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8 INTERVIEW WITH MINISTER OF DIASPORA 10 VISIT JERMUK 12 ENABLE YOUR 5 SENSES 14 GYUMRI BRANDING PROJECT 16/18 TOURIST ATTRACTIONS 20 WHAT TO TASTE IN ARMENIA? 26 ECOTOURISM 34 PROMINENT ARMENIANS Medical Tourism..........................................................28-31 Proudly made in Armenia...........................................32-33 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

September the last rose of summer…

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n Armenia September is another 4th month of summer to enjoy the last hot rays of sun and walks at Yerevan nights. This is one of the best seasons to discover the tourist attractions which our motherland offers.

September promises to be unforgettable for all visitors of Armenia. There are a number of events and festivals for different tastes starting from Gata festival, Yerevan Music night, Yerevan Food Fest, Sharakan music festival and so on. You can also attend annual event celebrating our Independence Day (September 21). No time to sit calm, just get up and go to Opera House for a good performance, take your child to the Puppet Theatre to have some fun, jump with a Zipline for extra adrenaline, go hiking in the depth of virgin forests and valleys, discover the ancient and old cities and sights of Armenia like Gyumri, Goris, Jermuk, caves and reserves, resorts, natural wanders, historical buildings and churches, museums, galleries and beyond. Surely, this is not the whole package of fun you can take in Armenia…

As a famous movie says “Eat, pray, love”, we say “Eat, pray, love and travel to Armenia” to feel all the beauties of life. We are sure to satisfy all your tourist needs.

Thanks for coming, thanks for reading us!

Garen Marcarian

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Exclusive interview

Minister of Diaspora Hranush Hakobyan on the upcoming Armenia-Diaspora Conference

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he 6th Armenia-Diaspora Conference will be held from the 18th to 20th of September this year. TourInfo had an interview with Minister of Diaspora Hranush Hakobyan to disclose some interesting details about the conference and the future programs of the Ministry of Diaspora for the year 2017.

-Honorable Mrs. Hakobyan, thank you for accepting our request for an interview. Could you please briefly tell our readers about the origin and importance of the 6th ArmeniaDiaspora Conference?

As you already mentioned, the conference will be held on 18-20 September 2017.

Nearly 1400 Armenians from 70 countries, representing the Diaspora, Armenia and Artsakh have already confirmed their participation in the conference. Compared to the previous 5 conferences, this one will be broader and will feature four panel discussions with the following corresponding responsible organizations: Ministries of Defense, Foreign Affairs, International Economic Integration and Reforms and Diaspora. We hope that the conference becomes a crucial and effective platform to consolidate the potential of Armenians from all over the world.

-It turns out that the conference is organized periodically and focuses on the solution of a certain issue every time. What are the main topics of the 6th conference?

Since the establishment of the Ministry, Armenia-Diaspora relations have moved to a whole new level. In this context, pan-Armenian conferences have become of great importance, but they are not held annually. Such conferences were held in 1999, 2002 and 2006, but starting from 2011, the conferences have been organized by the Ministry of Diaspora. This year, 3 plenary and 16 panel sessions will be held within the framework of the conference in order to discuss economic development issues, regional challenges and national security dynamics, as well as the foreign policy agenda of Armenia and the preservation of the Armenian identity.

-In addition to the conference, what other essential projects will be organized this year?

I would like to emphasize the “We Sing Komitas” Pan-Armenian Festival, which is going to be held on 25 September 2017. In the meantime, the Ministry continues to carry out the “What are YOU doing for Artsakh?” movement. Another important initiative is the support of the Diaspora to bordering villages.

-Since our target group is mainly tourists, what would you wish our guests?

When Pope Francis visited Armenia, he called his trip “pilgrimage to the first Christian nation”. He compared our homeland with a radiant spirit, luminous center. Every person who steps on Armenian land will surely feel like he is at the crossroads of civilizations...Upon departure, he will always want to return..

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Visit Jermuk About

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ermuk is a mountain spa town in Vayots Dzor marz (region. It was a popular destination during the Soviet era and nowadays is still famous for its hot springs and mineral water brands bottled in the town. It is attractive for its fresh air, waterfalls, artificial lakes, walking trails, the surrounding forests and mineral water pools. The town is being redeveloped to become a modern center of tourism and health services. Jermuk is also being set up to become a major Chess center with numerous chess international tournaments scheduled in the town.

