branch of Avanta provides full services for the customers including not only the mentioned dentistry treatments but also aesthetic (cosmetic) surgery and beyond. The area of about 7000m2 boasts with separate halls and rooms for the customers. There is a waiting hall, separate dental rooms for adults and kids which are equipped with special technology and design to make patients feel comfortable. There is also a meeting room for medical conferences to be held. What makes Avanta special from other clinics is the combination of highly qualified professionals and services of innovative medicine all provided with reasonable and more affordable prices. While being in Armenia, don’t miss the chance to take the services of Avanta clinics. They work for your contented smile.
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PROUDLY MADE IN ARMENIA
We are proudly starting to introduce you the best products and goods made in our lovely country: Armenia. Starting from clothing ending with toys, all are high quality and ecologically pure with reasonable prices. Follow our ads on the best Armenian products, try them and buy them, because these are things worth maintaining. Nemus labem publini ssimis.
This is what you deserve! This is what you need in all life aspects!
ANTARES Add: 50a/1 Mashtots Ave. Tel.: (+374 10) 58 76 69
GRAND CANDY Add: 31 Masisi Str. Tel.: (+374 10) 42 02 21
ARTYOM`S JEWELRY Add: 24 M. Khorenatsi str. Tel.: (+374 93) 00 99 99
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Prominent Armenians
David and Paul Ignatius
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he Armenian diaspora is one of the largest in the world. Many famous people are of Armenian descent. Do you know David R. Ignatius? He is an American journalist and novelist, an associate editor and columnist for The Washington Post and he is of Armenian descent. He is a former Adjunct Lecturer at the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University and currently Senior Fellow to the Future of Diplomacy Program. Ignatius was born in Cambridge, Massachusetts. His parents are Nancy Sharpless and Paul Robert Ignatius, a former Secretary of the Navy (1967–69), president of The Washington Post, and former president of the Air Transport Association. He is of Armenian descent on his father’s side. The members of his paternal grandparents’ family were survivors of the Genocide. Originally, Ignatius derives from Armenian surname Ignatosian. His father Paul Robert Ignatius is an American government official who served as Secretary of the Navy between 1967 and 1969 and was the Assistant Secretary of Defense during the Lyndon Johnson Administration. The annual Aurora prize for awakening the humanity hosts the Aurora Dialogues in Yerevan, Armenia. During one of them,
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Paul Ignatius
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David Ignatius made his speech regarding the Armenian Genocide saying: “My grandfather was among those 300 people emigrated from Kharberd. He remembers that the refugees were tortured and could barely move. My journalistic mission is to find out the truth. We must be accountable and responsible for the past events. We take the facts very seriously…”
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Where to go this month?
Weekend on the bank of the Armenian rivers Our motherland, though being small, has a great number of rivers flowing through the scenic mountains and hills of Armenia. We offer you top five rivers to spend your weekend picnic nearby or just go fishing.
Hrazdan- the major river and the second largest in Armenia. It originates at the northwest extremity of Lake Sevan and flows south through the Kotayk marz (region) and Armenia’s capital Yerevan. It also meets drinking water requirements and provides for recreation. This can be a great place for your holidays with family and friends especially when in Yerevan. You can go to Mankakan Yerkatughi where the river flaws and spend a day camping on the bank of Hrazdan. Debed- a river in Armenia and Georgia. It also serves as a natural boundary between Armenia and Georgia at the village Sadakhlo, Georgia. The river originates in Armenia and is fed by the Dzoraget and Pambak rivers. The main stream flaws through Lori marz (region).
Akhuryan- a river in the South Caucasus. It originates in Armenia and flows from Lake Arpi, along the closed border with Turkey, forming part of the geographic border between the two states. The main stream can be clearly seen in Shirak marz (region). To have your weekend near the river, visit Gyumri city in Shirak marz.
Azat- a river in the Kotayk Province of Armenia. Its source is on the western slope of the Geghama Mountains. It flows through Garni, Lanjazat and Arevshat. It flows into the Araks river near Artashat. The main purpose of Azat dam is to serve for irrigation and hydropower generation. Its hazard potential is ranked to be high. Azat gorge together with Geghard monastery are included in UNESCO world heritage list. Arpa- a river that flows through Armenia and Azerbaijan’s Nakhichevan exclave. It originates in Vayots Dzor marz (region) of Armenia and is a left tributary of the Aras. It runs through many cities and towns and is mainly known for its beauty. Spandaryan Reservoir lies on the river.
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Legends and myths of Armenia
“Watermelon’’ in English “Dzmerook’’ in Armenian
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riginated in Ancient Egypt, watermelon is famous and loved berry fruit around the world. In Armenia, the watermelon was even used as a medicine, as Armenian food culture is deeply embedded with medical beliefs and prescriptions for health. There is a folk story emphasizing the health-giving properties of the watermelon, a claimed cleanser for the entire body, with an explanation of the Armenian name for watermelon – dzmerook. The servants of the medieval Armenian King Gagik noticed a mysterious horned snake by the palace. The snake was trying to shed its horns. The king’s servants cut the snakes horns and, thus, saved it. In gratitude, the next day the snake brought a seed and left it by the palace. Soon a big, strange fruit grew from the seed. The servants decided to test the unknown fruit and offered it to an old man who was on the verge of death. A miracle occurred. The old man not only recovered, but he also felt better than ever before. The king
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was next to try the natural medicine. He also felt fortified. Since then, Armenians call the gift of the grateful snake, the chmerook which means “not-die” (ch=not). With the passage of time, the letter “ch” became “dz”, thus we have the word dzmerook for watermelon.
We, Armenians really love watermelon and even have a summer festival held every year in the capital city Yerevan. This year the festival will take place near Swan Lake on 15 July. This will be a great fun for you, don’t miss!
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YELL EX TREME P YOUR A ARK DVENTU RES STA RT HERE
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ourism in Armenia is one of the developing sectors of the economy. Since 2013, the number of tourists visiting Armenia has increased reaching more than 1 million. Though the tourists have their rest mainly in the capital Yereven, nevertheless they travel around the country to be acquainted with the marvelous nature and cultural treasures. Mountaineering, camping and other kinds of active rest like paragliding, biking etc. are also famous.
To provide tourists with professional adventurous experience, the project called “Yell extreme park’’ was set up in 2015. The area which the park covers has the most favorable weather conditions, geographical and relief position in Yenokavan community, Tavush marz (region). The project aims to develop the adventurous and extreme tourism and become a center for extreme tourism not only inside Armenia but outside as well.
If you search for an active rest, you can freely organize it in “Yell extreme park” taking the following types of extreme sport and active rest: ZipLine Paragliding Rope Park Off-road riding Mountain Biking Paintball Horseback Riding Rest Area/ Board Games Zorbing Your first stop in “Yell extreme park’’ is the ZipLine. This enables the extreme sport lovers to get from one point to another due to their own gravitation. Yell Extreme Park offers 5 lines: 135m, 200m, 268m, 375m and 750m in length. The height of the lines is 200-300m. To fly in all lines one should spend nearly 1.5 hours. The duration of
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each flight varies from 30 seconds up to 2 minutes. Before the flight, 15 minutes training is provided regarding the safety rules. To get from one line to the other, you should have 5-20 minute walk. To try the whole package you just need to visit to Yell Extreme Park. Believe, it is worth trying.
