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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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Publisher’s note
May is to win and flourish! Congratulations! You’re visiting Armenia in a victory month. Many events, celebrations, festivals and beyond, are all organized for you to attend and have a great time. May is especially important for us because our motherland was freed from the enemies on 28 May 1918, the Republic of Artsakh was set free from the violent attacks of the opponent, the first independent Republic of Armenia was declared in this month as well… Would like to see more than historical events, you can also take part in such festivals as Dolma (Armenian national dish), Cognac and Wine days in Yerevan to drink and enjoy the best wines, enjoy national music, and not only... For you, we have picked up such places to go where the nature blossoms with all its beauty; waterfalls and sightseeing in different regions (marz) of Armenia and the Republic of Artsakh are welcoming you… Want typically Armenian museums? We have thought about it, and overleaf you can find a unique Armenian museum representing our culture from different angles… Aurora Prize annual international ceremony which was launched on behalf of the survivors of the Armenian Genocide and in gratitude to their saviors will be held this month as well. TourInfo May issue is your best guide while staying in Armenia because besides the mentioned attractions, we cover the main must-know tips about Armenia. Get all the necessary information to move freely and confidently in the land of Noah-Armenia. If having questions, don’t hesitate to contact us via WhatsApp… In this month of Victory, we wish you have a hilarious travel around Armenia. Nature has just given birth to all its creatures for you to enjoy every moment spent in the Land of Sun... P.s May is high time to defeat and win all the life challenges… Go for it!
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he Aurora Humanitarian Initiative (AHI) was launched on behalf of the survivors of the Armenian Genocide and in gratitude to their saviors. It spans a number of projects including the Aurora Prize, Aurora Dialogues, the Aurora Humanitarian Index, the Aurora Gratitude Scholarships and the 100 LIVES. The initiative is rooted in inspiring stories of courage and survival that emerged during the Armenian Genocide when 1.5 million Armenians perished. Those fortunate few who survived were saved by the courageous and heroic acts of institutions and individuals who intervened, at great risk. A century later, the Aurora Humanitarian Initiative seeks to express gratitude, share remarkable stories of survivors and their saviors, and celebrate the strength of the human spirit. The Aurora Prize for Awakening Humanity is an annual global humanitarian award to be presented annually for eight years from 2015 to 2023. This accords with the eight years of the Armenian Genocide (1915-1923). The prize is given on behalf of the survivors of the Armenian Genocide and in gratitude to their saviors. The Aurora Prize will be granted to an individual whose actions have had an exceptional impact on preserving human life and advancing humanitarian causes in the face of adversity. The Aurora Prize Laureate will be honored with
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2017 a US $100,000 grant. Any individual or a group that performs an extraordinary act of humanity may be nominated to receive the Aurora Prize. The Aurora Prize Laureate is recognized for the exceptional impact their actions have made in preserving human life in the face of adversity, risking their health, freedom, reputation or livelihood. Nominations for the 2017 Aurora Prize are now closed. The third annual nomination period will open on May 28, 2017. Further information about the nominations process is available on the Aurora Prize website under the “Nominate Now” section. • The 2017 Aurora Prize finalists will be announced on April 24, 2017. • The 2017 Aurora Prize Laureate will be announced on May 28, 2017. The 2017 Aurora Dialogues will take place on May 26-28, 2017 in Yerevan, Armenia. The program will address global migration and its far-reaching impact, the role of business in development issues, and the role of media in bringing humanitarian crises to the world’s attention. Follow the Aurora Prize social media channels and visit the Aurora Prize website under the “Aurora Dialogues” section for further information and updates about the 2017 program and speakers.
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What to taste in Armenia?
Dear tourists, find a typically Armenian menu picked up for you. Meat lovers can have:
Want some Armenian sweets? Trout fish barbeque (ishkhan khorovats) made in tonir. Kyufta (Ishli Kyufta) – tender meat balls made from specially beat meat boiled in broth. Tzhvzhik – beef heart, liver, lungs, and lard are cut into identical slices and then fried in a pan until semi cooked.
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Stewed greens like spanakh, aveluk etc.
Variety of soups:
Alani- dried peaches and other fruits stuffed with nut paste and fructose.
Shudzhukh- a string of walnuts covered with doshab called syrop made of grape and apricot juice.
Dolma- a delicious Armenian dish made of grape leaves stuffed with Baklava – delicious puff honey cookie with a thick nut stuffing. meat. Gata- cake-like sweet.
Vegetable barbeque (khorovats)-potatoes, eggplants, peppers, tomatoes etc.
As a drink you can have
Apricot and pomegranatethese are not only fruits but also symbols of Armenia.
Armenian cheese
Tan-made of matsun and water. Armenian cognacknown around the world. Armenian beer- brewery traditions have deep roots in Armenia Wine- the homeland of Chechil- twisted wine making is Armenia. cheese.
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Zhengyal bread- a flat bread with up to 30 types of wild herbs stuffed inside.
Zhazhik- cottage Matnakashcheese made of bread of oval or matsun whey or round shape. buttermilk. Lavash- a Horats cheesethin fresh made of cheese, bread which greens, spices. is a UNESCO heritage.
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Machanents tourism and art “…and we stepped into the Armenian cultural environment…”
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hen our TourInfo staff entered through the gates of “Machanents tourism and art’’ social enterprise, founded by the Cross of Armenian Unity NGO, a real fairy-tale tour was waiting for us. At the very entrance, we were welcomed by the assistant who escorted us to the director’s room who took the responsibly of guiding us around. The tour started at the Museum where we saw samples of different ancient karasses, scales, furniture, stones etc., all brought from different angles of Armenia. Led to the upstairs, we got introduced to the Ethnic innovation center for the children to study and develop their IT skills. One of the most thrilling parts of our tour was the moment when we saw the School on the wheels built with the old stones of ruined buildings of Northern Avenue. In the school we got involved in the process of painting, art and craft making, carpet weaving with eco wool, national costume (Taraz) sewing, even cooking and baking, wine producing etc. and all within the borders of one organization, shortly speaking, we felt like at home. By the way, the school is also running to help and support sick and disabled children to study. Do you think that this is the end of the story? Definitely no, because the Guesthouse and the Hotel with Armenian interior and exterior design welcomed us as well. We got surprised when noticed the tourist map covering a great number of pins each put by tourists who visited this exclusive and unique Machanents tourism and art organization. Based on the director’s words, the number of tourists 14 TOURINFO MAGAZINE
visiting them increases year by year including the ones from Japan, Korea, Philippines, European countries etc… The smell of wine led us to the Wine Hall of worlwide poets where Grigor Machanents Babakhanyan, the founding director of Machanents Tourism and Art trademark, guided us and spoke about the oldest winemaking traditions of Armenians deriving from Noah’s times. When we thought that could be the conclusion of our tour, the director continued the way to the Machanents Art Gallery with different artworks hanging on the walls ready to be purchased. By the way, on May 15-22, Machanents 3rd international symposium “Brushstroke at the Land of Noah” will be held welcoming many artists from around the world. Could you imagine that this little place even has a Theatre? Yes, it does. Machanents theatre is a place where the students of the School set different performances inviting not only locals but tourists as well to watch them playing. If you have a lifelong dream to act on the professional stage, be brave to act on the spot if attending one of the upcoming performances. Machanents is a giant family representing main aspects of Armenian culture. You know, it even has a motto-“from studying to working’’, logosymbolizing eternity, anthem, even family tree and beyond… We were really excited and satisfied from our little “journey around the little Armenia inside Armenia” wishing you to feel the same while visiting “Machanents tourism and art” situated in Ejmiatsin town, Armenia.