The town is located at a height of 2080 meters above sea level, within the mountains of Vayots Dzor, among thick forests, on a plateau divided into two parts by the gorge of Arpa River, 170 km south-east of Yerevan. The town is dominated by the Vardenis mountains from the north and the Vayk range from the south. The height of the surrounding mountains ranges between 2500 and 3500 meters, all covered with forests and alpine meadows. The climate is cold and temperate. Jermuk has a significant amount of rainfall during the year. This is true even for the driest month. The average temperature is 5.7 °C. Average precipitation 505 mm.

City and neighboring sightseeing

Mermaid hair waterfall- the waterfall of 72 m height, flows into the river Arpa. It reminds girly hair, that is why it is called mermaid’s hair.

Gndevank- a 10 th century Armenian monastery along the Vayk-Jermuk road on the bank of the Arpa River. The monastery is approached by walking about 1.5 kilometers.

Jermuk water galleryhere one can taste healthy mineral waters of different temperature to improve some health concerns.

Kechut Reserve- situated 10 km to the town of Jermuk, the reserve was built in 1981, occupying 23 million cubic meters in total volume.

Noravank monastery- this 13th century monastery in a narrow gorge made by the Amaghu River. On the way to Jermuk you can visit the sight.

Museums Jermuk Gallery Cafes and restaurants Forte restaurant Gallery cafĂŠ Gndevank restaurant

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Hotels Hyatt place Jermuk Olympia Sanatorium Nairi hotel Armenia Wellness & Spa Hotel Banks Ardshin bank ACBA-Credit Agricole Bank VTB bank Unibank

Transportation from Yerevan Minibuses and taxis: Yerevan-JermukYerevan from Central station (Kilikia bus station) Departure: every day at 15:00, 16:00 Fee: 2000 AMD Duration: 3 hours Means of transport leave when full

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Enable your 5 senses

See

The oldest cathedrals sunk into the depth of dense forests.

To enable the sense, we suggest Tatev monastery in Syunik marz (region) built in the 9th century on a large basalt plateau.

This September we celebrate the 1111th aniversary of this religious center.

Hear Touch The crystal clear waters running through the alpine valleys.

Go hiking or camping across the rivers like Debed, Azat or Hrazdan and lakes like Sevan, Kari and beyond‌

Smell The aroma of lavash bread and Khorovats baked and cooked in tonir.

Take part in the baking process of lavash in one of the villages like Garni for the experience.

The sound of both folk music played with duduk and songs sung during the holy liturgy.

Attend Sunday liturgy in any Armenian Apostolic church to hear holy sounds.

This month Sharakan fest will ensure musical pleasure for your ears too))

Taste The yummy dishes of Armenian cuisine.

Have your lunch or dinner in any Armenian restaurant like Caucasus, Carahunge, Cascade Royal, the Wine House or else to satisfy your sense of taste.

Welcome to Armenia to enable your senses and feel all the pleasures of life!

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BRANDING

GYUMRI the City of Culture

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yumri is a city of vivid emotions and bold contrasts. The second largest city and the cultural capital of Armenia, Gyumri offers an ambience to be experienced. In no other city in Armenia will you see as many architectural gems as in Gyumri. The city’s black tufa buildings adorned with crafted wooden balconies and colorful ornamented doors invite the visitor to the Armenian Belle Epoque. As a city of art, Gyumri boasts some of the finest museums, workshops, and taverns that will let you explore the lifestyle of the 19th century ‘Gyumretsis’ (people of Gyumri).

With its rich Armenian cultural and historical heritage, Gyumri has a unique story worth the world’s attention especially now. Today Gyumri rapidly evolves into a vibrant hub of tech and creativity thanks to its talented and incredibly witty people.

Branding Gyumri is about creating a visual story about its past, present, and all the characters who inspire its future. To convey the city’s personality to the locals and foreign guests, Deem Communications, a PR and marketing agency with over a decade of presence in the market, has initiated the Gyumri City Branding project within its CSR strategy. The company leads the branding process by creating a collaboration platform for all community members from Gyumri and beyond with the aim of reaching the optimal project outcomes.

On the 27th of June, 2017, the manager of the project and Creative Director of Deem Communications, Raffi Niziblian and Mayor of Gyumri Samvel Balasanyan officially announced the launch of the project, which is implemented in cooperation with Gyumri Municipality and the State Tourism Committee of the Ministry of Economic

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Development and Investments of the Republic of Armenia.

To gain deeper insights and to help the team properly reflect the brand identity of Gyumri, Deem Communications has initiated a series of discussions, public surveys, and research sessions on the history, culture, economy, business climate, and industries of Gyumri.