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EMBASSIES ARGENTINA 32 Sayat Nova Ave., Tel.: 57 64 52 BELARUS Kotayk, Arinj, 9 M.Baghramyan, Tel.: 61 00 23 BRAZIL 1 Northern Ave., Tel.: (011) 50 02 10 BULGARIA Nor Aresh, 16 Sofia Str., Tel.: 45 82 33 CHINA 12 M. Baghramyan Ave, Tel.: 56 00 67 EGYPT 6a Sepuh Str. , Tel.: 22 67 55, 22 01 17 FRANCE 8 Grigor Lusavorch Str., Tel.: (060) 65 19 50 GEORGIA 2/10 Babayan Str., Tel.: 20 07 38, 20 07 42 GERMANY 29 Charents Str., Tel.: 52 32 79, 52 45 81 GREECE 6 Demirchian Str., Tel.: (011) 53 10 51 INDIA 50/2 Dzorap Str., Tel.: 53 91 74, 53 91 75 IRAN 1 Budaghyan Str., Tel.: 23 49 83 ITALY 5 Italiai Str., Tel.: 54 23 35, 54 23 36
JAPAN 3 Pavtos Buzand St. 9th floor, (060) 52 10 30 KAZAKHSTAN 153 A. Armenakyan Str., Tel.: 58 51 19 KUWAIT 2 Babayan, Str., Tel.: (060) 50 80 50, (060) 50 85 58 LEBANON 13/14 Dzoragyugh, Str., Tel.: 50 13 02 POLAND 44a Hanrapetutyan Str., Tel.: 54 24 91 ROMANIA 15 Barbussi Str., Tel.: 27 53 32 RUSSIA 13a Grigor Lusavorch Str., Tel.: 56 74 27, 54 52 18 SYRIA 14 M. Baghramyan Ave., Tel.: 52 90 23, 52 40 36 SWITZERLAND 2/1 Melik Adamyan Str. Tel.: 52 98 60, 52 40 88 UKRAINE 29 Arabkir Str., House 5/1, Tel.: 22 97 27, 22 65 47 UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 2/2 Babayan Str., Tel.: (011) 77 77 72 UNITED KINGDOM 34 M. Baghramyan Ave., Tel.: 26 43 01 USA 1 Amerikyan Str., Tel.: 46 47 00, 49 42 00
CONSULATES AUSTRIA 29 Sayat Nova Ave., Tel.: 060 37 99 99 CANADA 10 V. Sargsyan Str., #103/4, Tel.: 56 79 90 CROATIA 6 Deghatan Str., Tel.: 52 99 88 CYPRUS 1 Northern Ave., Tel.: 58 63 31 ESTONIA 43 Gyulpenkian Str., Tel.: 26 39 73, 22 01 38 FINLAND (HONORARY CONSULATE) 6 Tamanyan Str., Tel.: (091) 40 16 23 DENMARK 8/1 Vagharshian Str., Tel.: 26 09 64/208 INDONESIA 37/147 Israyelian Str., Tel.: 52 88 25, 56 56 69 IRELAND 18/1 Vardanants Str., Tel.: 52 63 30, 52 63 31 KOREA 13a Sepuh Str., Tel.: (091) 40 31 91 LITHUANIA 22 Gh. Parpetsi Str., Tel.: 53 32 65 MALTA 33-4 Pushkin Str., Tel.: 51 81 71, 53 41 71
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NAGORNO KARABAKH 17a Nairi Zaryan Str., Tel.: 24 97 05 NORWAY 6 Tamanyan Str., Tel.: (077) 47 33 35 PHILIPPINES 25 Charents Str., Tel.: 55 26 14 PORTUGAL 9 Nalbandyan Str., Tel.: (060) 53 52 51 SAN MARINO 56/2 G. Nzhdeh Str., Tel.: 49 33 22 SERBIA 75/28 Nar-Dos Str., Tel.: (093) 92 96 51 SLOVAKIA 26/1 V. Sargsyan Str., Tel.: 53 25 53 SLOVENIA 22/14 Parpetsi Str., Tel.: 53 87 96, 53 32 65 SPAIN (HONORARY CONSULATE) 47/1 Khanjyan Str., Tel.: 53 75 86 SRI LANKA 3a Arshakunyats Ave., Tel.: 54 65 49 THAILAND 4/1 M. Baghramyan Ave., Tel.: 56 04 10, 54 23 31 URUGUAY 7/5 Alek Manukyan Str., Tel.: 55 94 49
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EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBERS Fire..................................................................................................101 Police..............................................................................................102 Emergency Service...................................................................103 Electricity.....................................................................................180 Water..............................................................................................185 Yerevangas Emergency Service...........................................104 Calls within Armenia................................................................107 Yerevan Crisis Management Center..................................108 Yerevan Municipality Crisis Center..............(010) 51 41 52 Tourism Unit of Yerevan Municipality.........(010) 51 42 30 Airport Information..................................................................187 Railroad Information...............................................................184 Telephone Directory Information......................................109 Spyur Info. Center...............................(060) 519999, 519999 Armenia Info. Center.............................................................8778 Info-Service Center.................................................09000 0909 Notarius (H. Harutunyan)................................(010) 52 82 11 AM Law Firm.........................................................(010) 51 91 10 Accounting Services...........................................(010) 27 65 15
REGIONS AREA CODES Calls within Armenia: 0 + City Code + Number Abovian.........................222 Martouni.......................262 Agarak...........................286 Masis.............................236 Alaverdi.........................253 Meghri...........................286 Amassia.........................246 Nor Gegh......................224 Aparan...........................252 Nor Hadjn.....................224 Aragats..........................570 Noyemberian.............. 266 Aramus....................22293 Oshakan........................232 Ararat..........................238 Sevan.............................261 Armavir.........................237 Shahoumian.................235 Artik..............................244 Sisian.............................283 Ashtarak.......................232 Sourenavan..................238 Baghramian..................233 Spitak............................255 Berd...............................267 Stepanakert.................. 