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Tourist Attractions Yerevan St. Sargis Cathedral- the cathedral was built in 1842 on the left bank of Hrazdan river facing the old Erivan Fortress. It’s the seat of Ararat Pontifical Diocese of the Armenian Apostolic Church. Victory park - the park is located at the top of Cascade complex. It’s named in the commemoration of Soviet Armenia’s participation in the 2nd World War and victory over the Nazi army. Tsitsernakaberd memorial complex - this is the Armenian Genocide Monument dedicated to 1.5 million Armenians perished because of the 1st genocide of the 20th century conducted by the Turkish Government to exterminate the whole Armenian nation. Today there is also a Museum and Institute built near the complex. 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. 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. Yerevan Zoo - this beautifully built thematic park set in 1940, is home for various exotic and wild animals brought from different angles of the world. Today the upgraded and renovated park meets international standards and welcomes all to visit and have a nice walk inside. 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 is open on the weekends. Lovers’ park situated in the city center, the park is one of the favorite places of the citizens and tourists. The park is the combination of Japanese landscaping principles and Armenian spirit designed by French designer architect Pierre Rambach. 16 TOURINFO MAGAZINE
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Gandzasar Monastery - 13th century Armenian monastery is the seat of Archbishop of Artsakh who was appointed by the Mother See of Holy Ejmiatsin of the Armenian Apostolic church. Gandzasar is a unique monument of medieval architecture and monumental sculpture worth regarding as an encyclopedia of 13th century Armenian architecture. Shushi fortress - 18th century city-fortress built in limestone used to be a reliable support and storage of weapons. The caves of the fortress played fundamental role in the defensive system of Shushi.
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Tatev Monastery - 9th century monastic ensemble stands on the edge of a deep gorge of Vorotan River. The sight is also famous for the world’s longest cable car overlooking the fascinating view of the gorge. Mother See of holly Etchmiadzin and the surrounding churches these UNESCO heritage sights are one of the mustsee places of Armenia. While visiting Mother See, you can also see St. Hripsime, St. Shoghakat, St. Gayane and Zvartnots churches all gathered in the ancient holy city Vagharshapat. Sevanavank - built on the peninsula of Lake Sevan, this is one of the most picturesque places to go. St. Arakelots and St. Astvatsatsin are the two main churches to see. Haghpat monastery- this religious complex of the 10th century is included in UNESCO heritage list with nearby Sanahin monastery reflecting unique architectural ideas of early times. Garni temple - the only preserved 1st century pre-Christian temple overlooking Garni gorge. Besides, there is a unique mosaic Roman Bath to see. Geghard monastery - another UNESCO world heritage sight partially carved out of the adjacent mountain surrounded by cliffs. The natural part of the whole complex is Azat River gorge. St. Mesrop Mashtots cathedral- the current seat of Aragatsots Diocese is the burial place of St. Mesrop Mashtots-the creater of Armenian Alphabet. In front of the church there are 36 khachkars depicting the original letters of Armenian unique alphabet. Noraduz khachkar cemetry- this is a medieval cemetery with a great number of early khachkars (cross-stones) each having illustrations different from others. The oldest khachkars date back to the late 10 th century. May 2017
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Where to go this month? Jermuk waterfall or otherwise called Mermaid’s Hair is situated in Vayots Dzor region (marz). It is located in the boundary of Jermuk spa town and flows into the river Arpa. The height is about 60 meters creating three domed terraces due to the number of collisions of water with lava. There is a great legend about this natural treasure you can read overleaf.
Shaqi waterfall is situated in Syuniq region (marz). There is a large settlement of primitive man found in the area where the river Shaqi flows into the stormy Vorotan river – flowing with the 178-mile long tributary of the river Arax coming from the plateau of Syuniq. A large amount of water falling from the height of 40 meters fills the air with the freshness that is in harmony with the primeval appearance of Paleolithic caves.
Trchkan waterfall
is situated on the border of Shirak and Lori regions (marz) 23.5 meters in height. It has a unique history and is quite famous among the people of the country. The waterfall was the epicenter of the most distracting earthquake of 1988 in the history of Armenia.
Qasakh waterfall
is situated on Qasakh River, in Aragatsotn region (marz) and is the highest waterfall of the country- 70 meters. This waterfall is quite unique because it overlooks Hovhannavank Monastery. The visitors of the monastery are always astonished by this cascade flowing from the heart of the front Mountain.
Waterfall cascade in Khosrov reserve (Ararat region (marz)) Khosrov Reserve is famous for its unique nature, the variety of animals and plants that can’t be seen in other parts of Armenia. Not only flora and fauna make it unique, but also numerous waterfalls which cover Azat River- the largest river flowing in the reserve. Khosrov reserve’s waterfall cascade called “Khosrovi” is famous due to its two floored shape having the height of 8 meters. You, like other hikers, can come here and take a bath in the pure waters of the waterfall. 18 TOURINFO MAGAZINE
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MUSIC OF ARMENIA FESTIVAL SEASON 2017
JUNE Sayat Nova Festival | June 16, 17, 18 Sayat Nova Festival aims to preserve and promote the legacy of Sayat Nova and ashough culture in general. www.sayatnovafestival.com Sayat Nova Festival
SEPTEMBER Sharakan Festival | September 22, 23, 24 Sharakan Festival aims to preserve and promote the legacy of Armenian sacred music. www.sharakanfestival.com Sharakan Festival
OCTOBER Yerevan Duduk Festival | October 13, 14, 15 Yerevan Duduk Festival aims to preserve and promote the legacy of Armenian duduk. www.yerevandudukfestival.com Yerevan Duduk Festival
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Wine Days in Yerevan “This is it: the genesis. The cave where it all began.” Exclaims winemaker Paul Hobbs, walking through a tight opening into a mass of monolithic rocks.