The company has established a working group of experts from various Gyumri development projects and representatives of international and non-governmental organizations.

The group regularly meets to discuss the outcomes of the project and to provide consultation on the next steps. To make the project as inclusive as possible Deem Communications has opened a Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/GyumriBrand/ ) where people can leave their comments and share interesting stories about the city.

“The City branding of Gyumri is part of Deem Communications’ corporate social responsibility.

As a company, we feel responsible to contribute to our society and this is how we feel we can do it best. Our knowledge and expertise in the field of branding communications, management, and PR allows us to have an effective investment into this project without necessarily expecting any financial gains. Our wish is to foster the economic strengthening of Gyumri so it becomes a viable market for all of us through its rich culture and traditional industries as well as, new sectors such as IT and innovation. Our inspiration is the resilience of the people of Gyumri and we wish to contribute to the city’s revival,” noted the manager of the Project, Creative Director at Deem Communications Raffi Niziblian.

The project is planned to be completed by December 2017. The team will present the brand in its finality in December.

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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.

Komitas Museum-Institute - officially opened its doors on January 29, 2015 and has allowed for the appreciation and continuation of Komitas’s legacy ever since. The museum-institute aims to present Komitas’s life and his various creative activities comprehensively, as well as raise awareness of his multilateral impact on music. The institution is equipped with modern technology, has a concert hall, permanent and temporary exhibitions, library.

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 everyday.

Charles Aznavour square - the square was named after one of the greatest Armenian artists in the world- Charles Aznavour. It boasts such buildings as Moscow cinema, the oldest hotel in Yerevan-Grand Hotel, having hosted such famous people as William Saroyan, Aram Khachaturyan, Yeghishe Charents, Plácido Domingo, etc. There are also a number of restaurants, cafes and other places surrounding the square to spend your evenings in Yerevan nights. In September 16 Yerevan Music Night will be held in the square.

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.

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Tourist Attractions Nagorno Karabakh

Shushi fortress - Shushi Fortress was built in the 18th century in The Republic of Nagorno Karabakh. It was the property of Melik-Shahnazaryan, the leader of Vananda. This medieval city-fortress had secret paths, which lead to the Karkar River.

Kachaghakaberd - a mountaintop fortress in the Martakert Province. The fortress was an important fortification of the medieval Armenian Principality of Khachen that thrived in the High Middle Ages and is located at a height of more than 1700 meters, surrounded by vertical limestone cliffs with the heights of 50–60 meters,

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Haghartsin monastic complex - a 13th century monastery located near the town of Dilijan in Tavush marz (region). It was built between the 10th and 14th centuries (in the 12th under Khachatur of Taron); much of it under the patronage of the Bagratuni Dynasty.

Memorial of Heroic battle of Sardarapata memorial complex to the Battle of Sardarapat located in the village of Araks, in Armavir marz (region). In 1968 during the commemoration of the 50 th anniversary of the Battle of Sardarapat which took place in May 22–26, 1918, a memorial park was laid out on the spot of the battlefield.

Mount Hatis - an extinct volcano on the Geghama Mountain Range in Kotayk marz (region). The height is 2528m. It is cone-shaped, the slopes are with sharp ravines. The landscape is alpine meadow.

Under the volcanic cover of the southern foot flows a group of springs called Qarasunakn meaning 40 springs.

Kobayr - a 12th century Armenian monastery located in the village Kober within Lori marz (region). The monastery was built on a brink of a deep gorge, in 1171, by the Kyurikid princes, a junior branch of the Bagratuni royal house of Armenia.

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Jukhtak Vank - an 11th or 12th century monastery situated in a clearing within Dilijan National Park, 3.2 km northwest from the town of Dilijan in Tavush marz (region). It sits in close proximity to the church of Matosavank as well as a cemetery that surrounds the church.

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What to taste in Armenia?

Imam Bayeldi

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is stuffed eggplant traditionally filled with ground lamb, seasonings, and pine nuts, then baked until the eggplant is silky, and the flavors marry into an incredible taste that would delight the most sophisticated palate. It is a delicious light summer dish to try.

Ingredients

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6-10 eggplants, as small as you can find them enough to fill up.

2 medium brown onions, sliced in thin crescents 3-4 medium ripe tomatoes, or the equivalent in canned whole tomatoes, diced 1-2 bell peppers, or a mixture of bell peppers and jalapenos, sliced or coarsely diced.