47 Charencavan...............226 Stepanavan..................256 Dilijan............................268 Talin................................249 Echmiadzin...................231 Tashir.............................254 Gavar.............................264 Tsaghkadzor.................223 Getap.............................281 Vanadzor.......................322 Goris..............................284 Vardenis........................269 Gyumri..........................312 Vayk...............................282 Hrazdan........................223 Vedi............................... 234 Ijevan.............................263 Yeghegnadzor..............281 Jermuk..........................287 Yeraskh.........................238 Kapan............................285 Yerevan............................10 Maralik..........................242 Zvartnots......................231
CELLPHONE CODES 091, 096, 099, 043 + Number 097 + Number
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HEALTH & MEDICAL CENTERS MEDICAL CENTERS
PUBLIC SERVICES
055, 095, 041 + Number 093, 094, 098, 077, 049 + Number
GRATSIA REHABILITATION CENTER 50-1 Ashtarak Highway, Yerevan Tel.: (+374 10) 35 35 03 MEDLINE MEDICAL CENTER 17/1 Rostovyan Str., Yerevan Tel.: (+374 43) 000 115 NAIRI MEDICAL CENTER 21 Paronyan Str., Yerevan Tel.: (+374 10) 53 75 00
CHILDREN’S MEDICAL CENTERS ARBES CENTER, REHABILITATION BRANCH OF ARABKIR JOINT MEDICAL CENTER & INSTITUTE OF CHILD HEALTH 32 Vahram Papazyan Str., Yerevan Tel.: (+374 10) 26 21 00 CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL OF ST. GREGORY THE ILLUMINATOR MEDICAL CENTER 10 Gyurjyan Str., Yerevan Tel.: (+374 10) 63 04 93 NORK-MARASH MEDICAL CENTER 13 A. Armenakyan Str., Yerevan Tel.: (+374 10) 65 09 71
DENTAL CLINICS ANI DENT 3 Gyulbengyan Str., Yerevan Tel.: (+374 95) 22 23 24 AVANTA 5 Zakyan Str., Yerevan Tel.: (+374 10) 52 11 95 MEDESY 5/1 Davitashen 3 district, Yerevan Tel.: (+374 10) 370 370 MY CITY DENTIST 4/2 Avet-Avetisyan Str., Yerevan Tel.: (+374 77) 454 809
PHARMACIES ALFA FARM 1/68 Shirak Str., Yerevan Tel.: (+374 60) 700 500 ARMFARM 23 Abovyan Str., Yerevan Tel.: (+374 10) 54 05 20 NATALI PHARM 34 Tumanyan Str., Yerevan Tel.: (+374 10) 53 06 20 5+ 18 Heratsi Str., Yerevan Tel.: (+374 10) 55 11 22
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HOTELS/HOSTELS/B&B/REST HOUSES *****
ARMENIA MARRIOT HOTEL 2/1 Amiryan Str. Tel: (+374 10) 59 90 00 CAUCASUS HOTEL Ashtarak Highway Tel: (+374 60) 50 11 77 EREBUNI HOTEL 26/1 Nalbandyan Str. Tel: (+374 10) 58 05 05
REPUBLICA HOTEL 7/1 Amiryan Str. Tel: (+374 11) 99 00 00
GRAND HOTEL YEREVAN 14 Abovyan Str. Tel: (+374 10) 59 16 00
IMPERIAL PALACE HOTEL 23 Koryun Str. Tel: (+374 10) 58 80 40
ROMA HOTEL 29/14 Rubinyants Str. Tel: (+374 10) 20 00 20
MULTI GRAND Yerevan-Sevan motorway Tel: (+374 10) 61 00 55
HYATT PLACE YEREVAN 26/1 Sargsyan Str. Tel: (+374 11) 22 12 34
RADISSON BLU 2/2 Azatutyan Ave. Tel: (+374 10) 21 99 00
METROPOL HOTEL 2/2 Mashtos Ave. Tel: (+374 10) 51 07 00
DOUBLETREE BY HILTON 4/2 Grigor Lusavorich Str. (+374 11) 55 53 33
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ANI PLAZA 19 Sayat-Nova Ave. Tel: (+374 10) 58 97 00 ARARAT HOTEL 7 G. Lusavorich Str. Tel: (+374 60) 51 10 00 ARMENIA ROYAL PALACE 17/1 4th Str., Silikyan dist. Tel: (+374 10) 59 90 00 ARTSAKH HOTEL 116 Sevan Str. Tel: (+374 10) 44 91 99 AVIATRANS HOTEL 4 Abovyan Str. Tel: (+374 10) 56 72 28 BASS HOTEL BOUTIQUE 3/1 Aygedzor Str. Tel: (+374 10) 22 13 53 CONGRESS HOTEL 1 Italy Str. Tel: (+374 10) 59 11 99 EUROPE HOTEL 38 Hanrapetutyan Str. Tel: (+374 10) 54 60 60 48 TOURINFO MAGAZINE
SHIRAK HOTEL 13a Khorenatsi Str. Tel: (+374 10) 52 99 15 TUFENKIAN HOTEL 48 Hanrapetutyan Str. Tel: (+374 60) 50 10 10
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MINOTEL 8 Mher Mkrtchyan Str. Tel: (+374 10) 567 567
CROSS RESORT 50-1 Ashtarak Highway Tel: (+374 94) 77 70 77
NAIRI HOTEL 121/7 Armenakyan Str. Tel: (+ 374 10) 65 21 21
HOTEL HOUSE 42 Arami Str. Tel: (+374 10) 58 38 00
NATIONAL HOTEL 4/3 Amiryan Str. Tel: (+374 10) 54 70 02
14th FLOOR HOTEL 4/6 Amiryan Str. Tel: (+374 10) 54 86 35
NORTH AVENUE 10/1 Northern Ave. Tel: (+374 10) 505 055
FAMILY HOTEL 49/1 Byuzand Str. Tel: (+374 10) 56 90 28
NORK RESIDENCE 56/1 Moldovakan Str. Tel: (+374 10) 67 00 51
GRIG HOTEL 47/12 M. Baghramyan Str. Tel: (+374 91) 27 48 22
OPERA SUITE HOTEL Baghramyan 1st lane 1-3 Tel: (+374 10) 56 60 10
IBIS 5/1 Northern Ave. Tel: (+374 10) 59 59 59
PANORAMA RESORT 24/3 G. Hovsepyan Str. Tel: (+374 60) 27 57 37
Hostels
PARIS HOTEL 4/6 Amiryan Str. Tel: (+374 60) 60 00 60
DOMINO HOSTEL 31 Nalbandyan Str. Tel: (+374 11) 28 52 68
CASCADE HOSTEL 2 Baghramyan Ave. Tel: (+374 10) 58 55 55
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RESTAURANTS / TEA HOUSES / FAST FOOD Armenian Cuisine AFRIKYANS’ TAVERN 39 Sayat-Nova Ave. Tel: (+374 10) 55 32 20 ANOUSH 7/1 Amiryan Str. Tel: (+374 11) 99 00 00 ARARAT 2 Government bld. Republic Sqr. Tel: (+374 10) 52 79 33
KILIKIA 78 Hanrapetutyan Str. Tel: (+374 10) 54 88 08
ARARAT HALL 30 Koghbatsi Str. Tel: (+374 10) 53 67 98
