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Cover Page Yell Extreme birthday party
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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8 YELL EXTREME PARK BIRTHDAY 10 VISIT STEPANAVAN 12 ENABLE YOUR 5 SENSES 14 NATIONAL HOLIDAYS IN AUGUST 16/18 TOURIST ATTRACTIONS 20 WHAT TO TASTE IN ARMENIA? 26 DENDROPARK 36 LEGENDS AND MYTHS OF ARMENIA 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
Feel the in the land of
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August, the last month of the sweetest season, is on! You are in Armenia in the hottest period when both the weather and events “cooperate” to make your stay unforgettable. The capital city Yerevan has a boundless energy collected to share with you offering endless things to do in August inside and outside the city. August events and fests are designed to satisfy the demands of all type of tourists. If you want to know more about Armenian culture attend Taraz fest, Sevan music fest, Beer fest, Khorovats fest, 1000 years’ village life fest etc. Navasard and Grape blessing events will be a good supplement on the way to discover Armenia in all its beauty. We have a great offer for those who seek for adrenaline and adventures. Yell Extreme Park’s second adventurous birthday will be a good party to take part in. By the way, flight with Zipline will be a good addiction to your adventures. Yerevan nights will not leave you bored as well. They offer the best nightclubs, restaurants and rooftop lounge bars to enjoy yummy food and music, streets full of tourists and locals to stroll around. To cool off and sunbath, you can either go to Sevan Lake or choose a pool in Yerevan. There are bulk of things to do in and out of the capital. For detailed suggestions read this issue and pick the services you prefer. Organize your best summer holidays out of these steamy summer days and share your experience with others. Thank you for visiting Armenia, thank you for reading us! Garen Marcarian
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YELL EXTREME PARK INVITES YOU TO CELEBRATE ITS 2ND CRAZY BIRTHDAY PARTY n August 19th Yell Extreme Park is organizing its second adventurous birthday event in Yenokavan, Tavush marz (region). During the event, the guests can take the following services from: • 4 Game zones • Lounge zone • Food courts • Bars • Photo/selfie zones • Quests zone • 3D paintings zone • Camping zone
The guests will also taste the yummiest Birthday cake and cupcakes enjoying: • Stand up comedy show with Hayk Petrosyan • Aram Mp3’s concert • Crazy beats by DJ Beatman • Nemra’s amazing concert It has been 2 months since Yell Park team invented a special drink called “Yell Cocktail”. During the birthday, the guests will have an opportunity to taste it. The event host is Arsen Grigoryan. Special guests are Paragliding in Armenia and Skyball.
Prices Entrance fee - 4,000 AMD Entrance fee + 2 way transportation - 8,000 AMD Overnight in tents - 4,000 AMD per person (tents are designed for 2 or 3 people) Tickets are available from July 22. This crazy Birthday is the best opportunity for both incoming and local tourists to visit Yell Extreme Park and feel the adrenaline in its highest level.
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Visit Stepanavan About tepanavan is a town in Lori marz (region). It is located 139 km north of the capital Yerevan, in the center of Yerevan-Tbilisi highway. Due to its location on the shores of Dzoraget River (at an average height of 1375 meters above sea level) between the forest of Lori plateau and Bazum Mountains, Stepanavan is considered to be one of the most famous resort* towns of Armenia. Stepanavan was founded in 1810 as Jalaloghli, literally meaning son of Jalal. The name is derived from the Armenian noble family of Hasan-Jalalyan. It covers an area of 17 km2 with an estimated population of 16200 inhabitants in 2009. The deep gorge of Dzoraget divides Stepanavan into northern and southern banks. Surrounded with thick forests and alpine meadows, Stepanavan has a relatively humid climate with an average yearly temperature of +6.60C. The average temperature of January is -4,20C while in July it makes +16,70C. The annual precipitation is 683 mm with snowy winters.
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City and neighboring sightseeing
Dzoraget Canyon-a popular recreational destination. It originates in the Bazum Mountains and flows west to east through spectacular gorges around Stepanavan. The only Armenian river suitable for rafting.