3-4 cloves of garlic, sliced very thin or minced 1/2 bunch of cilantro or parsley, chopped coarsely 1/2 can tomato sauce (Optional) 1 tbsp sweet pepper paste Extra-virgin olive oil Salt and pepper

Preparation • Cover the bottom of the pan generously with the olive oil and tomato sauce. If you are using the sweet pepper paste, stir it with the tomato sauce and oil.

• Make a slit lengthwise on the top of each eggplant, leaving about an inch on each side. Prick the eggplants a few times with a fork.

• In a pan, sauté the eggplants in olive oil until slightly soft. This will allow you to open up the “pocket” that you made by slitting the eggplants. Remove from the pan. Sprinkle with salt the bottom of the pocket (to taste). Arrange in the baking dish side-by-side with the pocket facing up.

• In the same pan, sauté the onion, peppers, tomatoes, garlic, and cilantro (or parsley) until the onions are soft but not brown. You will need to add the vegetables successively in the order listed. Salt and pepper to taste. You can also add a handful of pine nuts or chopped walnuts to the onion mixture. This increases the protein content and adds a crunchy texture.

• Fill the pocket of each eggplant with the onion mixture.

• Cover and bake at 325-350 F (150 0C) in a pre-heated oven for about 1/2 hour, then uncovered for about 1/2 hour. Remove and let it cool to room temperature.

• Garnish with more chopped parsley or cilantro when serving.

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Ecotourism

Sevan National Park

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evan National Park was established in 1981 to protect Lake Sevan and the surrounding areas.

Overall, including buffer zones, 150.100 ha is protected, including 24,800 ha of dry land. Sevan National Park falls under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Nature Protection, and is managed as a research center which monitors the ecosystems and undertakes various conservation measures.

Sevan National Park is made up of three main zoning areas: the core (reserve) zone a recreation zone a zone for economic use

The core protection zone includes the watershed for the lake. The park also incorporates a number of smaller reserves and reservations. One of the key sites in the park is the Artanish peninsula (2243 ha), which being very isolated, is relatively undisturbed.

Around 1000 plant species (including 94 trees and shrubs) are found in this area, which also supports a range of endemic and rare animal species. Three main zones are recognized within the Artanish peninsula, including: the lakeshore habitats a medium altitude zone (20-100m) where species such as juniper and rose are common an alpine zone (>100m) dominated by meadow habitats 26 TOURINFO MAGAZINE

Protection is aimed at the rare and endemic species of the lake and surrounding habitats.

The diversity of habitats and conditions in the area support a wide range of plants and animals, including: Plants - Acantholimon gabrieljanae, Astragalus goktschaicus, Isatis sevangensis etc.

Fish - 9 species, including whitefish, Sevan trout, barbel, “koghak� etc.

Amphibians - 6 species including the green toad and a frog (Rana ridibunda) Reptiles -17 species including rock and snakes Birds - 267 species, including Greylag Goose, Red-crested Pochard, Pochard, White-headed Duck and so on Mammals - 34 species, including marbled polecat, otter, leopard, wild goat, wolf, fox and beech marten etc.

Adjacent to the park there is a museum of natural science revealing more than 700 species of Sevan flora fauna.

If you are interested in exploring the park on your own, it is the best time to go for it.

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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.

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

Happy birthday

Komitas!

“He is the savior of Armenian music”

Arshag Chobanian (story writer, journalist)

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orn in September 26, 1869, Soghomon Soghomonyan (Komitas) was an Armenian priest, musicologist, composer, arranger, singer, and choirmaster, who is considered the founder of Armenian national school of music. He is recognized as one of the pioneers of ethnomusicology.

Orphaned at a young age, Komitas was taken to Etchmiadzin, Armenia’s religious center, where he received education at the Gevorgian Seminary. Following his ordination as vardapet (celibate priest) in 1895, he studied music at the Frederick William University in Berlin.

During the Armenian Genocide— along with hundreds of other Armenian intellectuals—Komitas was arrested and deported to a prison camp in April 1915 by the Ottoman government. Komitas is widely seen as a martyr of the genocide and has been depicted as one of the main symbols of the Armenian Genocide in art. In the

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autumn of 1916, he was taken to a hospital in Constantinople, Hôpital de la paix, and then moved to Paris in 1919, where he died in a psychiatric clinic in Villejuif in 1935. Next year, his ashes were transferred to Yerevan and buried in the Pantheon named after him.