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t was 2007 when the 6100-year-old Areni-1 winery was discovered in the Areni-1 cave complex of Areni village, Vayots Dzor marz (region), Armenia. In this regard, Areni wine festival is being annually held gathering many locals and tourists from around the world to celebrate the wine event in the homeland of the world’s 1st winery. This year from 5-6 May, “Areni” Festival Foundation, in collaboration with the Yerevan Municipality and assistance of Anna Mazmanyan, is organizing “Yerevan Wine Days” for the 1st time. It will take place in one of the central and most colourful corners of Yerevan (on Saryan street, the intersection of Pushkin and Tumanyan streets), on May 5-6, 2017 at 19:00–23:00. This event aims at promoting tourism and raising awareness and recognition of Armenia as the ancient cradle of wine. Development of tourism industry will have a direct impact on progress, improvement, establishment and enhancement of the reputation of local businesses. The honoured guests of “Yerevan Wine Days”
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street festival will be - Maria Zhelikhovskaya, journalist of “Top Flight” magazine (an elite tourism magazine, distributed in VIP zones of Russian airports), Georgiy Oltarzhevsky, journalist of Lenta.ru (the leading Russian online news publication), Leonid Gelipterman, President of the International Enogastronomy Center, Vice-president of the Federation of Restaurateurs and Hoteliers of Russia, Member of the Expert Council for Gastronomic Tourism of the UN World Tourism Organization, a celebrity chef from Denmark and International wine experts. The organizers of the event have also agreements with local and international tour operators, and many tourists are expected to participate from Russia, Germany, Spain, Italy, France, Iran and other countries. This would be an excellent opportunity for Armenian wine producers, best restaurants and/or other service providers to introduce their products and services to the international visitors find new partners and implement other marketing campaigns.
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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 Dental and Implantology Clinic rated best for service by WhatClinic.com Avanta Dental and Implantology Clinic (address: 5 Zakyan Str., Yerevan, Armenia) has been recognised with an annual award based on patient service excellence ratings from healthcare search engine WhatClinic.com. WhatClinic looked through 12 months data from users of its site, in relation to Avanta Dental and Implantology Clinic including patient review scores, feedback data and clinic contact rates. In 2016 over 17 million people visited the comparison site to find and compare clinics. Avanta Dental and Implantology Clinic was only one of a small number of clinics on the site that met the exacting standards needed to qualify for the award. Not only must the clinic have a consistently high Service Score™ rating to be qualified, but the rating measures the clinic’s commitment to customer service over a whole year, and so represents long term commitment dealing with patients. Less than 2% of clinics on the site were qualified for the award this year. Avanta Dental and Implantology Clinic said today: “We are delighted to be recognised for our commitment to customer service. As a practice, it is something we focus on in everything we do and receiving such positive feedback from our patients is great honor for us and a good motivation to create better conditions for our customers.” WhatClinic.com CEO Caelen King congratulated Avanta Dental and Implantology Clinic and said “Our awards are now in their 7th year, and this year, for the first time - we have made the ratings data that we use to calculate awards visible on our listings. Ratings are useful to both consumers and clinics. Consumers can see which clinics have rated well with lots of other users, and Clinics can evaluate their own performance against others in their
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market, ideally with the goal of getting better and better at serving their patients, which is ultimately good for everybody. We believe that by giving consumers as much information as possible we can improve private healthcare services for everyone. With these awards we honour clinics that are dedicated to the highest level of customer care consistently putting the patient at the heart of what they do.” WhatClinic.com is a clinic comparison site that lists over 125,000 clinics globally. Last year over 17 million people visited the site to find, compare and book treatments across a wide range of elective, self-pay medical treatments. WhatClinic.com’s mission is to give the patient, as an empowered consumer, access to all the information they need to make an informed choice, including price, availability and reviews. WhatClinic.com was founded in 2007 by tech entrepreneur Caelen King, and is in operation in over 125 countries.
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PROUDLY MADE IN ARMENIA
We are proudly starting to introduce you the best products and goods made in our lovely country: Armenia. Starting from clothing ending with toys, all are high quality and ecologically pure with reasonable prices. Follow our ads on the best Armenian products, try them and buy them, because these are things worth maintaining. Nemus labem publini ssimis.
This is what you deserve! This is what you need in all life aspects!
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ARTYOM`S JEWELRY Add: 24 M. Khorenatsi str. Tel.: (+374 93) 00 99 99
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Legends and myths of Armenia
Legend of Jermuk spa town and the waterfall
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here are legends about the magical power of the waters in Jermuk. Here the one to be told: “Long ago when the man was still hunting the forests, Jermuk was abundant with several animals. Once an experienced hunter fatally shot a young deer. With great effort, pursued by the hunter, deer rushed away with his last strength to avoid the fatal arrows. Barely turning over thin legs, the deer finally got to the mineral spring pools and fell into the bubbling moisture… and oh, a miracle, after a moment the pain went away, blood ceased to flow, and after a while the deer came out of waters completely updated and full of energy, at the moment disappearing into the dense forests of the nearby mountains. The experienced hunter was shocked by the unlimited possibilities of ordinary water, and the glory of the living water Jermuk has since gone through the cities and villages making
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the cured deer as the favorite emblem of Jermuk town and mineral waters.’’ While being in the town, one is caught by the beauty of Jermuk waterfall otherwise called Mermaid’s Hair. According to the legend, there was a princess whose beauty was so capturing that many princes wanted to marry her. But the princess’s heart belonged to the son of a shepherd, so she was refusing everyone. To meet her beloved, the princess was throwing a long rope into the gorge of Arpa River for him to climb into her room and meet. When the girl’s father learned about it he cursed her saying that if they met again then let she turn into a mermaid and never came out of the water. The desire to meet each other was stronger than the fear of the curse and the girl threw her long hair into the gorge and at that very moment, the hair turned into a waterfall - “Mermaid’s hair” waterfall.
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UITO and ERASMUS +, HERITAG project HERITAG start-up meeting in Yerevan
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owadays the tourism industry has widely adopted information technology (IT) to enhance operational efficiency, and most importantly to improve service quality and customer experience. IT is increasingly becoming critical for the competitive operations of the tourism organizations as well as for managing the distribution and marketing of organizations on a global scale. The success of a business, to certain extent, depends on its ability to acquire and utilize updated information to assist its management and marketing processes. One of the UITO goals is to facilitate and encourage tourism in Armenia by helping to maintain high level of professionalism within tour operator industry. UITO was happy for the opportunity to join EU funded (ERASMUS +) project HERITAG (Higher Education Interdisciplinary Reform in Tourism Management and Applied GeoInformation curricula), the start-up meeting of which was held in Yerevan, Armenia on February 4, 2016. The project ends in 2018.The project promotes the synergy of three main groups of stakeholders: Universities, industry and Administration. The curricular reform integrates the development of capacities in 3 main national and regional priorities in Georgia and Armenia: Geoinformation technologies, cultural heritage preservation and documentation, and fostering tourism business and entrepreneurship. The goals of HERITAG are: -To create interdisciplinary master specialties in GIT for cultural heritage and tourism, integrating marketing and entrepreneurship skills oriented to consolidate local industry,
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Project coordinator and UITO members discuss the project details.
following the guidelines of the Bologna process. –To establish Geoinformation and Tourism Technology centers (GTTC) in partner countries devoted to train professionals in GIT applied to cultural heritage and tourism, documentation of architectural and historical monuments and to disseminate the history, culture and landscapes using modern geovisualization techniques. –To create three new GIS laboratories in Tourism Economics Departments and to update existing equipment in partner country universities. –To foster the continuous education in Higher Education institutions of current professionals by creating interdisciplinary training modules. –To re-train academic staff in GIT, tourism management and entrepreneurship. –To introduce and improve practices for quality assurance in partner countries universities. –To establish organized links between universities, administration and society to train professionals, creating labor market days, introducing GIT in tourism industry, promoting local entrepreneurship and establishing the basis to protect, document and disseminate cultural heritage and history. The UITO representative attended specific courses in basic GIS, Economy and Entrepreneurship, participated in workshop “Entrepreneurship in Tourism” and participated in project management meetings. UITO also supports the definition of the Armenian case study (WP6) establishing contacts with local stakeholders. UITO participated actively in dissemination tasks in addition to quality control and management activities.