LAVASH 21 Tumanyan Str. Tel: (+374 10) 60 88 00
AYAS KILIKIA 78 Hanrapetutyan Str. Tel: (+374 10) 54 88 08
MER GYUGH 5 Sayat-Nova Str. Tel: (+374 10) 54 87 00
BELLAGIO 2 Myasnikyan Ave. Tel: (+374 10) 55 12 12
NOR DZORABERD 19/4 Dzorapi Str. Tel: (+374 10) 53 81 28
SAMURAI SUSHI 2 Baghramyan Ave. Tel: (+374 10) 58 56 70
CAUCASUS COMPLEX Ashtarak highway Tel: (+374 99) 919 919
OLD ZANGEZUR 3 Mashtots Ave. Tel: (+374 95)20 88 20
SUSHI TORIA 1 Sayat-Nova Ave. Tel: (+374 60) 48 00 48
CAUCASUS TAVERN 82 Hanrapetutyan Str. Tel: (+374 99) 56 11 77 (+374 98) 56 11 77
PARVANA Hrazdan Gorge Tel: (+374 10) 54 60 01
CHAMAN 13/1 Leo Str. Tel: (+374 10) 53 92 68 CHARENTS 28 28 Charents Str. Tel: (+374 10) 57 29 45 DALAN 12 12 Abovyan Str. Tel: (+374 99) 58 06 58 DOLMAMA 10 Pushkin Str. Tel: (+374 10) 56 13 54 FLORENCE 64/2 Barbyus Str. Tel: (+374 10) 32 02 11 HAVANA COMPLEX Tsitsernakaberd Park Tel: (+374 10) 38 06 06 HIGH REST 21/1 Tumanyan Str. Tel: (+374 11) 21 21 11 50 TOURINFO MAGAZINE
PHARAON H-5, Yerevan-Abovyan Tel: (+374 10) 20 15 81
Chinese & Japanese Cuisine BEIJING 33 Sayat-Nova Tel: (+374 10) 54 53 42 LOTUS 2/1 Bayron Str. Tel: (+374 10) 54 29 90 SAKURADA 23/20 Nalbandyan St. Tel: (+374 10) 56 08 05
TAO 10 Tumanyan Str. Tel: (+374 10) 54 09 99 WASABI 1/3 Abovyan Str. Tel: (+374 10) 56 54 22
SALON 8 Abovyan Str. Tel: (+374 11) 44 33 33
Persian Cuisine ARYA 1/17 Tamanyan Str. Tel: (+374 10) 56 80 13
TOSPIA 30/3 Tumanyan Str. Tel: (+374 91) 66 00 07
NIMA 3/36 Tigran Mets Ave. Tel: (+374 41) 03 88 85
TSIRANI 5 Northern Ave. Tel: (+374 11) 85 09 50 YEREVAN TAVERN 5 Amiryan Str. Tel: (+374 10) 54 55 45
PERSEPOLIS 19 Sayat-Nova Ave. Tel: (+374 10) 56 96 94 SHIRVAN 32 Tumanyan Str. Tel: (+374 10) 58 25 65
YEREVAN TUN 2 Hin Yerevantsi Str. Tel: (+374 44) 30 99 99
Mediterranean Cuisine BIBAR 27 Tumanyan Str. Tel: (+374 11) 21 22 13
URARTU 19 Dzorapi Str. Tel: (+374 10) 53 80 41
COSI E LA VITA 2a/19 Tamanyan Str. Tel: (+374 12) 21 00 21
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RESTAURANTS / TEA HOUSES / FAST FOOD American & Mexican Cuisines CACTUS 42 Mashtots Ave. Tel: (+374 10) 53 99 39 SQUARE ONE 1/3 Abovyan Str. Tel: (+374 10) 56 61 69 Georgian Cuisine CAUCASUS TAVERN 82 Hanrapetutyan Str. Tel: (+374 99) 56 11 77 (+374 98) 56 11 77 GENATSVALE 7 Kievyan Str. Tel: (+374 10) 27 79 99 MIMINO 7a Aleq Manukyan Str. Tel: (+374 10) 57 88 85 TBILISO 52 Leo Str. Tel: (+374 10) 53 00 61 Eastern Cuisine ABU HAGOP 6 Yervand Kochar Str. (+374 95) 28 65 85 ANTEB 30 Y. Koghbatsi Str. Tel: (+374 10) 53 09 88 EASTERN CUISINE 16 Komitas Ave. Tel: (+374 10) 27 16 20 LAGONID 37 Nalbandyan Str. Tel: (+374 10) 58 08 04 LIBAN 23 Sayat-Nova Str. Tel: (+374 99) 66 07 00 LEBANON 3 Tamanyan Str. Tel: (+374 10) 56 18 94 TABOULE 8/21 Zakyan Str. Tel: (+374 10) 54 42 64 European Cuisine AI LEONI 40 Tumanyan Str. Tel.: (+374 10) 53 08 92 52 TOURINFO MAGAZINE
BAZAAR 10/1 Northern Ave. Tel: (+374 10) 50 50 25
VIENNA RIBS 24 Saryan Str. Tel: (+374 60) 53 00 07
BELLA ITALIA 6/3 Northern Ave. Tel: (+374 11) 500 700
VINTAGE 28 Isahakyan Str. Tel: (+374 96) 74 28 28
CASCADE ROYAL 192 Antarain Str. Tel.: (+374 11) 44 01 44
Fast Food & Pizzeria ARTASHI MOT 31 Moskovyan Str. Tel: (+374 10) 50 12 22
CHARLES 3 Tamanyan Str. Tel: (+374 10) 54 26 21 CUCINA 1 Amiryan Str. Tel: (+374 10) 59 92 48 MAMOOR 14/6 Abovyan Str. Tel: (+374 10) 54 84 84 MONTMARTRE 4/6 Amiryan Str. Tel: (+374 60) 60 00 60 NAVAVAR 42/1 Aram Str. Tel: (+374 41) 01 39 01 PATIO 5 Northern Ave. Tel: (+374 60) 51 35 17 PROVENCE 5 Northern Ave. Tel: (+374 10) 70 30 77 TERRAZZA 28 Isahakyan Str. Tel: (+374 10) 56 31 10 THE CLUB 40 Tumanyan Str. Tel: (+374 10) 53 13 61 THE WINE HOUSE 7/3 Abovyan Str. Tel: (+374 41) 00 00 66
BLACK ANGUS 39 Mashtots Ave. Tel: (+374 96) 50 80 40 GUSTO 11 Abovyan Str. Tel: (+374 10) 58 11 21 KARAS 20 Mashtots Str. Tel: (+374 10) 32 55 55 KFC 1 Northern Ave. Tel: (+374 10) 50 15 07 MR. GYROS 40 Tumanyan Str. Tel: (+374 10) 50 22 33 PIZZA HUT 1 Northern Ave. Tel: (+374 10) 50 15 03 TASHIR PIZZA 27 Komitas Str. Tel: (+374 10) 51 11 11 TUMANYAN SHAURMA 32 Tumanyan Str. Tel: (+374 10) 54 99 44 Indian Cuisine KARMA 65 Teryan Str. Tel: (+374 10) 58 92 15
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CAFES / CLUBS / BARS / PUBS Cafes ANI LOUNGE 19 Sayat-Nova Ave. Tel: (+374 96) 68 88 87 ARAGAST 41 Isahakyan Str. Tel: (+374 10) 54 22 54 ART BRIDGE 20 Abovyan Str. Tel.: (+374 10) 58 12 84 AVENUE 5 Northern Ave. Tel: (+374 10) 70 20 77 BLACK BERRY 3 Abovyan Str. Tel: (+ 374 91) 03 38 38 CARAHUNGE 64 Sos Sargsyan Str., Stepanavan Tel: (+ 374 99) 32 43 00 COFFEESHOP COMPANY 4/5 Amiryan Str. 2 Hin Yerevantsi Str. Tel: (+ 374 11) 26 33 33 COFFEE STORY 98/9 Nalbandyan Str. Tel: (+ 374 11) 44 00 00 EL GARDEN 8 Tsitsernakaberd Park Tel: (+ 374 41) 49 00 00 JAZZVE 35/30 Tumanyan Str. Tel: (+ 374 10) 53 20 48 JOSE 20 Khanjyan Str. Tel: (+374 10) 54 00 20 LA PIAZZIA 5 Northern Ave. Tel: (+ 374 11) 54 05 05 LOUIS CHARDEN 11/19 Amiryan Str. Tel: (+ 374 10) 50 54 44 PAPARAZZI CAFE 3 Abovyan Str. Tel: (+ 374 77) 88 98 89 PEACOCK 10 Northern Ave. Tel: (+ 374 10) 50 02 08 54 TOURINFO MAGAZINE
SNEZHINKA 19 Sayat-Nova Ave. Tel.: (+374 10) 59 45 54
MEZZO JAZZ CLUB 28 Isahakyan Str. Tel: (+ 374 10) 52 42 11