The following landmarks in Armenia have been named after him: • The central square of Vagharshapat (Etchmiadzin) • The Yerevan State Musical Conservatory • Komitas Avenue in Yerevan • The writers and poets’ pantheon • The Komitas Museum adjacent to the Pantheon, Yerevan city His giant role in the musical history of Armenia is undeniable. The music of Komitas speaks about the highest standards of music which could ever be created. Among with other famous Armenian musicians, he can be called the “father” of pure Armenian music…

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How to get refund within the terms of

Tax Free system in Armenia

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ave you noticed TAX FREE signs on the shop windows? Hurry up to go shopping, as at the end of your trip you will get back refunds for your purchase…

The VAT paid for the purchased items is refunded to foreign citizens in airports and all other border checkpoints upon leaving Armenia. For this purpose, the foreign citizens present to the customs officer their passports, the hardcopy of VAT refund invoice or the CCM tax invoice, documents certifying the payment made against items subject to export (CCM check, or cash order or bank transfer receipt), the item to be exported, which mentioned in the VAT refund invoice (CCM tax invoice) and also the air ticket in the case of leaving by air.

The customs body puts the seal marked “Refundable” on the TAX FREE invoice or the TAX FREE invoice of the CCM, also indicating the refundable amount, which is received through bank transfer during 30 days or in cash at bank offices operating at checkpoints.

What refers to purchased items, they must not be used before the export, and the factory packaging must be preserved.

The refund system is in force during 90 days after the purchase. Food items, cigarettes, medicines, cultural values, vehicles or their parts are exceptions in the process of using the TAX FREE system. The Head of IT Infrastructure Implementation and Development Department has informed that for new generation CCMs, a mobile TAX FREE system has also been created, which also operates electronically.

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TA X FREE Система Tax Free в Армении

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рибывающие в Армению иностранные граждане могут во время выезда из страны получить обратно НДС за те товары, которые были куплены в стране. Плакаты с надписью TAX FREE есть на некоторых магазинах, а буклеты с необходимой справкой доступны для всех гостей Армении как в таможенных пунктов, так и в местах обслуживания. Системой могут пользоваться гости страны, которые возьмут вместе с товаром чек “TAX FREE invoice’’ или НДС TAX FREE, если в течение одного дня из одного магазина или одного налогоплательщика сделали покупки общей суммой 50.000 драмов (включая НДС). Товар не должен быть использован до его экспорта. Возможность получить обратно НДС действует в течение 90 дней с момента покупки.

TAX FREE не действует при покупке пищи, сигарет, лекарств, культурных ценностей и при затрате на транспортные средства.

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Sharakan Festival 23, 24 September 2017

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usic of Armenia is delighted to announce the second year of Sharakan Festival, an annual festival, which preserves and promotes the legacy of Armenian sacred music.

For two days, Sharakan Festival will bring together musicians of all backgrounds and levels of experience in an event solely dedicated to this utmost treasured genre. Sharakan Festival further enhances the importance of Armenian sacred music and the impact it has had on Armenian culture in general.

Join us on 23rd and 24th September to not only enjoy beautiful Armenian sacred music, but also commemorate the 1111th anniversary of Tatev Monastery.

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Festival programme and performers: 23 SEPTEMBER 2017 | 3PM Free Masterclass with Anahit Papayan 5PM Concert - Geghard Vocal Ensemble, Artistic Director Anahit Papayan 24 SEPTEMBER 2017 | 5PM Concert - Tatev Monastery Choir Free entry

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National holidays

Happy Independence Day

to 10 million Armenians around the globe

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t was 1991, September 21st when all Armenians voted “Yes” and declared Armenia independent for the 3rd time in all its long history. This year we celebrate the 26th anniversary of our precious independence.

There will be a number of events around the country and specifically in Yerevan. You will feel the festive mood in the air. The streets will be decorated with flags and balloons. To get close understanding of the origin of the National Holiday, you can visit Military Museum of the Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Armenia in Victory park and History museum located in the capital square.

While taking your “Independence Day” tour to Victory Park, pay attention to Mother Armenia statue. It symbolizes peace through strength. It can remind viewers of some of the prominent female figures in Armenian history, such as Sose Mayrig and others, who took up arms to help their husbands in their clashes with Turkish troops. Its location on a hill overlooking Yerevan makes it look like 40 TOURINFO MAGAZINE

a guardian of the Armenian capital. Every year on special military occasions, thousands of Armenians visit the statue of Mother Armenia and lay flowers to commemorate the Armenian martyrs of the Second World War. The pedestal hosts the Mother Armenia Military Museum of the Ministry of Defense. When first built it housed a military museum dedicated to World War II. Today, a large proportion of the exhibition space is devoted to the Nagorno Karabakh War of 1988–1994. On display are the personal belongings, weapons, and documents of participants, and the walls are decorated with their portraits. Among other historical artifacts, there is a map on which Armenian forces worked out their campaign for the capture of Shushi.