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On 24 April the All Armenian Orchestra performed for the first time The All Armenian Orchestra (AAO) is an initiative of The Ministry of Culture of Armenia with the goal of unifying the Armenian nation under a renewed spirit and hope. This year 70 professional musicians from 20 countries participated in the event on 24 April. The All Armenian Orchestra’s logo is a phoenix, shaped as two “H” letters of the Armenian alphabet, symbolizing the rebirth of Armenia out of the ashes of Genocide. As the triumphant phoenix, Armenia will rise again! This spirit was omnipresent on April 24th, when the AAO performed a selection of works by top Armenian composers and demonstrated the global intellectual and creative potential of the Armenian nation. Musicians united from around the globe for this performance from such orchestras as the: Bolshoi Theater Orchestra, Mikhailovsky Theatre Orchestra, Frankfurt Radio Symphony, Nuremberg Symphony Orchestra, Tchaikovsky Symphony Orchestra, IlluminArt Philharmonic Orchestra (Tokyo), Sinfonia Toronto, Portuguese 36 TOURINFO MAGAZINE
Symphony Orchestra, La Monnaie Symphony Orchestra, Orchestre national de Lille, Damascus Symphony Orchestra, Oviedo Filarmonía, Georgian National Opera and Ballet Theater of Tbilisi, Guayaquil Symphony Orchestra, National Orchestra of Belgium, Orchestre national de France, Valencia Symphony Orchestra, Gewandhaus Orchester, and many others. For this occasion, the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Armenia has commissioned a new work, “A Song to Victory”, from world-renowned Armenian composer Tigran Mansurian. Works by Alexander Ajemyan, Alexander Arutiunian, Arno Babajanyan, Alan Hovhaness, Edgar Hovhannisyan, Barsegh Kanachyan, Aram Khachaturian, Komitas-Sharafyan, Edvard Mirzoyan, Konstantin Orbelian Sr., Ghazaros Saryan, Avet Terteryan, and Yervand Yerkanian, were also performed. The All Armenian Orchestra has an aim to demonstrate the capacity of the Global Armenian to inspire peace, harmony, and cooperation with all nations.
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EMBASSIES ARGENTINA 32 Sayat Nova Ave., Tel.: 57 64 52 BELARUS Kotayk, Arinj, 9 M.Baghramyan, Tel.: 61 00 23 BRAZIL 1 Northern Ave., Tel.: (011) 50 02 10 BULGARIA Nor Aresh, 16 Sofia Str., Tel.: 45 82 33 CHINA 12 M. Baghramyan Ave, Tel.: 56 00 67 EGYPT 6a Sepuh Str. , Tel.: 22 67 55, 22 01 17 FRANCE 8 Grigor Lusavorch Str., Tel.: (060) 65 19 50 GEORGIA 2/10 Babayan Str., Tel.: 20 07 38, 20 07 42 GERMANY 29 Charents Str., Tel.: 52 32 79, 52 45 81 GREECE 6 Demirchian Str., Tel.: (011) 53 10 51 INDIA 50/2 Dzorap Str., Tel.: 53 91 74, 53 91 75 IRAN 1 Budaghyan Str., Tel.: 23 49 83 ITALY 5 Italiai Str., Tel.: 54 23 35, 54 23 36
JAPAN 3 Pavtos Buzand St. 9th floor, (060) 52 10 30 KAZAKHSTAN 153 A. Armenakyan Str., Tel.: 58 51 19 KUWAIT 2 Babayan, Str., Tel.: (060) 50 80 50, (060) 50 85 58 LEBANON 13/14 Dzoragyugh, Str., Tel.: 50 13 02 POLAND 44a Hanrapetutyan Str., Tel.: 54 24 91 ROMANIA 15 Barbussi Str., Tel.: 27 53 32 RUSSIA 13a Grigor Lusavorch Str., Tel.: 56 74 27, 54 52 18 SYRIA 14 M. Baghramyan Ave., Tel.: 52 90 23, 52 40 36 SWITZERLAND 2/1 Melik Adamyan Str. Tel.: 52 98 60, 52 40 88 UKRAINE 29 Arabkir Str., House 5/1, Tel.: 22 97 27, 22 65 47 UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 2/2 Babayan Str., Tel.: (011) 77 77 72 UNITED KINGDOM 34 M. Baghramyan Ave., Tel.: 26 43 01 USA 1 Amerikyan Str., Tel.: 46 47 00, 49 42 00
CONSULATES AUSTRIA 29 Sayat Nova Ave., Tel.: 060 37 99 99 CANADA 10 V. Sargsyan Str., #103/4, Tel.: 56 79 90 CROATIA 6 Deghatan Str., Tel.: 52 99 88 CYPRUS 1 Northern Ave., Tel.: 58 63 31 ESTONIA 43 Gyulpenkian Str., Tel.: 26 39 73, 22 01 38 FINLAND (HONORARY CONSULATE) 6 Tamanyan Str., Tel.: (091) 40 16 23 DENMARK 8/1 Vagharshian Str., Tel.: 26 09 64/208 INDONESIA 37/147 Israyelian Str., Tel.: 52 88 25, 56 56 69 IRELAND 18/1 Vardanants Str., Tel.: 52 63 30, 52 63 31 KOREA 13a Sepuh Str., Tel.: (091) 40 31 91 LITHUANIA 22 Gh. Parpetsi Str., Tel.: 53 32 65 MALTA 33-4 Pushkin Str., Tel.: 51 81 71, 53 41 71
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NAGORNO KARABAKH 17a Nairi Zaryan Str., Tel.: 24 97 05 NORWAY 6 Tamanyan Str., Tel.: (077) 47 33 35 PHILIPPINES 25 Charents Str., Tel.: 55 26 14 PORTUGAL 9 Nalbandyan Str., Tel.: (060) 53 52 51 SAN MARINO 56/2 G. Nzhdeh Str., Tel.: 49 33 22 SERBIA 75/28 Nar-Dos Str., Tel.: (093) 92 96 51 SLOVAKIA 26/1 V. Sargsyan Str., Tel.: 53 25 53 SLOVENIA 22/14 Parpetsi Str., Tel.: 53 87 96, 53 32 65 SPAIN (HONORARY CONSULATE) 47/1 Khanjyan Str., Tel.: 53 75 86 SRI LANKA 3a Arshakunyats Ave., Tel.: 54 65 49 THAILAND 4/1 M. Baghramyan Ave., Tel.: 56 04 10, 54 23 31 URUGUAY 7/5 Alek Manukyan Str., Tel.: 55 94 49