TIZIANO 10/10 Northern Ave. Tel: (+ 374 94) 80 80 96
MR. HOOKAH 15a Amiryan Str. Tel: (+ 374 77) 69 26 67
Children’s Cafe AMERICANO 55/1 Teryan Str. Tel: (+ 374 10) 58 33 99
PAPARAZZI CLUB 3 Abovyan Str. Tel: (+374 55) 44 41 44
ANGELICA 27 Komitas Ave. Tel: (+ 374 10) 32 21 21 CHAO BAMBINO 5/3 Myasnikyan Ave. Tel: (+ 374 10) 55 00 99 CHUNGA CHANGA 1/1 Kievyan Str. Tel: (+ 374 10) 22 44 41 KING GARDEN 40 Sayat-Nova Ave. Tel: (+ 374 60) 50 09 09 Clubs/Bars GRAMMY HALL 7/1 Abovyan Str. Tel: (+ 374 96) 77 76 11 DOWNTOWN 2/9 Sayat-Nova Ave. Tel: (+ 374 41) 43 34 22 EL SKY BAR 9 G. Lusavorich Str. Tel: (+ 374 41) 49 49 49 INVINO WINE BAR 6 Saryan Str. Tel: (+ 374 10) 52 19 31 KAMI 18 Abovyan Str. Tel: (+374 91) 50 90 20
SAF CLUB 33 Leningradyan Str. Tel: (+ 374 41) 22 11 11 THE CLUB 40 Tumanyan Str. Tel: (+ 374 10) 53 13 61 YANS CLUB 74 Teryan Str. Tel: (+ 374 10) 700 000 Pubs BEEREVAN 26 Abovyan Str. Tel: (+ 374 11) 50 51 01 CALUMET 56 Pushkin Str. Tel: (+ 374 94) 35 92 29 JEAN-PAUL 42/1 Aram Str. Tel: (+374 41) 01 38 01 LABEERINT 8 Amiryan Str. Tel: (+ 374 10) 54 75 85 33a Moskovyan Str. Tel: (+ 374 10) 50 20 25 URBAN 5a Mashtots Ave. Tel: (+ 374 10) 53 61 61 PAULANER 19 Teryan Str. Tel: (+ 374 60) 51 38 00
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SHOPPING SPOTS Men’s Clothing Shoes & Accessories ARMOS Armenian designer’s shoes 5 Northern Ave. Tel: (+374 60) 44 14 11 BOTTA Clothing & accessories 8/3 Amiryan Str. Tel: (+374 10) 54 89 85 CANALI Clothing & accessories 9 Abovyan Str. Tel: (+374 10) 56 22 30 CELIO Clothing 24 Tumanyan Str. Tel: (+374 10) 54 50 07 CORNELIANI Clothing, footwear & accessories 3 Northern Ave. Tel: (+374 10) 702 702 DIANA Clothing & accessoreis 39 Komitas Ave. Tel: (+374 10) 23 00 78 ERMENEGILDO ZEGNA Clothing, footwear & accessories 9 Mashtots Ave. Tel: (+374 10) 53 00 04 MASSIMO DUTTI Clothing & accessories 18 Northern Ave. Tel: (374 60) 54 00 22 STEFANO RICCI Clothing, footwear & accessories 3 Northern Ave. Tel: (+374 10) 702 702 ZILLI Clothing & accessories 58 Baghramyan Ave. Tel: (+374 10) 20 20 50 Women’s Clothing Shoes & Accessories BETTY BARCLAY Clothing & accessories 65 Teryan Str. Tel: (+374 10) 58 17 42 56 TOURINFO MAGAZINE
BURBERRY Elite clothing boutique 5 Northern Ave. Tel: (+374 60) 44 01 74 ESCADA Clothing 39 Mashtots Ave. Tel: (+374 10) 54 55 85 ETAM Underwear collection 26 Abovyan Str. Tel: (+374 10) 58 31 11 KIVERA NAYNOMIS Elite Armenian designer 8 Teryan Str. Tel: (+374 10) 56 70 77 MANGO Clothing & accessories 21 Abovyan Str. Tel: (+374 10) 58 00 11 MAXMARA Clothing & accessories 41 Mashtots Str. Tel: (+374 10) 54 59 57 Children’s Clothing Shoes, Accessories & Toys COOL CLUB 4/12 M. Babajanyan Str. Tel: (+374 060) 37 77 13
OKAID 22 Abovyan Str. Tel: (+374 10) 58 55 79 PRENATAL 20/1 Mashtots Ave. Tel: (+374 11) 70 11 72 PRINCE PRINCESS 25 Koryun Str. Tel: (+374 10) 58 33 38 Women’s, Men’s, Children’s Clothing, Shoes & Accessories ADIDAS Women’s, men’s, children’s sportswear & accessories 3 Arami Str. Tel: (+374 10) 54 47 07 ALDO Women’s, men’s shoes 26 Abovyan Str. Tel: (+374 10) 52 17 77 BALDI 18 Mashtots Ave. Tel: (+374 10) 53 74 91 CHUST SHOES 270/1 Arshakunyats Str. Tel: (+374 60) 611 000 CLARKS Shoes & bags shop 8/2 Northern Ave. Tel: (+374 10) 50 24 54
MOTHER CARE 51/53 Hanrapetutyan Str. Tel: (+374 10) 54 67 05
DEBENHAMS 66 Teryan Str. Tel: (+374 10) 52 70 78
MEGA TOYS 40/1 Sayat-Nova Ave. Tel: (+374 011) 500 600
EDELWEISS Clothing & accessories 54/1 Teryan Str. Tel: (+374 10) 58 93 49
MRCHIKOOBY 1 Tumanyan Str. Tel: (+374 10) 54 77 20
EMPORIO ARMANI Clothing & accessories 12 Northern Ave. Tel: (+374 10) 52 99 08
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SHOPPING SPOTS ERMANNO SCERVINO Women’s & children’s clothing 3 Northern Ave. Tel: (+374 10) 702 702 GAP Women’s, men’s clothing 3 Tsitsernakaberd Highway Tel: (+374 60) 46 11 11 GEOX 6/15 Northern Ave. Tel: (+374 10) 53 22 34
ZARA 3 Tsitsernakaberd Highway Tel: (+374 10) 50 09 90
DE LAUR 39/12 Mashtots Ave. Tel: (+374 11) 99 55 77
GIORDANO Women’s, men’s clothing & accessories 3 Tsitsernakaberd Highway Tel: (+374 10) 52 08 01
Z&A Chain Stores 5 Northern Ave. Tel: (+374 060) 500 115
Malls DALMA GARDEN MALL 3 Tsitsernakaberd highway Tel: (+374 60) 46 11 11
LACOSTE 110 Nalbandyan Str. Tel: (+374 10) 58 05 99
Jewelry, Watches, Optics AWI 14/4 Abovyan Str. Tel: (+374 10) 54 08 82
LAGALLERIA Luxury Boutiques Corner 3 Northern Ave. Tel: (+374 10) 702 702
CHRONOGRAPH Luxury jewelry and watch 5 Northern Ave. Tel: (+374 10) 500 400
PROSPEKT MALL 5 Mashtots Ave. Tel: (+374 11) 99 90 22
MARKS & SPENCER Women’s, men’s, children’s clothing & accessories 3 Tsitsernakaberd Highway Tel: (+374 060) 46 11 11
EIFFEL Swiss watches 26 Tumanyan Str. Tel: (+374 10) 52 50 15
ROSSIA MALL 5 Mashtots Ave. Tel: (+374 11) 99 90 22
MEGA SPORT Women’s, men’s, children’s sportswear & accessories 40/1 Sayat-Nova Ave. Tel: (+374 11) 51 98 98 MEXX Women’s, men’s & children’s clothing & accessories 26 Abovyan Str. Tel: (+374 10) 54 46 23 NEXT Women’s, men’s and children’s clothing & accessories. 13 Amiryan Str. Tel: (+374 10) 53 89 99 SALI Women’s, men’s clothing & accessories 5 North Avenue Tel.: (+374 11) 51 11 66