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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 17 Buzand Str., 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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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 YEREVAN CITY CENTRE 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

14th FLOOR HOTEL 4/6 Amiryan Str. Tel: (+374 10) 54 86 35

NATIONAL HOTEL 4/3 Amiryan Str. Tel: (+374 10) 54 70 02

FAMILY HOTEL 49/1 Byuzand Str. Tel: (+374 10) 56 90 28

NORTH AVENUE 10/1 Northern Ave. Tel: (+374 10) 505 055

GRIG HOTEL 47/12 M. Baghramyan Str.­ Tel: (+374 91) 27 48 22

NORK RESIDENCE 56/1 Moldovakan Str. Tel: (+374 10) 67 00 51

IBIS 5/1 Northern Ave. Tel: (+374 10) 59 59 59

OPERA SUITE HOTEL Baghramyan 1st lane 1-3 Tel: (+374 10) 56 60 10

OLYMPIA 64 Barbyusse Str. Tel: (+374 10) 27 18 50

PANORAMA RESORT 24/3 G. Hovsepyan Str. Tel: (+374 60) 27 57 37 PARIS HOTEL 4/6 Amiryan Str. Tel: (+374 60) 60 00 60

Hostels CASCADE HOSTEL 2 Baghramyan Ave. Tel: (+374 10) 58 55 55 DOMINO HOSTEL 31 Nalbandyan Str. Tel: (+374 11) 28 52 68

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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

THE WINE HOUSE 7/3 Abovyan Str. Tel: (+374 41) 00 00 66

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 MORA 4/2 Grigor Lusavorich str.

Tel: (+374 11) 55 53 47 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

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 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 25 Kalinini Str., Dilijan Tel.: (+374 43) 22 00 03 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 MEGHEDI Freedom Square, Yerevan Tel: (+374 77) 77 85 58 PAPARAZZI CAFE 3 Abovyan Str. Tel: (+ 374 77) 88 98 89

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PEACOCK 10 Northern Ave. Tel: (+ 374 10) 50 02 08

MEZZO JAZZ CLUB 28 Isahakyan Str. Tel: (+ 374 10) 52 42 11

SHOKOLADNICA Freedom Square, Yerevan Tel.: (+374 99) 30 08 78

MR. HOOKAH 15a Amiryan Str. Tel: (+ 374 77) 69 26 67

TIZIANO 10/10 Northern Ave. Tel: (+ 374 94) 80 80 96

PAPARAZZI CLUB 3 Abovyan Str. Tel: (+374 55) 44 41 44

Children’s Cafe AMERICANO 55/1 Teryan Str. Tel: (+ 374 10) 58 33 99

SAF CLUB 33 Leningradyan Str. Tel: (+ 374 41) 22 11 11

ANGELICA 27 Komitas Ave. Tel: (+ 374 10) 32 21 21 CHAO BAMBINO 5/3 Myasnikyan Ave. Tel: (+ 374 10) 55 00 99

THE CLUB 40 Tumanyan Str. Tel: (+ 374 10) 53 13 61 YANS CLUB 74 Teryan Str. Tel: (+ 374 10) 700 000

CHUNGA CHANGA 1/1 Kievyan Str. Tel: (+ 374 10) 22 44 41

Pubs BEEREVAN 26 Abovyan Str. Tel: (+ 374 11) 50 51 01

KING GARDEN 40 Sayat-Nova Ave. Tel: (+ 374 60) 50 09 09

CALUMET 56 Pushkin Str. Tel: (+ 374 94) 35 92 29

Clubs/Bars GRAMMY HALL 7/1 Abovyan Str. Tel: (+ 374 96) 77 76 11

JEAN-PAUL 42/1 Aram Str. Tel: (+374 41) 01 38 01

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

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 ROYALE Tel.: (+ 374 55) 29 41 45 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 MOSCOW CINEMA 18 Abovyan Str. Tel.: (+ 374 10) 52 12 10 Taxi Apps

