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ARMENIA TOURINFO Founding Director Garen Marcarian Executive Director Edgar Meliksetyan Editor/Translator Sona Paremuzyan Art Designer Meri Minasian Admin. Coordinator Angelika Gevorgyan Marketing Manager Emma Sarkissian Photographer Vahe Minasyan
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Publisher's Note ETERNAL
April
Do you know what ''April'' means in Armenian? It is defined as ''to live'' (ապրել)… Definitely, it's not just a month, but the greatest indicator of the springtime when the air smells with a new life. This is the beginning of an amazing season to discover the wonders of Armenia and feel the pleasure of life in one of the oldest countries of the world. As the weather conditions are extremely good, one can take such adventure tours as hiking, biking, climbing, camping, and so on. For classical tour lovers, there are a number of historical places to unveil. Interested in historical events? Visit Tsitsernakaberd Memorial to give tribute to the victims of the Armenian Genocide held on April 24, 1915 by the Ottoman Empire. Take a tour inside Genocide Museum for thorough information. Armenia is a country where one can enable his/her all senses through eating Armenian food, listening to Armenian music, visiting Armenian sights, exploring the marvelous nature, and, of course, praying in the Armenian churches and cathedrals… Light up your evenings with the walks around the capital city Yerevan. Believe me, there is no other city as beautiful as Yerevan at night. Feel free to stroll up and down the cozy streets and enjoy the hospitality of locals by stepping in any cafe or restaurant. Though life doesn't last forever, nevertheless, we can make moments turn into eternal and lifelong memories worth sharing! Don't forget to involve Armenian in that memory book )) Garen Marcarian Founder-Publisher
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ARMENIAN GENOCIDE
Museum -Institute
The Armenian Genocide Museum-Institute (commonly known as the AGMI) is an Armenian state institution dedicated to preserving the legacy of the Armenian Genocide by honoring the memories of those who were lost and by teaching universal lessons about and against genocide. The museum implements its mission through permanent and temporary exhibitions and other initiatives that foster the promotion of human rights and the prevention of genocide. The AGMI opened in 1995 to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide (architects Sashur Kalashyan and Ludmila Mktrchyan). Couple of years ago, the museum began an extensive exhibition renovation project to both update the information contained with newly uncovered facts and figures, as well as update the core exhibition space to professional standards. On April 21, 2015, official and ceremonial opening of new exhibition took place with the participation of President Serzh Sargsyan. The Director of the Museum is Dr. Hayk Demoyan. The exhibition area of the museum has 12 halls and consists of 52 main headings, in which thousands of new materials are summarized. The exhibits are presented in print as well as through interactive touch-screen displays and multimedia presentations. There are many original and unique photos, documents, and books in the exhibition. The museum provides tours in Armenian, Russian, English, French, and German. The AMGI has grown steadily since 1995, and now has an average of over 100.000 visitors each year. The museum is located in the south-western part of the Memorial Complex, completing already existing structures. The flat roof of the museum’s building is a viewpoint of the panoramic view of Mount Ararat and Yerevan. Hours of Operation: Tuesday-Sunday: 1100-1600 The Museum holds extended hours of operation for April 24th. Admission: Free of charge but donations are welcomed. Walking directions: From the Sport Music complex or Athena Street walk to the memorial complex approximately 15-20 min walk. Driving directions: Heading towards the Hrazdan soccer stadium turn right onto Athena Street. On the right hand you will see a blue sign with white lettering guiding your route. Follow the directions straight to the parking facilities. Tsitsernakaberd Memorial Complex +374 10 39 14 12, +374 10 39 09 81 8 TOURINFO MAGAZINE
YEARS LATER…
The Witnesses
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he Armenian Genocide was prepared and carried out by the Ottoman government in 1915 and the following years. As a result of the genocide, Armenians living in their ancestral homeland (at the time in the Ottoman Empire) were deported and systematically killed. Witnesses and testimony of the Armenian Genocide provide an important and valuable insight into the events during and after the Armenian Genocide. The Republic of Turkey today denies the genocide, although the systematic massacres are recognized as genocide by most scholars. A number of journalists, diplomats, soldiers, physicians, writers, and missionaries witnessed the Armenian Genocide, with hundreds of these witnesses from various European countries (Germany, Austria, Italy, etc.) and the United States experiencing the events firsthand. HENRY MORGENTHAU, the United States