Stepanavan Dendropark (Botanical garden)- founded in 1931 by Edmon Leonowicz, this 35 hectare botanical garden features a wide range of tree species from many regions. It is only 12 km west of Stepanavan. The park is known for its pine trees in Sochut area.
Lori fortress and bridgebridge was built in the 11th century and is situated on Miskhana river. What refers to the fortress, it was built by David Anhoghin to become the capital of Kingdom of Tashir-Dzoraget in 1065.
St. Nshan chapel- built in 1871, the church overlooks the town from an adjacent hill. Odzun Church (nearby Stepanavan)- an Armenian basilica constructed around the 5th-7th century in Odzun village of Lori marz (region). One of only two funerary monuments in Armenia is located in Odzun which was given as a gift to Armenia from an Indian King around the 8th century. The other one is situated in Aghudi, Syunik marz (region). Museums Hotels Stepan Shahumyan museum Laguna hotel Sahak Sahakyan museum Tufenkian Avan Dzoraget hotel (near Stepanavan) Banks Cafes and restaurants Ardshin bank Carahunge cafĂŠ and more ACBA-Credit Agricole Bank VTB bank Events near Stepanavan August 20-Khorovats festival (Akhtala town)
Transportation from Yerevan Minibuses and taxis: YerevanStepanavan-Yerevan from Central station (Kilikia bus station) Departure: every day from 09:00-17:00 Fee: 1500 AMD for minibus 1000 AMD for bus Duration: 3 hours Means of transport leave when full
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Enable your 5 senses
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The sounds of both national music played with duduk and songs sung during the holy liturgy. Attend Sunday liturgy in Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin built in the 4th century.
The oldest cathedrals sunk into the depth of dense forests. For this sense, we suggest Odzun monastery in Lori marz (region) famous for the 5-7th century Odzun Church, one of the finest Armenian basilicas with a cupola, overlooking the gorge.
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Touch The crystal clear waters running through the alpine valleys. Go hiking or camping across the rivers like Debed, Azat or Hrazdan.
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The yummy dishes of Armenian cuisine.
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Smell The aroma of lavash bread baked in tonir. Take part in the baking process of lavash in one of villages like Garni for the experience.
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National holidays in August
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Navasard and Grape Blessing rmenia has a bulk of national holidays covering different traditions and habits of the national culture. If you are interested in the upcoming national holidays, we have 2 main ones in August to suggest. The first one is Navasard and the other one is the Grape Blessing.
Navasard (pre-Christian holiday)
The holiday of Navasard celebrated on 11 August is an ancient Armenian New Year, symboling Hayk Nahapet’s (the legendary patriarch of the Armenian people) victory over the Babylonian tyrant Bel. According to a legend, about 4,500 years ago Hayk Nahapet defeated Bel’s army, which marked the dawn of the Armenian Republic. The word itself is defined as nava — new and sard — year. On that day, festivities were held throughout the Armenian territory: both the royal court, the soldiers and ordinary people celebrated the holiday. This holiday was devoted to the pagan gods. People believed that gods came down to earth and bathed in Aratsani River. It was common to sacrifice an ox to the gods, and its blood was used to mark the foreheads of the holiday participants. According to tales, on that day the tables could even collapse under the weight of various dishes, sweets and dried fruit. Royal hunting and horseracing were important events during the holiday feast. Today Navasard is celebrated by various groups of people in Armenia and diaspora.
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Grape blessing (Assumption of Mary) The ceremony of Grape Blessing is among the most beloved ceremonies of the Armenian traditional feasts, held on Sunday usually following or preceeding August 15. The occasion on which we celebrate the blessing of grapes is a major feast day called “Assumption of the St. Mary”. According to some ethnographic sources, the history of Grape Blessing dates back to the paganism that had much in common with the traditional Christmas and especially with the beliefs of abundance and richness of fruits and grapes which was believed to be the noblest one among the other fruits. Moreover, on the Feast of Assumption of St. Mary the harvest was blessed. Due to another sources, grapes do have a certain symbolic significance in Christianity... think of all the references which Jesus made to wine… Time passed and the pagan holiday was included in the calendar of the Armenian Apostolic Church. Grape has a symbolic significance considered to be “forbidden fruit” and people must refuse to eat grapes until the priest blessed it. This year we celebrate the holiday on 13 August. You can also be the part of it if attend the ceremony in any Armenian apostolic church on that day.