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

PIAZZA GRANDE 10 V. Sargsyan Str. Tel.: (+ 374 91) 01 15 10

Sport Complex & Swimming Pool CROSS 50-1 Ashtarak Highway Tel.: (+ 374 94) 77 70 77

VAHAGNI COMMUNITY 50 Gevorg Chaush Str. Tel.: (+ 374 10) 39 01 02

GRAND SPORT 61 Arshakunyats Ave. Tel.: (+ 374 10) 44 77 66

VIVA REALTY 8/6 Y. Kochar Str. Tel.: (+ 374 10) 54 68 98

GOLD’S GYM 40/1 Komitas Ave. Tel.: (+ 374 10) 32 20 10

Post Offices & Transport DHL WORLDWIDE EXPRESS 27 Amiryan Str. Tel.: (+ 374 10) 58 66 88

MULTI WELLNESS 11 Alek-Manukyan Str. Tel.: (+ 374 11) 880 880

FEDERAL EXPRESS 40 Mashtots Ave. Tel.: (+ 374 10) 53 00 29

PLAY CITY 35 Acharyan Str. Tel.: (+ 374 10) 62 09 99 REEBOK 5 Pirumyanner Str. Tel.: (+ 374 10) 36 36 36

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LEO TRANS 30 Baghramyan Ave. Tel.: (+ 374 10) 22 90 18 MEGATRANS 5 Tigran Mets Ave. Tel.: (+ 374 60) 48 25 74

Spas & Beauty Salon GOLD’S SPA 40/1 Komitas Ave. Tel.: (+ 374 10) 20 83 60

Car/Bus Rentals AR-TOUR RENT Tel.: (+ 374 10) 56 63 59

STATE HAY POST 22 Saryan Str. Tel.: (+ 374 10) 514 514

THAI HOME 2 Paronyan Str. Tel.: (+ 374 10) 53 27 60

BUS VOYAGE Tel.: (+ 374 10) 54 10 05

TNT EXPRESS WORLDWIDE 144/1 Khorenatsi Str. Tel.: (+ 374 10) 54 55 25

ZARA BEAUTY SALON 7-12 Paronyan Str. Tel.: (+374 10) 50 52 50

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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

YERANI TRAVEL 2/80 Baghramyan Ave. Tel.: (+ 374 43) 88 44 55

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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Special “Night Yerevan” tour by “Yerevan City Tour”

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aking into consideration notes and preferences of numerous tourists and citizens, Tourism Unit of Yerevan Municipality, besides regular tours, has worked out a new “Night Yerevan” tour within the frames of “Yerevan City Tour” official tourist city route.

There are different ways to explore a city, but one of the best and most effective ways to do it is to take a city tour by special Tours are available every day except Mondays at 11:00, 15:00, 18:00 from France Square.

Working hours: Friday, Saturday, Sunday at 20:30 The start and finish of the route: Republic Square The price of the ticket: 1000 AMD For more details contact: Tel.: (+374) 11 51 42 30 tourism@yerevan.am Tourism Unit of Yerevan Municipality

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double-deckers. Due to multilingual system, the visitors of “Yerevan City Tour” program have an opportunity to get acquainted with the historical and cultural monuments and sights of the city.

“Night Yerevan” tour is a unique opportunity to enjoy Yerevan panorama at night and to get acquainted with sights of the capital during 45-minute tour.

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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.

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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 Exhibition: Khachatur Avetisyan Naregatsi Art Institute

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at 09:30 PM Concert: Felix Khachatryan: 3.33 Kami Music Club at 07:30 PM Concert: Jivan Gasparyan Jr. & the Russian String Ensemble Aram Khachaturian Concert Hall at 09:30 PM The Pillows Family Rocks Calumet

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at 07:00 PM La Boheme / Tango La Boheme: Ballet in one act, Tango: Ballet in one act National Academic Theater of Opera and Ballet after A. Spendiarian

at 07:00 PM Pianist Alessio Bax under the baton of Paul Emmanuel Thomas Yerevan 11th International Music Festival Aram Khachaturian Concert Hall

at 08:00 PM Armeanian State Jazz Orchestra Artistic Director & Band Leader Armen Hyusnunts Aram Khachaturian Concert Hall

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at 07:00 PM Concert: Alexander Knyazev National Academic Theater of Opera and Ballet after A. Spendiarian at 07:00 PM Soloists: Ani Aznavoorian, cello (USA) Marta Aznavoorian, piano (USA) Aram Khachaturian Concert Hall

at 07:00 PM The Last Judgment G. Verdi “Requiem” Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel (3D animation) National Academic Theater of Opera and Ballet after A. Spendiarian at 07:00 PM Concert: Rouben Hakhverdyan Aram Khachaturian Concert Hall