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KARGIN OPTICS Optical Salon 41/1 Khanjyan Str. Tel: (+374 10) 56 06 44 L’ORANGE GOLD Women’s, men’s jewelry 11-54 Abovyan Ave. Tel: (+374 10) 52 57 11 MERCURY 50 Mashtots Ave. Tel: (+374 10) 586 000
METRONOME 22/10 Isahakyan Str. Tel: (+374 10) 54 00 31
TASHIR STREET 6/2 Norther Ave. Tel: (+374 96) 00 41 03 YEREVAN MALL 34/3 Arshakunyats Ave. Tel: (+374 11) 88 88 88 YEREVAN MARKET 11/1 Smbat Zoravar Str. Tel: (+374 99) 33 94 33
TIME 21 Tumanyan Str. Tel. (+374 11) 50 04 02
Supermarkets SAS 85 M. Baghramyan Ave. Tel.: (+ 374 10) 53 88 88
HAY OPTIC 1 Tumanyan Str. Tel. (+374 10) 52 11 42
PARMA 79 Baghramyan Ave. Tel.: (+374 10) 27 27 99
BERLIN OPTIC 31 Mashtots Ave. Tel: (+374 10) 36 20 00
YEREVAN CITY 60/2 Komitas Ave. Tel.: (+ 374 10) 20 16 05
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ENTERTAINMENT/SERVICES Night Clubs/Discos CHARLOTTE 25 M. Baghramyan Ave. Tel.: (+ 374 10) 27 70 19 CRAZY 13 Vardanants Str. Tel.: (+ 374 77) 55 34 37 OMEGA 59 Teryan Str. Tel.: (+ 374 10) 58 25 49 Casinos SENATOR Tel.: (+ 374 99) 95 55 59 SHANGRI LA Tel.: (+ 374 10) 62 57 99 Karaoke Clubs ALIBI 11 Mashtots Ave. Tel.: (+ 374 11) 55 56 57 ARAME 2/1 Heratsi Str. Tel.: (+ 374 60) 44 07 44 Cinemas CINEMA STAR 3 Tsitsernakaberd Highway Tel: (+374 60) 75 55 55
KINO PARK 34/3 Arshakunyats Ave. Tel.: (+ 374 11) 88 88 88
LEO TRANS 30 Baghramyan Ave. Tel.: (+ 374 10) 22 90 18
MOSCOW CINEMA 18 Abovyan Str. Tel.: (+ 374 10) 52 12 10
MEGATRANS 5 Tigran Mets Ave. Tel.: (+ 374 60) 48 25 74
Taxi Apps
STATE HAY POST 22 Saryan Str. Tel.: (+ 374 10) 514 514
GG MOBITAXI TAXI ARMENIA TAXOLINE UTAXI YANDEX Car/Bus Rentals BUS VOYAGE Tel.: (+ 374 10) 54 10 05 CARAVAN Tel.: (+ 374 10) 52 92 92 DOLLAR/THRIFTY Tel.: (+ 374 10) 59 99 95 ELITE BUS Tel.: (+ 374 10) 58 90 00 RentCarArmenia.am Tel.: (+ 374 10) 54 72 72 SIXT Tel.: (+ 374 10) 61 55 99 Real Estate CASCADE HILLS 160/5 Antarain Str. Tel.: (+ 374 60) 37 77 57
Golf/Shooting Clubs/ Horse Riding ARARAT VALLEY COUNTRY CLUB 42 Gevorg Chaush Str. Tel.: (+ 374 10) 39 40 85 HAYRAPETYAN HORSE RIDING 39 Shiraki Str. Tel.: (+ 374 10) 46 55 55 Sport Complex & Swimming Pool CROSS 50-1 Ashtarak Highway Tel.: (+ 374 94) 77 70 77 GRAND SPORT 61 Arshakunyats Ave. Tel.: (+ 374 10) 44 77 66 GOLD’S GYM 40/1 Komitas Ave. Tel.: (+ 374 10) 32 20 10
PIAZZA GRANDE 10 V. Sargsyan Str. Tel.: (+ 374 91) 01 15 10
MULTI WELLNESS 11 Alek-Manukyan Str. Tel.: (+ 374 11) 880 880
VAHAGNI COMMUNITY 50 Gevorg Chaush Str. Tel.: (+ 374 10) 39 01 02
REEBOK 5 Pirumyanner Str. Tel.: (+ 374 10) 36 36 36
VIVA REALTY 8/6 Y. Kochar Str. Tel.: (+ 374 10) 54 68 98
Spas & Beauty Salon GOLD’S SPA 40/1 Komitas Ave. Tel.: (+ 374 10) 20 83 60
Post Offices & Transport FEDERAL EXPRESS 40 Mashtots Ave. Tel.: (+ 374 10) 53 00 29
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TNT EXPRESS WORLDWIDE 144/1 Khorenatsi Str. Tel.: (+ 374 10) 54 55 25
THAI HOME 2 Paronyan Str. Tel.: (+ 374 10) 53 27 60
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AIRLINES/TRAVEL AGENCIES/BANKS Airlines AEROFLOT-RUSSIAN 12 Amiryan Str. Tel.: (+ 374 10) 52 24 35
Travel Agencies ANI TOUR 68a Teryan Str. Tel.: (+ 374 60) 270 370
Banks ACBA-CREDIT AGRICOLE 1 Bayron Str. Tel.: (+ 374 10) 56 85 85
AIR ARABIA 68 M. Baghramyan Ave. Tel.: (+ 374 60) 65 66 66
ARMANE TOUR 70/8 Charents Str. Tel.: (+374 60) 51 90 40
AMERIA BANK 9 Gr. Lusavorich Str. Tel.: (+ 374 10) 56 11 11
AIR FRANCE/KLM 9 Alek Manoukyan Str. Tel.: (+ 374 60) 61 22 77
ARMENIA HOLIDAYS 7 Abovyan Str. Tel.: (+ 374 10) 58 22 92
ANELIK BANK 13 Vardanants Str. Tel.: (+ 374 10) 59 33 33
ARMENIA AIRCOMPANY 10 V. Sargsyan Tel.: (+ 374 11) 74 77 77
BEAUMONDE TRAVEL 1 Amiryan Str. Tel.: (+ 374 10) 59 99 95
ARARAT BANK 19 Pushkin Str. Tel.: (+ 374 10) 54 63 63
AUSTRIAN AIRLINES 9 Alek Manoukyan Str. Tel.: (+ 374 10) 51 22 01
FUN TOUR 24/24 Mashtots Ave. Tel.: (+ 374 10) 50 29 09
ARDSHININVESTBANK 13 Gr. Lusavorich Str. Tel.: (+ 374 10) 59 04 04
AVIA-GIT 1 Zakyan Str. Tel.: (+ 374 10) 52 15 46
HAKOBIAN TRAVEL 60 M. Baghramyan Ave. Tel.: (+ 374 10) 27 19 44
CZECH AIRLINES 2 Baghramyan Str. Tel.: (+ 374 10) 56 40 99
JOPMANE TRAVEL LLC 40 Charents Str. Tel.: (+374 12) 78 02 11
FLYDUBAI 7 Khorenatsi Str. Tel.: (+ 374 10) 53 67 74
HYUR SERVICE 96 Nalbandyan Str. Tel.: (+ 374 10) 54 60 40
IRAN ASEMAN AIRLINES 19 Nalbandyan Str. Tel.: (+ 374 10) 52 44 02
LEVON TRAVEL 10 Sayat-Nova Ave. Tel.: (+ 374 10) 52 52 10
POLISH AIRLINES 7 Argishti Str. Tel.: (+ 374 10) 51 02 86
MARI TOUR Antarayin 126/6 Str. Tel.: (+ 374 11) 53 00 36
S7 AIRLINES 34 Tumanyan Str. Tel.: (+ 374 10) 54 41 10
SMART TRAVEL 2 Arshakunyats Ave. Tel.: (+ 374 10) 58 28 48
URAL AIRLINES 10/3 Saryan Str. Tel.: (+ 374 10) 52 88 61
TATEV T.T.T. 19 Nalbandyan Str. Tel.: (+ 374 10) 52 44 01
UNIBANK 12 Charents Str. Tel.: (+ 374 10) 59 55 55
QATAR AIRWAYS 2 M. Baghramyan Ave. Tel: (+374 10) 56 36 24
VERUM TRAVEL 19 Sayat-Nova Ave. Tel.: (+ 374 10) 60 03 60
VTB BANK 46 Nalbandyan Str. Tel.: (+ 374 10) 87 87
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BYBLOS 18/3 Amiryan Str. Tel.: (+ 374 10) 53 03 62 CENTRAL BANK OF RA 6 V. Sargsyan Str. Tel.: (+ 374 10) 56 37 61 CONVERSE BANK 26/1 V. Sargsyan Str. Tel.: (+ 374 10) 51 12 11 HSBC 66 Teryan Str. Tel.: (+ 374 10) 51 50 00 INECOBANK 17 Tumanyan Str. Tel.: (+ 374 10) 51 05 10 PROMETEY 44/2 Hanrapetutyan Str. Tel: (+374 10) 56 20 36