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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. Sergey Parajanov museum- Sergey Parajanov Museum is a tribute to one of the greatest figures of the 20th century world cinema. Comprised of 1,400 exhibits, the museum’s collection includes installations, collages, assemblages, drawings, dolls and hats. The museum also showcases unpublished screenplays, librettos, and various artworks which Parajanov created while in prison...
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 Vernissage- large open-air exhibition market featuring a references to Armenia’s rich history and collection of different types of traditional Armenian art cultural heritage. works. This is a must-go place to take your souvenir with you. By the way, Vernissage works on the weekends.
Charles Aznavour square- the square was named after one of the greatest Armenian artists in the world- Charles Aznavour. The square 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. 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. 16 TOURINFO MAGAZINE
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Tourist Attractions Nagorno Karabakh “We are our mountains” monument - otherwise known as “Tatik-Papik” (Grandmother- Grandfather) is a large monument north of Stepanakert, the capital city of the self-proclaimed Nagorno Karabakh Republic. The sculpture, completed in 1967 by Sargis Baghdasaryan, is widely regarded as a symbol of the Armenian heritage of Karabakh. The monument is made from volcanic tufa depicting an old man and woman hewn from rock representing the people of Karabakh. Nikol Duman memorial museum - the wonderfully named village of Ghshlagh houses this unique museum, which honours the life of the leader of the Dashnaks, a late-19th-century left-wing Armenian nationalist movement. The home, once occupied by Duman himself, is fully restored to its 19th-century condition. Now it’s open to public.
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Harichavank - the 7th century Armenian monastery located near the village of Harich in Shirak marz (region). Harichavank known as one of the most famous monastic centers in Armenia and it was especially renowned for its school and scriptorium. Archaeological excavations of 1966 indicate that Harich was in existence during the 2nd century BC, and was one of the more well known fortress towns in Armenia.
Tegher Monastery - an early 13th-century Armenian monastery and church located on the southeastern slopes of Mount Aragats near the modern village of Tegher, in Aragatsotn marz (region). It was built for Princess Khatun (also known as Mamakhatun), the wife of Prince Vache Vachutian who had purchased the district of Aragatsotn from the Zakarian brothers. St. Hovhannes chapel - this is one of Armenian main pilgrimage sights situated in Lori marz (region). The chapel is not as old as many Armenian religious sights, but it is a great pilgrimage place for all Christians. Reach the chapel situated on the top of a mountain, lit a candle and make a wish… Khosrov forest state reserve - one of the oldest protected areas in the world. There are various ancient, natural monuments and other natural reserves located inside and in the neighbourhood of the reserve for tourists and visitors to see. Among them include Aghjots Vank, Kakavaberd, Havuts Tar, Azhdahak, Garni Gorge, Mashtots Hayrapet Church of Garni, Garni and the Garni Temple. Hnevank- a 7th-12th century Armenian Apostolic Church monastery, located near the village of Kurtan in Lori marz (region). The monastery is situated on a hill within a gorge, near the joint of Dzoraget and Gargar rivers. The monastery has a gavit and various service buildings scattered around the site. 18 TOURINFO MAGAZINE
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What to taste in Armenia?
Apricot-Glazed Chicken
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f you want to be creative and serve a dinner for your family in Armenian style, we suggest an apricot-glazed chicken. The apricot glaze will coat the plump chicken breasts sat in the refrigerator. Rice cooked in chicken broth enhanced with peas and finely chopped sun-dried tomatoes will be a great side dish for our main dish.
Ingredients • 1 tbsp. honey • 1 tbsp. Dijon mustard • 2 tbsp. apricot preserves/jam • ¾ tsp. reduced-sodium soy sauce • 3 tbsp. panko bread crumbs • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, about 1 lb. (rinse chicken and pat dry)
Preparation • Preheat oven to 375°F (190oC). • In a small bowl, mix together the honey, mustard, apricot preserves, and soy sauce, blending well • Place the breadcrumbs in a separate small bowl. • Coat a baking pan (the kind with sides) with vegetable spray. Arrange the chicken breasts in the pan. • Spread the apricot-honey mixture on the top of each chicken breast. Pat the breadcrumbs onto the glaze mixture. • Bake for about 25 to 30 minutes, making sure the chicken is cooked through, and a golden crust has formed on top. This recipe creates its own sauce, so spoon some on the top of each portion for extra flavor and moisture. Simple and delicious, isn’t it?