Ambassador to the Ottoman Empire, is regarded as one of the most prominent Americans who denounced and condemned the Armenian Genocide. Throughout his career as an ambassador, Morgenthau had established contacts with many Young Turk politicians and especially Talat Pasha, the "mastermind" of the Armenian Genocide. In 1918, Morgenthau wrote about his accounts in a book entitled, Ambassador Morgenthau's Story. The book dedicates a chapter to the plight of the Armenians called "Murder of a Nation" where he described the deportations and the atrocities as a "cold-blooded, calculating state policy." GIACOMO GORRINI, Italian Consul of Trabzon, During World War I, openly denounced the Armenian Genocide through press articles and interviews and didn't hesitate to describe the policies of massacre perpetrated against the Armenians. He said if everyone had seen what he had, the condemnation of those acts would have been universal especially on the side of the Christian powers. p EINAR AF WIRSÉN wrote much about the Armenian Genocide in his memoirs Minnen från fred och krig ("Memories from Peace and War"). In his memoirs, Wirsén dedicated a chapter to the massacres entitled Mordet på en nation ("The Murder of a Nation"). FREDERICK G. COAN was a Christian missionary who served in Persia for over 50 years. He provided detailed eyewitness accounts of the deportations and massacres of Armenians. During World War I and at the start of the Armenian Genocide, Coan was continuing his missionary activities in Urmia… Though 103 years have passed bringing millions of evidence on the Armenian Genocide, nevertheless the Turkish government carries on denying their historical sin… If you are interested in this issue, you can visit Genocide Museum in Yerevan. 10 TOURINFO MAGAZINE
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THE RESURRECTION OF JESUS CHRIST:
Easter
''Christ is risen!'' ''Blessed is the resurrection of Christ!''
Easter or “Zatik” in Armenia is one of the most colorful, joyful celebrations of the year. With traditions dating back thousands of years, visitors are invited to church ceremonies, to participate in community events, to feast like the locals and enjoy the warmth and hospitality of the region. Incense wafts from inside candlelit cathedrals, Easter eggs are dyed, often in dark red for the blood of Christ. Voices everywhere are raised in greeting and response of “Krisdos haryav ee merelotz!” – Christ is risen!” and “Orhnyal eh harootiuny Krisdosee!” – “Blessed is the resurrection of Christ!” while Easter eggs are cracked together! Sweet bread is shared and the table is decorated with colored eggs nestled in dishes of fresh spring grass. Actually, people for centuries celebrated the Easter with great solemnity and richness peculiar to the Armenian people. A number of customs and rituals have survived and they hold sacred in every Armenian family. Armenians are preparing for Easter long before the celebration day. Especially for the holiday housewives plant wheat seeds in a beautiful dish, water it and place in a sunny place to germinate. Seeds usually germinate well for the upcoming holiday, turning into a dense green carpet, which is then neatly decorated with colored eggs. Such a green meadow with red eggs comes to symbolize new life, rebirth and serves as the main decoration of the festive table. It should be noted that the tradition of coloring eggs can be found in every Christian country. However, in Armenia, it is accepted to paint eggs only in red, as the embodiment of the holy blood of the Savior and recompense of reward to his torments in the name of the salvation of the human race. The Easter holiday begins at 17:00 on the Saturday after Palm Sunday. People flock to churches and cathedrals, enterprising men peddle candles and flowers at entrances to church grounds, and groups of giggling children walk throughout the city handing out small Easter cards of their own creation to random pedestrians. As the sun falls, the city lights up not only with street lights, but also the candle lights of people trickling out from the churches, on their way to the homes of others for more celebrations to be held on Sunday.
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THEY MADE US
Feel Proud
Charles Aznavour Charles Aznavour (Vaghinak Aznavurian, born in 1924) is a famous French-Armenian singer, songwriter, actor and public figure. He is on the stage more than 60 years, being the author of many of the most unforgettable French songs of the last century. He is considered to be one of the classics of French chanson. His statue is erected in Gyumri, and one of the squares in Yerevan is named after him. By the way, in Hollywood you can find the Walk of Fame with Aznavour's star. Aram Khachaturian The talented composer Aram Khachaturian (1903-1978) is classified among the most famous composers of the 20th century by UNESCO. His works are samples of world music treasury. Kachaturian’s masterpieces are played in all corners of the globe. The most famous is “Saber Dance” from the ballet “Gayane”. Khachaturian’s numerous awards are also evidence of his international fame. There is also an annual international competition after Khachatury Khachaturyan.