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EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBERS Fire..................................................................................................101 Police..............................................................................................102 Emergency Service...................................................................103 Electricity.....................................................................................180 Water..............................................................................................185 Yerevangas Emergency Service...........................................104 Calls within Armenia................................................................107 Yerevan Crisis Management Center..................................108 Yerevan Municipality Crisis Center..............(010) 51 41 52 Tourism Unit of Yerevan Municipality.........(010) 51 42 30 Airport Information..................................................................187 Railroad Information...............................................................184 Telephone Directory Information......................................109 Spyur Info. Center...............................(060) 519999, 519999 Armenia Info. Center.............................................................8778 Info-Service Center.................................................09000 0909 Notarius (H. Harutunyan)................................(010) 52 82 11 AM Law Firm.........................................................(010) 51 91 10 Accounting Services...........................................(010) 27 65 15
REGIONS AREA CODES Calls within Armenia: 0 + City Code + Number Abovian.........................222 Martouni.......................262 Agarak...........................286 Masis.............................236 Alaverdi.........................253 Meghri...........................286 Amassia.........................246 Nor Gegh......................224 Aparan...........................252 Nor Hadjn.....................224 Aragats..........................570 Noyemberian.............. 266 Aramus....................22293 Oshakan........................232 Ararat..........................238 Sevan.............................261 Armavir.........................237 Shahoumian.................235 Artik..............................244 Sisian.............................283 Ashtarak.......................232 Sourenavan..................238 Baghramian..................233 Spitak............................255 Berd...............................267 Stepanakert.................. 47 Charencavan...............226 Stepanavan..................256 Dilijan............................268 Talin................................249 Echmiadzin...................231 Tashir.............................254 Gavar.............................264 Tsaghkadzor.................223 Getap.............................281 Vanadzor.......................322 Goris..............................284 Vardenis........................269 Gyumri..........................312 Vayk...............................282 Hrazdan........................223 Vedi............................... 234 Ijevan.............................263 Yeghegnadzor..............281 Jermuk..........................287 Yeraskh.........................238 Kapan............................285 Yerevan............................10 Maralik..........................242 Zvartnots......................231
CELLPHONE CODES 091, 096, 099, 043 + Number 097 + Number
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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 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 44 TOURINFO MAGAZINE
SHIRAK HOTEL 13a Khorenatsi Str. Tel: (+374 10) 52 99 15 TUFENKIAN HOTEL 48 Hanrapetutyan Str. Tel: (+374 60) 50 10 10
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MINOTEL 8 Mher Mkrtchyan Str. Tel: (+374 10) 567 567
CROSS RESORT 50-1 Ashtarak Highway Tel: (+374 94) 77 70 77
NAIRI HOTEL 121/7 Armenakyan Str. Tel: (+ 374 10) 65 21 21
HOTEL HOUSE 42 Arami Str. Tel: (+374 10) 58 38 00
NATIONAL HOTEL 4/3 Amiryan Str. Tel: (+374 10) 54 70 02
14th FLOOR HOTEL 4/6 Amiryan Str. Tel: (+374 10) 54 86 35
NORTH AVENUE 10/1 Northern Ave. Tel: (+374 10) 505 055
FAMILY HOTEL 49/1 Byuzand Str. Tel: (+374 10) 56 90 28
NORK RESIDENCE 56/1 Moldovakan Str. Tel: (+374 10) 67 00 51
GRIG HOTEL 47/12 M. Baghramyan Str. Tel: (+374 91) 27 48 22
OPERA SUITE HOTEL Baghramyan 1st lane 1-3 Tel: (+374 10) 56 60 10
IBIS 5/1 Northern Ave. Tel: (+374 10) 59 59 59
PANORAMA RESORT 24/3 G. Hovsepyan Str. Tel: (+374 60) 27 57 37
Hostels
PARIS HOTEL 4/6 Amiryan Str. Tel: (+374 60) 60 00 60
DOMINO HOSTEL 31 Nalbandyan Str. Tel: (+374 11) 28 52 68
CASCADE HOSTEL 2 Baghramyan Ave. Tel: (+374 10) 58 55 55
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RESTAURANTS / TEA HOUSES / FAST FOOD 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 BAZAAR 10/1 Northern Ave. Tel: (+374 10) 50 50 25 46 TOURINFO MAGAZINE
BELLA ITALIA 6/3 Northern Ave. Tel: (+374 11) 500 700
GUSTO 11 Abovyan Str. Tel: (+374 10) 58 11 21
CASCADE ROYAL 192 Antarain Str. Tel.: (+374 11) 44 01 44
KARAS 20 Mashtots Str. Tel: (+374 10) 32 55 55
CHARLES 3 Tamanyan Str. Tel: (+374 10) 54 26 21
KFC 1 Northern Ave. Tel: (+374 10) 50 15 07
IL CONTI 64 Aram Str. Tel: (+374 10) 60 06 20
MR. GYROS 40 Tumanyan Str. Tel: (+374 10) 50 22 33
NAVAVAR 42/1 Aram Str. Tel: (+374 41) 01 39 01
PIZZA HUT 1 Northern Ave. Tel: (+374 10) 50 15 03
PATIO 5 Northern Ave. Tel: (+374 60) 51 35 17
TASHIR PIZZA 27 Komitas Str. Tel: (+374 10) 51 11 11
PROVENCE 5 Northern Ave. Tel: (+374 10) 70 30 77
TUMANYAN SHAURMA 32 Tumanyan Str. Tel: (+374 10) 54 99 44
TERRAZZA 28 Isahakyan Str. Tel: (+374 10) 56 31 10
Mediterranean Cuisine BIBAR 27 Tumanyan Str. Tel: (+374 11) 21 22 13
THE CLUB 40 Tumanyan Str. Tel: (+374 10) 53 13 61 VIENNA RIBS 24 Saryan Str. Tel: (+374 60) 53 00 07 VINTAGE 28 Isahakyan Str. Tel: (+374 96) 74 28 28 Fast Food & Pizzeria ARTASHI MOT 31 Moskovyan Str. Tel: (+374 10) 50 12 22 BLACK ANGUS 39 Mashtots Ave. Tel: (+374 96) 50 80 40