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MUSEUMS/ART GALLERIES Matenadaran
Cafesjian Museum for the Art
Established in 1959, Matenadaran is one of the world’s ancientand richest depositories of medieval manuscripts and books, and was inscribed on UNESCO’s Memory of the World Programme Register in 1997 in recognition of its world significance. Add.: 53 Mashtots Ave., Yerevan Tel.: (+374 10) 56 25 78 www.matenadaran.am
Erebuni Fortress Museum
Erebuni Museum of History of Foundation of Yerevan was established in 1968. The opening of the museum was timed to coincide with the 2750th anniversary of Yerevan. The Museum stands at the foot of the Arin Berd hill, on top of which the Urartian Fortress Erebuni has stood since 782 BC. Add.: 38 Erebuni Str., Yerevan Tel.: (+374 10) 45 82 07 www.erebuni.am
The Cafesjian Center of Arts is an art museum situated in the heart of Yerevan in and around the Cascade. At the core of the museum’s permanent collection is the Gerard L. Cafesjian Collection of Art. Add.: Cascade Complex, Yerevan Tel.: (+374 10) 54 19 32 E-mail: info@cmf.am www.cmf.am Komitas Museum-Institute The institute is an art and biographical museum in Yerevan, Armenia, devoted to the renowned Armenian musicologist and composer Komitas. Add.: 28 Arshakunyats Ave., Yerevan Tel.: (+374 11) 57 05 70
History Museum of Yerevan Museum, founded in 1931, introduces Yerevan history of thousands of years dating back to the rise of the oldest civilization in the world. Add.: 1/1 Argishti Str., Yerevan Tel.: (+374 10) 56 81 85 (+374 10) 56 81 09 www.yhm.am
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Museum of Ervand Kochar
The museum presents the works of the active reformer of modern art. Add.: 39/12 Mashtots Ave., Yerevan Tel.: (+374 10) 52 93 26 www.kochar.am
House-Museum of Minas Avetisyan The museum stock contains 20 paintings by the famous artist, 7 of which are in oil (including “Woman with Chandelier”) and the rest are drawings. Add.: 29 Nalbandyan Str., Yerevan Tel.: (+374 10) 56 07 87 Memorial-Museum of Martiros Saryan The museum, functioning since 1967, houses a collection of 160 canvases of Saryan, each painting a passionate declaration of love for his native Armenia. Add.: 3 Saryan Str., Yerevan Tel.: (+374 10) 58 17 62 www.saryan.am Russian Art Museum Russian Art Museum is founded in 1980 on the collection of professor A. Abrahamyan. The museum collection consists of paintings, graphics, as well as decorative and applied art pieces. Add.: 38 Isahakyan Str., Yerevan Tel.: (+374 10) 56 03 31 www.musrussart.am
Art Galleries Yerevan ALBERT AND TOVE BOYAJIAN 36 Isahakyan Str. (+374 10) 56 18 55 ANTIKYAN GALLERY 33/21 Pushkin Str. Tel.: (+374 10) 53 88 20 ARAME 13 Amiryan Str. Tel.: (+374 10) 53 92 65 AREV 19 Teryan Str., area 32 Tel.: (+374 11) 32 00 35 ARTISTS’ UNION OF ARMENIA 16 Abovyan Str. Tel.: (+374 10) 56 48 53 CHILDREN’S ART GALLERY 13 Abovyan Str. Tel.: (+374 10) 52 09 51 DALAN ART GALLERY 12 Abovyan Str. Tel: (+374 99) 55 33 07
Hovhannes Tumanyan Museum The museum functions since 1953. In 1969, on the occasion of the 110th anniversary of the great writer, a new two-story building was added to house materials related to Tumanyan’s life and work. Add.: 40 Moskovyan Str., Yerevan Tel.: (+374 10) 56 00 21, 58 12 71 www.toumanian.am Mother Armenia Military Museum It was established in 1970 as the History Museum of World War II with the Statue of Mother Armenia symbolising Peace through strength. Add.: 2 Azatutyan Ave., Victory Park, Yerevan Tel.: (+374 10) 20 14 00 Modern Art Museum Modern Art Museum was established in 1972 by the art critic Henrik Igitian. It is the first specialized museum of modern art in the whole “camp” of Socialist Countries. Add.: 7 Mashtots Ave., Yerevan Tel.: (+374 10) 53 55 67, 53 53 59
GALA 12 Bayron Str. Tel.: (+374 10) 54 88 38 HI-ARTONLINE 16 Abovyan Str. Tel.: (+374 60) 52 72 99 NAREGATSI ART INSTITUTE 16/1 Vardanants Str. Tel.: (+374 10) 58 01 05 NATIONAL GALLERY OF ARMENIA 1 Aram Str. Tel.: (+374 10) 56 74 72 NERSES MELIKYAN ACADEMY 24 Baghramyan Ave. Tel.: (+374 10) 52 70 40 NPAK GALLERY 1/3 P. Buzand Str. Tel.: (+374 10) 56 82 25 VALMAR 53-55 P. Buzand Str. Tel.: (+374 10) 58 07 69
Museum of Sergei Parajanov The exposition of the museum shows Parajanov’s aesthetic principles brought to perfection in movies. Add.: 15/16 Dzoragyugh Str.,Yerevan Tel.: (+374 10) 53 84 73 www.parajanov.com House-Museum of Aram Khachaturian Over 18.000 valuable exhibits are kept in the home-museum, which are the personal belongings of the great composer: photos, documents, etc. The home-museum has a light concert hall with excellent acoustics. Add.: 3 Zarubyan Str., Yerevan Tel.: (+374 10) 58 94 18, www.khachaturian.am House-Museum of Charles Aznavour House-Museum opened in Cascade Complex, temporarly serves as both the residence of Charles Aznavour and the concert hall for governmental cultural events. The exhibition includes Aznavour’s discs, albums, books, music awards, posters and photographs.