William Saroian American-Armenian writer William Saroian (1908-1981), who was born in an Armenian working family im mmigrated to California from Bitlis (Western Armenia), made tthe decision to become a writer at the age of 15 which was decisive in his life. His charm was his simple and popular language he spoke to his readers. Saroian wrote more than 15 500 stories, numerous novels, plays. He won Pulitzer Prize and New York Drama Critics’ Circle award. While being in Fresno N one can find Saroyan's house there.
Tigran Petrosian World Chess Champion from 1963 to 1969 Tigran Petrosian (1929-1984) or “Iron Tigran” as he is sometimes reffered, started to play chess at the age of 8. He was famous due to his almost impenetrable defensive playing style and kept World Champion title for 6 years in row. Being the first Armenian World Champion in the course of history, he played a significant role in the promotion and popularization of chess in Armenia.
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Tourist Attractions
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Church of Amberd Situated in Aragatsotn marz (region), you can findThe depicted early medieval church at beautiful location close to ruins of Amberd Fortress on slopes of Mt. Aragats. According to inscription church was completed in 1026.
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Armenian Genocide memorial complex Situated in one of three hills along the Hrazdan River, Yerevan, carrying the name Tsitsernakaberd, the complex is dedicated to the victims of the Armenian Genocide. Every year on April 24-the Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day thousands of Armenians gather at the memorial to commemorate the victims of the genocide.
Hayravank monastery Situated in Gegharkunik marz (region), the monastery goes back to the 9th-12thh century. It is located along the southwest shores of Lake Sevan. There are numerous khachkars and gravestones that are part of a small cemetery. The remains of Bronze Age are to the northwest of the monastery, a short distance from the site of medieval fortification walls and foundations of a settlement.
Tsaghats Kar Monastery Situated in Vayots Dzor marz (region), the monastic complex is located along the mountain foothills overlooking the Yeghegis River. The monastery is located within walking distance of the fortress of Smbataberd. 20 TOURINFO MAGAZINE
Bjni Fortress Situated in Kotayk marz (region), the fortress sits on the hills surrounding the village of Bjni. It was built in the 9th to 10th centuries by the royal Pahlavuni family of the Bagratuni Dynasty. To get there, one needs to be fit and ready to walk a long way.
Metsamor Castle Situated in Armavir marz (region), the site is noted for its observatory and temple complexes consisted of seven sanctuaries. The excavations of the tombs of Metsamor Castle began in 1965. . Neolithic stone circles dating back to ca. 5000 BC stand within the historical site, interpreted by enthusiasts of archaeoastronomy as an astronomical "observatory".
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CARPET DESIGN Armenian rugs are beautiful to look at with their vibrant colors, geometric patterns and mysterious symbols. This traditional art form can be found throughout the Armenian Highland. Though there are stylistic similarities, villagers in different areas created designs specific to their regions.
ALPHABET It may be the most distinct of Armenian symbols and one that has had the greatest role in defining the Armenian people’s identity. Mythology has it that its 36 letters were bestowed upon Mesrob Mashtots by God. The letters have been used continuously since the 5th century A.D., almost unchanged.
KHACHKAR The Armenian cross stones carved out of tufa, a volcanic rock, are exquisite examples of intricate lace design. Historically, these “khachkars,” what they’re called in Armenian, adorned gravesites in cemeteries, but they were (and are) also found as decorations at religious and cultural sites.
SIX-POINTED STAR Although commonly associated with Judaism, the six-pointed star frquently appears in ancient Armenian carvings on khachkars and church reliefs. It often appears with the wheel of eternity at the center. POMEGRANATE It can represent fertility, prosperity and good fortune – and it tastes great. The pomegranate is used as a symbol of Armenian culture, from trinkets to art. Indeed, the famous film director Sergey Parajanov named his film about the Armenian bard Sayat Nova “The Color of Pomegranates.” WHEEL OF ETERNITY Seen everywhere from ancient church carvings to modern-day emblems and company logos, the Armenian symbol of eternity is among the culture’s most significant signs. It is also thought to be a sign for the sun. 22 TOURINFO MAGAZINE
ARARAT Present in national symbols, from the coat of arms to the jerseys of the country’s football team, Mt. Ararat is among the most recognizable symbols of the Armenian culture. It's the base around which Armenians came to be and the landing place of Noah’s Ark according to the Bible.