COSI E LA VITA 2a/19 Tamanyan Str. Tel: (+374 12) 21 00 21 Persian Cuisine ARYA 1/17 Tamanyan Str. Tel: (+374 10) 56 80 13 PERSEPOLIS 19 Sayat-Nova Ave. Tel: (+374 10) 56 96 94 Indian Cuisine KARMA 65 Teryan Str. Tel: (+374 10) 58 92 15
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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
NOYAN TAPAN 9 Parpetsi Str. Tel: (+374 10) 53 50 30
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
OLD ZANGEZUR 3 Mashtots Ave. Tel: (+374 95)20 88 20
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 48 TOURINFO MAGAZINE
PARVANA Hrazdan Gorge Tel: (+374 10) 54 60 01
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
PHARAON H-5, Yerevan-Abovyan Tel: (+374 10) 20 15 81
Tea Houses ABOVYAN 12 12 Abovyan Str. Tel: (+374 10) 58 06 58
SALON 8 Abovyan Str. Tel: (+374 11) 44 33 33
AEON 3a Teryan Str. Tel: (+374 10) 53 87 66
TOSPIA 30/3 Tumanyan Str. Tel: (+374 91) 66 00 07 TSIRANI 5 Northern Ave. Tel: (+374 11) 85 09 50 YEREVAN TAVERN 5 Amiryan Str. Tel: (+374 10) 54 55 45 URARTU 19 Dzorapi Str. Tel: (+374 10) 53 80 41
CENTRAL 30 Abovyan Str. Tel: (+374 10) 58 39 90 LOFT 3 Moskovyan Str. Tel: (+374 43) 40 88 64 TEA STUDIO 9 Halabyan Str. Tel: (+374 77) 43 34 43 THOMAS TWINING 22 Abovyan Str. Tel: (+374 10) 54 33 30
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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 BIG BOOK 2/1 Alek Manukyan Str. Tel: (+ 374 11) 555 222 BLACK BERRY 3 Abovyan Str. Tel: (+ 374 91) 03 38 38 CARAHUNGE 64 Sos Sargsyan Str., Stepanavan Tel: (+ 374 99) 32 43 00 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
TIZIANO 10/10 Northern Ave. Tel: (+ 374 94) 80 80 96
MALKHAS JAZZ CLUB 52 Pushkin Str. Tel: (+ 374 10) 53 53 50
VAN GOGH 31/3 Tumanyan Str. Tel: (+ 374 91) 41 55 94
MEZZO JAZZ CLUB 28 Isahakyan Str. Tel: (+ 374 10) 52 42 11
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 AZUR 8 Moskovyan Str. Tel: (+ 374 10) 52 57 11
JEAN-PAUL 42/1 Aram Str. Tel: (+374 41) 01 38 01
EL SKY BAR 9 G. Lusavorich Str. Tel: (+ 374 41) 49 49 49
KARLOFF 31 Moskovyan Str. Tel: (+ 374 10) 53 97 80
LOUIS CHARDEN 11/19 Amiryan Str. Tel: (+ 374 10) 50 54 44
FAMOUS KALYAN LOUNGE 83 Teryan Str., 42 Tumanyan Str. Tel: (+374 10) 56 19 10
LABEERINT 8 Amiryan Str. Tel: (+ 374 10) 54 75 85 33a Moskovyan Str. Tel: (+ 374 10) 50 20 25
PEACOCK 10 Northern Ave. Tel: (+ 374 10) 50 02 08
INVINO WINE BAR 6 Saryan Str. Tel: (+ 374 10) 52 19 31
URBAN 5a Mashtots Ave. Tel: (+ 374 10) 53 61 61
SNEZHINKA 19 Sayat-Nova Ave. Tel.: (+374 10) 59 45 54
KAMI 18 Abovyan Str. Tel: (+374 91) 50 90 20
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 52 TOURINFO MAGAZINE
BURBERRY Elite clothing boutique 5 Northern Ave. Tel: (+374 60) 44 01 74 ESCADA Clothing 39 Mashtots Ave. Tel: (+374 10) 54 55 85 ETAM Underwear collection 26 Abovyan Str. Tel: (+374 10) 58 31 11 KIVERA NAYNOMIS Elite Armenian designer 8 Teryan Str. Tel: (+374 10) 56 70 77 MANGO Clothing & accessories 21 Abovyan Str. Tel: (+374 10) 58 00 11 MAXMARA Clothing & accessories 41 Mashtots Str. Tel: (+374 10) 54 59 57 Children’s Clothing Shoes, Accessories & Toys COOL CLUB 4/12 M. Babajanyan Str. Tel: (+374 060) 37 77 13
OKAID 22 Abovyan Str. Tel: (+374 10) 58 55 79 PRENATAL 20/1 Mashtots Ave. Tel: (+374 11) 70 11 72 PRINCE PRINCESS 25 Koryun Str. Tel: (+374 10) 58 33 38 Women’s, Men’s, Children’s Clothing, Shoes & Accessories ADIDAS Women’s, men’s, children’s sportswear & accessories 3 Arami Str. Tel: (+374 10) 54 47 07 ALDO Women’s, men’s shoes 26 Abovyan Str. Tel: (+374 10) 52 17 77 BALDI 18 Mashtots Ave. Tel: (+374 10) 53 74 91 CHUST SHOES 270/1 Arshakunyats Str. Tel: (+374 60) 611 000 CLARKS Shoes & bags shop 8/2 Northern Ave. Tel: (+374 10) 50 24 54
MOTHER CARE 51/53 Hanrapetutyan Str. Tel: (+374 10) 54 67 05
DEBENHAMS 66 Teryan Str. Tel: (+374 10) 52 70 78
MEGA TOYS 40/1 Sayat-Nova Ave. Tel: (+374 011) 500 600
EDELWEISS Clothing & accessories 54/1 Teryan Str. Tel: (+374 10) 58 93 49
MRCHIKOOBY 1 Tumanyan Str. Tel: (+374 10) 54 77 20
EMPORIO ARMANI Clothing & accessories 12 Northern Ave. Tel: (+374 10) 52 99 08
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SHOPPING SPOTS ERMANNO SCERVINO Women’s & children’s clothing 3 Northern Ave. Tel: (+374 10) 702 702 GAP Women’s, men’s clothing 3 Tsitsernakaberd Highway Tel: (+374 60) 46 11 11 GEOX 6/15 Northern Ave. Tel: (+374 10) 53 22 34
ZARA 3 Tsitsernakaberd Highway Tel: (+374 10) 50 09 90
DE LAUR 39/12 Mashtots Ave. Tel: (+374 11) 99 55 77
GIORDANO Women’s, men’s clothing & accessories 3 Tsitsernakaberd Highway Tel: (+374 10) 52 08 01
Z&A Chain Stores 5 Northern Ave. Tel: (+374 060) 500 115
Malls DALMA GARDEN MALL 3 Tsitsernakaberd highway Tel: (+374 60) 46 11 11
LACOSTE 110 Nalbandyan Str. Tel: (+374 10) 58 05 99
Jewelry, Watches, Optics AWI 14/4 Abovyan Str. Tel: (+374 10) 54 08 82
LAGALLERIA Luxury Boutiques Corner 3 Northern Ave. Tel: (+374 10) 702 702
CHRONOGRAPH Luxury jewelry and watch 5 Northern Ave. Tel: (+374 10) 500 400
PROSPEKT MALL 5 Mashtots Ave. Tel: (+374 11) 99 90 22
MARKS & SPENCER Women’s, men’s, children’s clothing & accessories 3 Tsitsernakaberd Highway Tel: (+374 060) 46 11 11
EIFFEL Swiss watches 26 Tumanyan Str. Tel: (+374 10) 52 50 15
ROSSIA MALL 5 Mashtots Ave. Tel: (+374 11) 99 90 22
MEGA SPORT Women’s, men’s, children’s sportswear & accessories 40/1 Sayat-Nova Ave. Tel: (+374 11) 51 98 98 MEXX Women’s, men’s & children’s clothing & accessories 26 Abovyan Str. Tel: (+374 10) 54 46 23 NEXT Women’s, men’s and children’s clothing & accessories. 13 Amiryan Str. Tel: (+374 10) 53 89 99 SALI Women’s, men’s clothing & accessories 5 North Avenue Tel.: (+374 11) 51 11 66