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FRIDAY at 08:00 PM International Zumba Party Jose restaurant cafe club at 09:00 PM FairWind “Birthday Lvacq” Ulikhanyan Club at 09:00 PM Another Story Band Stop Club at 08:00 PM The Lab.Docz in Double You Double You Bar

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at 09:00 PM Hamed Homayoun Live in Yerevan Aram Khachaturian Concert Hall at 07:30 PM The 4-th K-POP Flashmob by Incredible Republic Square at 09:00 PM Saturday with Vostan Hayots Stop Club at 08:00 PM Concert: Ivonne at Sinatra Restaurant Sinatra Restaurant

at 09:30 PM Armenian covers by Garik Papoyan & Sona Rubenyan Kami Music Club at 09:00 PM Blues Sunday with Davo Afrikyan Stop Club at 08:00 PM Live Music: Let’s Fly Band Bureaucrat bookstore at 09:00 AM Sunday Yoga with Ramon Tumanyan Park (TUMO)

at 07:00 PM World premiere Haro Stepanyan: Sasuntsi Davit Opera in 2 acts National Academic Theater of Opera and Ballet after A. Spendiarian at 08:00 PM Music Cascade: NAGHASH Ensemble: Songs of Exile Cafesjian Center for the Arts at 06:00 PM World Pull Up Day in Armenia Street Workout Park Yerevan at 07:00 PM A. Khachaturian: Gayane National Academic Theater of Opera and Ballet after A. Spendiarian at 08:00 PM Music Cascade series: Harutyun Chkolyan & Armat band (Armenian Soundscapes) Cafesjian Center for the Arts at 11:00 AM 4th Annual Harvest Festival of Rural Life and Traditions English Park

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at 07:00 PM Sharafyan: Cello Concerto No.2 Intermission Ravel: Piano Concerto in G major Soloists: Suren Bagratuni, cello (USA) Massimo Mercelli, flute (Italy) Conductor: Eduard Topchjan Aram Khachaturian Concert Hall

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at 07:00 PM Celebrating violinist Ruben Aharonyan’s 70th anniversary Yerevan 11th International Music Festival Aram Khachaturian Concert Hall

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at 07:00 PM Opera PREMIERE G. Donizetti “POLIUTO” National Academic Theater of Opera and Ballet after A. Spendiarian at 06:00 PM Open Air 2017 Monatik, Kravz Hrazdan Stadium

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SEPTEMBER EVENTS

7-11 Sep

ARMENIA ON THE CROSSROAD OF PEACE Byurakan-Gyumri-Ashtarak-Yerevan Different cultures gathered in one place. Don’t miss the chance to take part in, may be you will find your culture there?

21-23 YEREVAN FOOD FEST Sep

English park Time to eat Armenian yummy food and take part in master classes of great chefs.

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“CULTURAL REVIVAL” ARTS AND CRAFTS FESTIVAL Dilijan, Tavush marz (region) The festival reveals the main aspect of Armenian arts and crafts going back to times immemorial.

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22-24 SHARAKAN FESTIVAL Sep

Tatev, Syunik marz (region) Armenian folk music for all…

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YEREVAN MUSIC NIGHT Charles Aznavour square, Yerevan For those who want to listen to good music and enjoy the warmth of Yerevan nights.

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HARVEST FESTIVAL OF RURAL LIFE AND TRADITIONS English park, Yerevan city Taste the flavor of the sun in our fruits and vegetables and other products displayed and sold by the farmers from Armenia, Georgia and Iran.

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ARTSAKH WINE FESTIVAL Nagorno Karabagh, Togh village Let’s celebrate together the 4th Artsakh Wine Festival in the Meliks’ palace of Togh village.

TUMANYAN FAIRY TALE DAY-12TH

19-24 INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF PUPPET Sep

THEATRES Lori-Tavush-Yerevan This is a great chance for your little ones and you too to involve in the world of Armenian fairy tales.

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BIG BONFIRE 2017 Gegharkunik marz (region), Gavar

Big Bonfire is a symbol of the start of the potato harvest, which turns into a holiday in local host families.

GATA FESTIVAL Khachik, Vayots Dzor marz (region) During the fest you will taste not only the biggest Gata of the world, but also have an opportunity to take part in different games and contests.

Armenian folk dances and songs will accomplish the event.

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