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Dendropark
Armenian Botanical Garden
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fficially called Sochut Dendropark commonly known as Stepanavan Dendropark. The arboretum is located near Gyulagarak village, Lori marz (region), about 85 km north of the capital Yerevan. The park was founded in 1931 by Polish engineer-forester Edmund Leonowicz. The arboretum is 35 ha in total; 17.5 ha consist of natural forest and 15 ha of ornamental trees. The collection of numerous plants and trees is expanded along the newly constructed footpaths and vistas, which began to reach into the natural forest. Dendropark is thought to be the first place in the Trans Caucasus, where a natural forest landscape had been reshaped into a Forest Park. The Stepanavan Dendropark consists of deciduous forest and ornamental plantings with avenues of Lime (Tilia cordata), and wild sourced specimens of Juglans, Malus, Populus and Pyrus. Most specimens were acquired from other botanic gardens as part of international exchange programs with the Botanic Garden in Georgia, Ukraine, Crimea, Leningrad, Moscow and so on. Specimens were also obtained from Germany, France, Portugal, China and the United States. There are now more than 500 introduced species. The arboretum is home to not only various plants brought from different angles of the world, but to a great number of native species. It is notable that Armenia is an important center of pear diversity with over 20 known species. The arboretum is of interest to the general public, professional scientists and eco-tourists. If you want to not only breath the freshest air full of oxygen, but also study adaptive characteristics of different plants to the new environmental conditions, here that opportunity will be given to you. It is also possible to conduct training programs for student internships and study the distinctive flora of the Trans Caucasus region. Dendropark is a perfect place for public excursions, botanical or zoological tours as well.
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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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Prominent Armenians
VAHAN CARDASHIAN
Founder of the first Armenian-American lobby
“Force alone can achieve independence, but it alone cannot keep it. Sound leadership, good diplomacy and economic independence, plus force, retain political independence.” V. Cardashian V. Cardashian, the Armenian-American political activist and lawyer, born in Caeasarea (modern-day Kayseri) in 1883, moved to the United States and was subsequently admitted to the Yale Law School, where he began writing. Cardashian spoke no English when he arrived in America, but through diligent study, he was able to become fluent and eloquent in written and spoken English. After graduation, he started working at the Ottoman Embassy in Washington, DC, but soon got word that his mother and sister had been murdered during the Armenian Genocide. He used his position to secretly inform others about the violence, but the Ottoman ambassador found out and fired him. Cardashian established the American Committee for the Independence of Armenia (ACIA) and lobbied leaders in the United States to support Armenia’s independence. He amassed an impressive cadre of well-known and respected
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Americans to serve on ACIA’s board, which helped to elevate the issue within the upper authorities of American government. Even after the independence of Armenia in 1918, Cardashian continued his lobbying efforts, particularly to secure an American mandate over Armenia and Armenian provinces in the defunct Ottoman Empire. In both his and others’ view, this would prevent Russian or Turkish aggression. Unfortunately, the United States delayed any decision on establishing a mandate and securing an enlarged Armenian territory as proposed by President Woodrow Wilson - what would become known as “Wilsonian Armenia.” The ACIA set the groundwork for continued lobbying efforts by Armenian-Americans in the future. It is seen as the predecessor of the modern-day Armenian-American advocacy organization, the Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA).