Libraries AMERICAN UNIVERSITY OF ARMENIA 40 Baghramyan Ave. Tel.: (+374 60) 61 27 60 AVETIK ISAHAKYAN LIBRARY 4/1 Nalbandyan Str. Tel.: (+374 10) 58 96 10 MATENADARAN INSTITUTE OF ANCIENT MANUSCRIPTS 53 Mashtots Ave. Tel.: (+374 10) 56 25 78 MUSIC LIBRARY 53 Tigran Mets Str. Tel.: (+374 10) 57 65 34 NATIONAL LIBRARY OF ARMENIA 72 Teryan Str. Tel.: (+374 60) 62 35 13 KHNKO-AP ER CHILDREN’S LIBRARY 42/1 Teryan Str. Tel.: (+374 10) 52 12 22
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he company “Motive” was founded on 3 June, 2016 laying the foundation for the revolution of marketing in Armenia. Unlike other companies, “Motive” was established as a result of market research and was decided not to correspond with any standards. In “Motive” each service is designed according to the customers’ specific requests, which leads to the desired result. Our aim is to create a successful business promoting the development of the economy as we realize the importance of marketing and management in
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the business development process. Therefore, we implement extensive development projects investing the experience of abroad. During our activities we have managed to implement the following development projects: “First with knowledge”, “We support start-ups”, and “Tourism marketing”. More than 500 young businessmen, specialists, and over 70 leading companies participated in our projects. Now we work with many prominent companies from Armenia, Russia, Ukraine, Germany and other countries.
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OFFICIAL INFORMATION OF ARMENIA OFFICIAL NAME Republic of Armenia CAPITAL Yerevan OFFICIAL LANGUAGE Armenian RELIGION Christianity, Apostolic Church FLAG Horizontal tricolor/red, blue, orange AREA 29, 800 sq. km, LOCATION Southwestern Asia POPULATION about 3.215.900
CLIMATE Continental TIME ZONE GMT + 4 hours NEIGHBORS/Georgia-in the North, Azerbaijan-in the East, Iran-in the South, Turkey-in the West ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISIONS 11 regions (marz) INDEPENDENCE 21 September 1991(from the USSR) CONSTITUTION Adopted by nationwide referendum held on July 5,1995 CURRENCY UNIT Armenian Dram (484AMD = 1 USD)
OFFICIAL INFORMATION OF NAGORNO KARABAGH OFFICIAL NAME The Republic of Artsakh CAPITAL Stepanakert OFFICIAL LANGUAGE Armenian RELIGION Christianity, Apostolic Church FLAG derived from the Armenian flag, with only a white pattern added. A white, five-toothed, stepped pattern was added to the flag, beginning at the two verges of the flag’s right side and meeting at a point equal to one-third of the distance from that side. The white pattern symbolizes the current separation of Artsakh (the NagornoKarabakh Republic) from Armenia proper and its aspiration for eventual union with the Motherland.
AREA 11,458 km2 LOCATION Southwestern Asia POPULATION 150,932 CLIMATE mild and temperate TIME ZONE UTC+04:00 NEIGHBORS/Armenia to the west, Iran to the south, and the uncontested territory of Azerbaijan to the north and east ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISIONS 7 regions (shrjan) INDEPENDENCE though unrecognized, independence was declared on 2 September 1991 CONSTITUTION the latest referendum was held on 20 February 2017, turning the government from a semi-presidential to a fully presidential model CURRENCY UNIT Armenian Dram (484 AMD=1 USD)
VISA REQUIREMENTS Arrival to Armenia
Foreigners enter the territory of the Republic of Armenian through border control points. For entry, a foreigner must have a valid passport, entry visa or a document of residency status unless Armenian laws or international agreements define no other procedure. Minor foreigners may enter Armenia accompanied by parents, a parent or any other
legal representative or if one arrives at his parents, a parent, other legal representative or a receiving organization.
Departure from Armenia
Foreigners can leave Armenia upon valid passport and a document validating their prior stay in Armenia if laws or international agreements of Armenia define no other term.
MUST-KNOW TIPS ABOUT ARMENIA Tap water is drinkable, also drinking fountains (pulpulak) can be found in the streets. The majority of Armenians speak English and Russian languages. Driving rules are similar to international ones. Groceries open at 9:00, close at 20:00-22:00, but there are 24/7 supermarkets as well. Smoking is allowed in public places. Throwing or leaving litter in public places is forbidden. Use trash cans. Armenia is a low-cost country to live pretty well for under 1000 USD. The first country having adopted Christianity as a state religion in 301 AD. Country has 300 days of sunshine. The mountainous country is the best place to paraglide. World class opera costs nearly 6 USD. The Dram is the Armenian national currency. Paper notes are issued in denominations of 500, 1.000, 5.000, 10.000, 20.000 and 100.000-dram banknotes that and 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, 500 coins. Foreign bank notes can be exchanged at local banks and exchange counters. Highest Mountain Peak: Aragats (4,095 meters), Holy Mountain of Noah: Ararat (5,137 m). This is a country of Chess. The country of the World’s oldest winery. The motherland of worldwide known artists and celebs: Cher, Charles Aznavour, Kim Kardashyan, William Saroyan, Ivan Aivazovski etc. 72 TOURINFO MAGAZINE
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CULTURAL EVENTS IN ARMENIA TUESDAY MONDAY
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at 07:00 PM A. Tigranyan: Anoush Opera in 3 acts National Academic Theater of Opera and Ballet after A. Spendiarian at 09:30 PM Concert: Zara Markosyan & The Lightning Band Mezzo Music Club
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at 08:00 PM Maxim Vengerov & State Youth Orchestra of Armeni Aram Khachaturian Concert Hall
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at 07:00 PM Concert in the framework of “Armenia” International Music Festival: 70th anniversary concert of Gevorg Muradyan Aram Khachaturian Concert Hall at 08:00 PM 3rd International Guitar Festival Art Director: Zhora Sargsyan Cafesjian Center For The Arts at 09:30 PM Absolute band Mezzo Music Club
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at 08:00 PM Vahagn HAYRAPETYAN JAZZ Quartet YEREVAN- BOSTON REUNION Cafesjian Center For The Arts
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JULY EVENTS July 1 Syunik’s goods festival Karahunj, Syunik marz This is an annual festival held in Karahunj, Syunik marz (region). During the fest different communities present their products, traditional dishes organized by Areni Foundation. July 1 Mulberry festival, Goris, Syunik marz Very interesting mulberry festival in Goris gives guests the opportunity to witness the entire process of mulberry vodka distillation and, of course, to enjoy drinking on spot.
July 1-2 HayBuis: Armenian herb festival Yenokavan, Tavoush marz This is a festival for the whole family. During the fest the participants can take part in different master classes and be engaged in the process of making products out of different herbs.
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July 8-9 Ecotourism festival Artavan, Vayots Dzor marz The second Ecotourism festival of Armenia aims to develop the ecotourism in Armenia. During the fest, different interesting events will be organized.
July 22 Raspberry Festival Ashotavan, Syunik marz The aim of the festival is the introduction of mulberry vodka and tasting.
July 20 Fly Project Yerevan mall shopping center A free open-air live concert for all who love the music of internationally known Fly Project.
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