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KARGIN OPTICS Optical Salon 41/1 Khanjyan Str. Tel: (+374 10) 56 06 44 L’ORANGE GOLD Women’s, men’s jewelry 11-54 Abovyan Ave. Tel: (+374 10) 52 57 11 MERCURY 50 Mashtots Ave. Tel: (+374 10) 586 000
METRONOME 22/10 Isahakyan Str. Tel: (+374 10) 54 00 31
TASHIR STREET 6/2 Norther Ave. Tel: (+374 96) 00 41 03 YEREVAN MALL 34/3 Arshakunyats Ave. Tel: (+374 11) 88 88 88 YEREVAN MARKET 11/1 Smbat Zoravar Str. Tel: (+374 99) 33 94 33
TIME 21 Tumanyan Str. Tel. (+374 11) 50 04 02
Supermarkets SAS 85 M. Baghramyan Ave. Tel.: (+ 374 10) 53 88 88
HAY OPTIC 1 Tumanyan Str. Tel. (+374 10) 52 11 42
PARMA 79 Baghramyan Ave. Tel.: (+374 10) 27 27 99
BERLIN OPTIC 31 Mashtots Ave. Tel: (+374 10) 36 20 00
YEREVAN CITY 60/2 Komitas Ave. Tel.: (+ 374 10) 20 16 05
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ENTERTAINMENT/SERVICES Night Clubs/Discos CHARLOTTE 25 M. Baghramyan Ave. Tel.: (+ 374 10) 27 70 19 CRAZY 13 Vardanants Str. Tel.: (+ 374 77) 55 34 37 OMEGA 59 Teryan Str. Tel.: (+ 374 10) 58 25 49 Casinos SENATOR Tel.: (+ 374 99) 95 55 59 SHANGRI LA Tel.: (+ 374 10) 62 57 99 Karaoke Clubs ALIBI 11 Mashtots Ave. Tel.: (+ 374 11) 55 56 57 ARAME 2/1 Heratsi Str. Tel.: (+ 374 60) 44 07 44 Cinemas CINEMA STAR 3 Tsitsernakaberd Highway Tel: (+374 60) 75 55 55 KINO PARK 34/3 Arshakunyats Ave. Tel.: (+ 374 11) 88 88 88 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 BUS VOYAGE Tel.: (+ 374 10) 54 10 05
STATE HAY POST 22 Saryan Str. Tel.: (+ 374 10) 514 514
THAI HOME 2 Paronyan Str. Tel.: (+ 374 10) 53 27 60
CARAVAN Tel.: (+ 374 10) 52 92 92
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
DOLLAR/THRIFTY Tel.: (+ 374 10) 59 99 95 56 TOURINFO MAGAZINE
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AIRLINES/TRAVEL AGENCIES/BANKS Airlines AEROFLOT-RUSSIAN 12 Amiryan Str. Tel.: (+ 374 10) 52 24 35 AIR ARABIA 68 M. Baghramyan Ave. Tel.: (+ 374 60) 65 66 66 AIR FRANCE/KLM 9 Alek Manoukyan Str. Tel.: (+ 374 60) 61 22 77 ARMENIA AIRCOMPANY 10 V. Sargsyan Tel.: (+ 374 11) 74 77 77 AUSTRIAN AIRLINES 9 Alek Manoukyan Str. Tel.: (+ 374 10) 51 22 01 AVIA-GIT 1 Zakyan Str. Tel.: (+ 374 10) 52 15 46 CZECH AIRLINES 2 Baghramyan Str. Tel.: (+ 374 10) 56 40 99 FLYDUBAI 7 Khorenatsi Str. Tel.: (+ 374 10) 53 67 74 IRAN ASEMAN AIRLINES 19 Nalbandyan Str. Tel.: (+ 374 10) 52 44 02 POLISH AIRLINES 7 Argishti Str. Tel.: (+ 374 10) 51 02 86 S7 AIRLINES 34 Tumanyan Str. Tel.: (+ 374 10) 54 41 10 URAL AIRLINES 10/3 Saryan Str. Tel.: (+ 374 10) 52 88 61 QATAR AIRWAYS 2 M. Baghramyan Ave. Tel: (+374 10) 56 36 24 Travel Agencies ANI TOUR 68a Teryan Str. Tel.: (+ 374 60) 270 370 ARMANE TOUR 70/8 Charents Str. Tel.: (+374 60) 51 90 40 58 TOURINFO MAGAZINE
ARMENIA HOLIDAYS 7 Abovyan Str. Tel.: (+ 374 10) 58 22 92
AMERIA BANK 9 Gr. Lusavorich Str. Tel.: (+ 374 10) 56 11 11
BEAUMONDE TRAVEL 1 Amiryan Str. Tel.: (+ 374 10) 59 99 95
ANELIK BANK 13 Vardanants Str. Tel.: (+ 374 10) 59 33 33
EUROSTAN UYUT 39/12 Mashtots Ave. Tel.: (+ 374 10) 52 42 65
ARARAT BANK 19 Pushkin Str. Tel.: (+ 374 10) 54 63 63
FUN TOUR 24/24 Mashtots Ave. Tel.: (+ 374 10) 50 29 09
ARDSHININVESTBANK 13 Gr. Lusavorich Str. Tel.: (+ 374 10) 59 04 04
HAKOBIAN TRAVEL 60 M. Baghramyan Ave. Tel.: (+ 374 10) 27 19 44 JOPMANE TRAVEL LLC 40 Charents Str. Tel.: (+374 12) 78 02 11
BYBLOS 18/3 Amiryan Str. Tel.: (+ 374 10) 53 03 62
HYUR SERVICE 96 Nalbandyan Str. Tel.: (+ 374 10) 54 60 40
CENTRAL BANK OF RA 6 V. Sargsyan Str. Tel.: (+ 374 10) 56 37 61
LEVON TRAVEL 10 Sayat-Nova Ave. Tel.: (+ 374 10) 52 52 10
CONVERSE BANK 26/1 V. Sargsyan Str. Tel.: (+ 374 10) 51 12 11
MARI TOUR Antarayin 126/6 Str. Tel.: (+ 374 11) 53 00 36
HSBC 66 Teryan Str. Tel.: (+ 374 10) 51 50 00
SMART TRAVEL 2 Arshakunyats Ave. Tel.: (+ 374 10) 58 28 48
INECOBANK 17 Tumanyan Str. Tel.: (+ 374 10) 51 05 10
TATEV T.T.T. 19 Nalbandyan Str. Tel.: (+ 374 10) 52 44 01
PROCREDIT 105/1 Teryan Str. Tel.: (+ 374 10) 51 48 60
VERUM TRAVEL 19 Sayat-Nova Ave. Tel.: (+ 374 10) 60 03 60
PROMETEY 44/2 Hanrapetutyan Str. Tel: (+374 10) 56 20 36
Banks ACBA-CREDIT AGRICOLE 1 Bayron Str. Tel.: (+ 374 10) 56 85 85
UNIBANK 12 Charents Str. Tel.: (+ 374 10) 59 55 55
VTB BANK 46 Nalbandyan Str. Tel.: (+ 374 10) 87 87
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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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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. 64 TOURINFO MAGAZINE
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Zangi messaging app Chat Armenian Zangi is the messaging app that works everywhere. It allows to make high-quality video and audio calls, send messages, and work collaboratively from anywhere with anyone. It also consumes extremely low bandwidth thanks to its revolutionary technology. Engineers at Zangi created the messenger targeting the 2G/EDGE connections to the most overloaded or weak Wi-Fi networks with uncompromising quality. As an innovative communications solution, Zangi provides a modern messenger to users with free Android/ iOS application. Founded in 2009, the crew of experienced software engineers has worked to provide telecom firms with tech passes only the most rigorous testing before entering the market. The Zangi app went live in early 2015 for both Android and iOS phones.