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Legends and myths of Armenia
Duduk
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uduk or also otherwise called as Tsiranapogh is a famous Armenian national instrument known around the world. The Armenian oboe is a doublereed wind instrument characterized by a warm, soft, slightly nasal timbre. The roots of Armenian duduk music go back to the times of the Armenian king Tigran the Great (95-55 BC). In 2008, the instrument was inscribed on the representative list of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity of UNESCO. There are different stories and legends related to this legendary instrument, here is one of them: “Once upon a time Young Wind was flying over the picturesque mountainous area. Suddenly he saw a tree of an amazing beauty. Never before had he seen such a beautiful tree and got strongly impressed. Playing with its delicate flower petals and lightly touching the leaves, the Wind removed amazing tunes. When the Supreme Wind heard about that, he got very angry and furiously
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destroyed almost all the vegetation of that area. The Young Wind did his best to save the tree, announcing that he was ready to do anything to save it. After hearing these words, the Supreme Wind said: “You can stay here but you will never be able to fly”. Delighted, the Wind agreed to part with his wings, but the master stopped him with the words: “Your wings will stay with you, and you can take wing as soon as you wish, but once you do, your tree will die.” The Young Wind was not upset, as he was glad to stay with the tree and not to lose his wings. The days passed, autumn came. The tree lost all its beautiful flowers and leaves which had been cheering the Wind up. He felt so bored while his brothers were having fun tearing the last leaves from the trees. The Wind could not bear anymore and joined them. At that moment, the amazing tree died, and only a small branch was left. After a while, a small boy seeking for brushwood found that brunch and made a small reed pipe from it. It was duduk, the producer of amazing sounds...”
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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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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 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 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 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 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
SNEZHINKA 19 Sayat-Nova Ave. Tel.: (+374 10) 59 45 54
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
GG MOBITAXI TAXI ARMENIA TAXOLINE UTAXI YANDEX
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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Armenian National Costume:
Taraz
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ational costume (Taraz) is one of the greatest aspects of our culture. Armenian Taraz is unique with its design, colors and origin. Our national costumes reflect a number of cultural traditions and habits. The main materials for Armenian wear are wool, cotton and fur. The silk dresses were made for rich people. Before having a silk production, we imported silk from China through the silk road. From the early periods, Taraz was adopted to the climate of each region around Armenia. The main classifications were due to gender, social class, region, etc. While describing the style of the costume, we can say that it is a loose garment with grooves. Dominant colors are black, white, red and yellow. According to the XIV century Armenian philosopher Grigor Tatevatsi, each color refers to a certain phenomenon: the black refers to the earth, the white to water,
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the red to the air and the yellow to the flame. There are other symbolizations as well. For example, the purple is the symbol of wisdom, the red of bravery, the blue of heavenly justice and the white of prudence. Interesting was the fact that the color and form of Armenian national wear could help to know whether the person is married or not, how many children he/she has and so on, which made the role of taraz much more important in Armenian lifestyle. For example, the essential part of women’s dress was the apron, on each corner of which a life tree is growing from the decoration patterns. This composition of ornaments expressed the idea of prosperity‌ We can say much more about Taraz, but it is better to see once, than read twice. To get a close understanding of our National Costume, you just need to become the participant of Taraz Festival in August 5th, at 18:00-22:00, in Northern Avenue, Yerevan.
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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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Regions of Armenia
Aragatsotn
Gegharkunik
Population: 168100 Area: 2737 km2 Administrative Center: Ashtarak Distance from Yerevan to Ashtarak: 18 km Mountains: Aragats, Agravaqar, Kakavasar Lakes: Kari, Aparan, Lessing, Mantashs Rivers: Kasakh, Arkashen, Gegharot, Arzni Sights: Aparan, Ashtarak, Oshakan and Talin cities, Amberd fortress, Saghmosa-vank and Ohanavank monasteries, etc. The region is located in the west of Armenia. Byurakan Astrophysical Observatory is one of the greatest World centers of Astronomy. It was founded in 1946. It is one of the crest of Aragats Mountain. The main tools used during explorations are telescopes. Byurakan is also a place of historical monuments. There are “vishap” stone sculptures of mythical fish - guards of water, spread over slopes of Aragats mount.
Population: 278600 Area: 4058 km2 Administrative center: Gavar Distance from Yerevan to Gavar: 92 km Mountains: Geghama range, Arjanots range, Sevan range, Vardenis range Lakes: Sevan, Aghi Rivers: Hrazdan, Vardenis, Getik Sights: Noradouz (cross-stones), Martuni and Artsvanist cities St. Astvatsatsin, St. Gevorg, Vanevan churches, etc. The region of Gegharkunik is situated in the eastern part of Armenia. Lake Sevan, located 60 km from Yerevan, is the largest lake of Armenia. Sevan lake, the wonder of nature, is on a highway, which cuts northward through mountains. Sevan has always been famous for its fish “ishkhan” which means “prince-fish”. The coast of Lake Sevan has become a place of mass rest and tourism.
Armavir Population: 323300 Area: 1251 km2 Administrative center: Armavir Distance from Yerevan to Armavir: 44 km Lakes: Aighr Rivers: Arax, Kasakh, Sevjur, Armavir Sights: Metsamor city and atomic center, Sardarapat memorial complex, Zvartnots temple, St. Hripsime, St. Shoghakat and St. Gayane churches, etc. The Armavir region is located in the south of Armenia and was named after one of the 1st capitals of Armenia, Armavir. The region lies between the mountains Ararat and Aragats and is a part of the Ararat valey. Echmiadzin is the center of the Armenian Apostolic Holy Church, which was built between 301 and 303 during the reigns of king Trdat III and Gregory the illuminator founder and first patriarch of the Armenian Church.
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Ararat Population: 311400 Area: 1995 km2 Administrative Center: Artashat Distance from Yerevan to Artashat:29 km Mountains: Yeranos, Kotuts, Vishapasar Lakes: Sev, Azat, Armush, Karalich Rivers: Arax, Azat, Hrazdan,Yotnakunk Sights: Dvin and Kakavaberd fortresses, Khosrov National Park, etc. Artashat is considered to be one of the capital cities of historical Armenia. Here stands the sacred symbol of Armenian nation mount Ararat, which was built in 180 B.C. The monastery Khor Virap is a place of pilgrimage for Armenians from all over the world. It is also one of the popular sights of Armenia, that gives everybody the chance to see Mount Ararat, and is the most convenient place for observing and taking pictures of the biblical mountain.
Kotayk Population: 328900 Area: 2038 km2 Administrative center: Hrazdan Distance from Yerevan to Hrazdan: 50km Mountains: Pambak and Geghama range Lakes: Akhna, Hrazdan Rivers: Hrazdan, Getar, Marmarik Sights: Abovian, Arzni and Bjni (resort centers) cities, Garni ancient temple, Geghard monastery. To the north of Yerevan lies the region of Kotayk. Tsakhkadzor is the most beloved resort centre for tourists with its ropeway both in winter and summer. It is unique especially for winter sport fans. Garni was a fortress and summer residence of Armenian kings in 1st A.D.. which was firstly devoted to one of the Armenian pagan Gods-Miltra.Tavush Geghard is a monastery of 12-13th cc.., which was initially known as Irivank. Now it is one of the famous picturesque places of Armenia.
Lori
Population: 392300 Area: 3750 km2 Administrative center: Vanadzor Distance from Yerevan to Vanadzor: 112 km Mountains: Pambak range, Bazum range Lakes: Debed, Pambak, Tashir, Dzoraget Sights: Alaverdi, Dsegh and Odzun cities, Mshavank, Sanahin monasteries, etc. Lori is located on Armenia’s northern border, the largest in area among Armenia’s eleven regions. Vanadzor is considered to be Armenia’s third largest city. Haghpat is a monastery 17 km from Alaverdi and 280 km from Yerevan. The construction of this monastery is associated with the glory of the Bagratuni Royal family. Haghpat monastery was called the Holy Cross church. Holy water fills the small pool in the church. Believers say this water has curative qualities for people with poor health.
Tavush Population: 156500 Area: 2695 km2 Administrative center: Ijevan Distance from Yerevan to Ijevan: 136 km Mountains: Papakar range, Voskepar range, Mtnasar range Lakes: Parz, Aghstev Rivers: Koghb, Voskepar, Aghstev Sights: Dilijan and Gandzakar cities, Goshavank, Makaravak, Kaptavank monasteries, lake Parz. Tavush region is in the northeastern corner of Armenia. The monastery Haghartsin consists of several churches. It was built by in 1248 with lavish decorations of carved stone. The oldest church in the monastery is with the cross - winged dome named after St. Gregory. Goshavank is also an acient monastery which dates to 12-13th cc.. The oldest construction of the monastery is the Virgin church, 1196.