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The “Low Data Usage” tab on the app can be toggled when to save precious data when making phone calls on slow or expensive network connections or travelling. Zangi is the most economical app on the market: you can make high quality calls for up to 7 minutes using a single Megabyte of bandwidth. Ranking security top on the priority list, Zangi calls and messages are completely anonymous. They do not store any of your data on their servers: not your messages, not even your contact information! Based on Zangi’s own streaming technology helps telecom firms offer the power of limitless connectivity to subscribers on their own terms. Zangi is also a perfect business solution, and around 20 large firms are now using Zangi technology. Join Zangi family to feel your friends closer.
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Navavar the best combination of fish, wine and music for all fish lovers is provided here... The cozy atmosphere of Navavar will make you feel like in a board of real ship...
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CULTURAL EVENTS IN ARMENIA TUESDAY MONDAY
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at 07:00 PM “LA BOHEME” music by Charles Aznavour National Academic Theater of Opera and Ballet after A. Spendiarian
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at 09:30 PM Russian Rock Concert: “ Another Story Band “ Armen Sargsyan Mezzo Music Club
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at 07:30 PM An Evening with Avishai Cohen Conductor: Eduard Topchjan Avishai Cohen Trio & the Armenian National Philharmonic Orchestra Aram Khachaturian Concert Hall
THURSDAY at 07:00 PM Film: Monsieur Klein, Joseph Losey, 1975 AGBU Yerevan
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at 07:00 PM Charity Recital of Narek Hakhnazaryan Proceeds from the concert will go to KOSH pediatric rehabilitation center Aram Khachaturian Concert Hall 05-06.05.2017 Wine Days in Yerevan Saryan str, Yerevan
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at 08:00 PM LOS REYES Flamenco Band Cafesjian Center For The Arts at 07:00 PM A. Khachaturian “MASQUERADE” Ballet in 2 acts National Academic Theater of Opera and Ballet after A. Spendiarian at 07:00 PM Europe Day Concert #Europe4Peace Soloists: E.Khorozyan, D. Melkonyan Conductor: Eduard Topchjan Aram Khachaturian Concert Hall
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at 07:00 PM Conductor: Oliver Weder Shostakovich: Symphony No.5 Aram Khachaturian Concert Hall at 08:00 PM ARMENIAN JAZZ BAND Artistic Director and Conductor: Armen HYUSNUNTS Cafesjian Center For The Arts at 07:00 PM Timati, L’One, Kristina Si & Mot Sports & Concert Complex after K. Demirchyan
at 08:00 PM Classical Guitar Concert Dariush YAHYAI (Iran) Cafesjian Center For The Arts at 07:00 PM A. Harutyunyan “SAYAT-NOVA” National Academic Theater of Opera and Ballet after A. Spendiarian at 07:00 PM Alternative Art Festival “NPAK” Fund
at 08:00 PM Evening with Emma PETROSYAN and ARAMO Cafesjian Center For The Arts at 07:00 PM State Dance Ensemble of Armenia National Academic Theater of Opera and Ballet after A. Spendiarian 19-21.05.2017 PR Summit Armenia 2017 AUA
at 07:00 PM Concert Dzakh Harout: My Life Sports & Concert Complex after K. Demirchyan at 07:00 PM Concert dedicated to the 100th anniversary of T. SAZANDARYAN National Academic Theater of Opera and Ballet after A. Spendiarian at 07:00 PM Conductor: Eduard Topchjan Aram Khachaturian Concert Hall
at 10:00 AM EASY Scientific Conference: Proposal Submission Deadline AUA
at 08:00 PM HAYREN Choir and Orchestra Choirmaster: Kristine Khachikyan Founding Director: Vardges Aghasyan Cafesjian Center For The Arts
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May events and festivals May 1
International worker’s day is celebrated in 142 countries including Armenia. In 1886 American and Canadian workers held a protest to state 8 hours working schedule. In 1890 the International Labor Day was celebrated for the first time in Austro-Hungary, Germany, Dania, Spain, Norway etc. May 1 is a day off in Armenia when parades and different events are organized.
May 9
For Armenians, this is not only Victory day to commemorate Soviet Union’s victory over Nazi Germany in the Great Patriotic War as a former Soviet country, but also Shushi, Karabagh liberation day. While being in the capital Yerevan on this day, one can visit Victory Park and Victory museum as well as take part in various outdoor and indoor ceremonies.
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Yerevan Wine days will take place for the first time in one of the central and most colorful corners of Yerevan. The aim of this street festival is to promote and raise awareness and recognition of Armenia as an ancient cradle of wine. For wine lovers this would be a great experience to take.
The 7th Pan-Armenian Tolma festival is aimed to reveal the traditions of Armenian famous dish Tolma. Many people from different angles of the country gather in one place to manifest their way of Tolma making. If you are a gourmand, this is a great opportunity for you to participate in this cultural occasion while travelling in Armenia.
May 28 The day of the First Republic of Armenia and Sardarapat battle victory over Turkish troops invaded Armenia in 1918. On this special day off, Sardarapat Memorial and Museum is the best place to go and pay tribute to the passed away heroes who shed their blood for us to live in a free and independent country.
May 7
Vineyard Trail Run will take place in Vayots Dzor region (marz) which is one of the most beautiful mountainous locations in Armenia. Zorah Wines vineyard is the start point of the event. Don’t loose the chance to become one of 100 members to run 15 km trail.
May 7
Armenian Cognac Festival will be held in Tsaghkadzor resort-town. Once Winston Churchill said, “Never be late for dinner, smoke Havana cigars and drink Armenian cognac”. So, this would be a great chance for the ones who value the real taste of cognac to breathe the fresh air of Tsaghkadzor resort town and drink highly valued Armenian Cognac.
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Global bubble parade in Yerevan is an international parade held in different countries of the world on the same day. This is a unique occasion to spread positivity and promote inclusiveness in the local community. The free of charge parade will start from the Northern Avenue to Opera house. Have fun, blow your bubble and smile, because you are in the land of sunshine-Armenia!
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