Shirak
Population: 361400 Area: 2643 km2 Administrative center: Gyumri Distance from Yerevan to Gyumri: 115km Mountains: Pambak range, Ashotsk plateau, Ampasar, Harsnakar Lakes: Paghakn, Akhurian, Arpi Rivers: Akhurian, Mantash, Ashotsk Sights: Artik, Harich and Lernakert cities, Marmarashen monastery, etc. The Shirak region is located in Armenia’s northwest corner. With its population, territory, economical and cultural significance it is the second city of Armenia. Leninakan has been the official name of the city since 1924. The inhabitants of Gyumri have gained the reputation of hospitable people with rich sense of humor. As the marz is very close to Turkey, the ancient capital city of Armenia Ani can be seen easily.
Vayots Dzor
Syunik Population: 164000 Area: 4506 km2 Administrative center: Kapan Distance from Yerevan to Kapan: 301 km Mountains: Bargushat range, Arevic range, Zangezur range Lakes: Sev, Gogi, Tsaghkar, Gazana Rivers: Araks, Vorotan, Sissian Sights: Goris, Sisian (with its Shake waterfall) and Khndzoresk cities, Tatev monastery, etc. Syunik region, situated in the southeastern part of Armenia, is surrounded by the mountain-chains of Zangezur, Meghri and Syunik highland. Zorats Kar or Karahounch is the most popular place in Syunik marz. It is believed to be an ancient observatory quite similar to Stonehenge in England the columns sit like soldiers on a hill, huddled in formation.
Artsakh
Population: 69400 Area: 2308 km2 Administrative center: Yeghegnadzor Distance from Yerevan to Yeghegnadzor: 123 km Mountains: Vardenis range, Vaik range Lakes: Sevakn, Jukhtak, Hreshtak Rivers: Arpa, Yeghegis, Herher Sights: Areni, Jermuk (resort center), Herher towns, St. Astvatsatsin church, Gndevank monastery, Arpa River, etc. Vayots Dzor is in the southern part of Armenia. Noravank monastery is considered to be pulpit of Syunik bishops. The main church of the monastery Noravak is St. Karapet, which was built in 1227. The monastery is unique in the sense that only here one can see the image of God above the entrance.
Population: 140000 Area: 11300 km2 Capital: Stepanakert Distance from Yerevan to Stepanakert: 312 km Mountains: Artsakh range, Mrav range Lakes: Sarsang Rivers: Vortan, Hakari, Tsav, Arax, Karkar Sights: Shushi city, Ghazanchetsots and Kanach Jham churches, Dadivank and Gandzasar monasteries, Askeran fortress, etc. Nagorno Karabagh is located in the northeastern area of the Armenian highlands. Since ancient times, it has been a province of historical Armenia. The northeastern border, according to all ancient sources, was the Kura River. Gandzasar is the most exquisite monastery of Karabagh. To visit Nagorno Karabakh, foreign nationals require an entry visa.
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TARAZ FEST Northern Avenue, Yerevan city The festival is arranged every year. It is a celebration of one of the richest Armenian treasures: Taraz AUGUST
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YELL EXTREME PARK BIRTHDAY PARTY Yenokavan, Tavush marz (region) There are expected extreme games, quests, “Stand up show” with Hayk Petrosyan, Crazy beats by DJ Beatman and Nemra’s amazing concert. (Wait for other surprises) AUGUST
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EPIC ROCK FEST Tsaghkadzor, Kotayk marz (region) EPIC Open Air Rock Camp is a 2-day festival which will bring together thousands of people to enjoy rock music and spend the night in tents while enjoying the beautiful nature of Tsaghkadzor. AUGUST
SHAMSHADIN HONEY AND BERRY FESTIVAL Berd, Tavush marz (region) The purpose of the fest is to represent the richness of the community, emphasize its rich and diverse culture. Different exhibitions and folk concerts will be held as well.
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