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ARMENIAN
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Armenian cuisine is as ancient as the history of Armenia. Our cuisine is a combination of different tastes and aromas, various spices, vegetables, fish, and meat. The most astounding thing about Armenian food is that it is still organic. That’s why tourists visiting Armenia just can’t stop eating our fruit and vegetables as they are all natural, juicy and tasty and the smell of apricots, peaches or tomatoes won’t leave anybody indifferent. They say fruit and vegetable are delicious in Armenia because of the rocky land and the Sun. Armenia is rich with various sorts of fruit like apricot, peach, cherry, apple, fig, pomegranate, grapes, plum, quince, pear. Armenian food is rich with vegetables, greens and spices too,. Armenians also cultivate wheat, rice, peas, beans, walnut, hazelnut and almonds.
Must-try dishes The pomegranate represents the nation through its symbolic association with fertility. The apricott is widely known as a national fruit. There are even songs and legends elated
to the divine fruit. Lavash h is a traditional Armenian flat and thin bread. It is the most widespread bread in Armenia and no festive table can be imagined without lavash. It symbolizes life and wisdom. In ancient times, lavash was used during battles as it lasted long and saved the soldiers from starvation. Mothers cooked lavash, dried it and put in the bags of the soldiers. Harisa a is a very delicious Armenian dish, kind of porridge, which is made of boned and stewed chicken and cracked or coarsely ground wheat. Harisa is a national Armenian dish. Dolma a is another traditional dish made of minced meat, rice and spices either wrapped in grape or cabbage leaves or stuffed in green pepper, eggplant, tomatoes, etc. Khorovats or otherwise known as barbeque is one of the most special dishes of the Armenian cuisine. It’s even hard to imagine a wedding, engagement, baptizing, or other celebrations without having Armenian barbecue on the tables. It’s usually made of big cuts of pork, not ground beef, and it is cooked on hot coals after burning a wood fire. The process of preparing barbecue is very important and it is always made by men who like playing with fire as they associate it with women’s body. Gata a is a famous Armenian cake; it’s dough stuffed with butter and sugar, sometimes crispy, very tasty. Pakhlava a is a very delicious dessert; it’s a sweet pastry with honey and walnut.
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Medical
TTOURISM
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 To Choose Armenia as a Medical Tourism Destination?
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.
Treatments with reasonable prices
Affordable travel
Modern medical equipments and standards
Licensed and validated service
Short wait time for certain chosen procedure
Highly specialized doctors
Astghik medical ce center is a breath of fresh air in Armenia’s health care system… 28/1 Daniel Varuzhan Str. +374 60 65 12 19
Ort & Art Dental Clinic Your smile, our passion... 7/25 Koryun Str. +374 10 54 11 71 +374 91 41 00 32
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Medical CCENTERS
Slavmed Medical Center Formula of your health... 3, 4/2 Baghramyan Ave. +374 10 32 22 11
Since 2010, Da Vinci clinic
Is a multy-profile and dynamically developing medical center where the main directions are plastic surgery and aesthetic medicine.
Online Medicine Delivery +374 43 58 08 80 +374 10 58 08 80 +374 96 58 08 80
De entex Dental Group Dentistry Centre 62/150 Hanrapetutyan Str.
Oxygen Cocktaill
Halomed Salt Cave
21 Hrachya Qochar Str, N11 Polyclinic +374 10 26 70 60, +374 94 88 28 81
+374 10 54 68 20, +374 93 54 68 20
Ani Dent
37, N4-5 Gyulbengyan Str. +374 10 22 90 30, +374 91 99 42 11 April 2018
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PROUDLY MADE IN Shopping in Armenia can be fun especially when you have a great opportunity to purchase goods all made in Armenia. High quality, affordable prices and beyond are only some of the benefits our “home-made” products have. Armenian clothes, food, cosmetics and accessories can meet your shopping needs and fulfill your expectations as a shopaholic. The words can’t describe your shopping experience in Armenia, just give a try and enjoy!
Armenia Nairian Natural Skincare
26 Abovian Str.
Anahit Simonyan Fashion Boutique Atelier 18 Saryan Str.
Socks production and garment manufacturing 5 Mashtots Ave, Prospect Mall -1st floor
Hrachya Ohanyan Co. 34 Arshakunyats Ave, Yerevan Mall 48 Hanrapetutyan Str, Vernissage +374 93 23 32 99 Worldwide delivery
Nur Art Gallery Yerevan Exclusive artworks, paintings, sculpures and jewelry by Nur. 1 Amiryan Str, Marriott hotel
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Arcolad
Ararat: the legendary Armenian brandy
What makes Handmade artisan Arcolad unique is Belgian chocolate, considered to be the gourmet standard, and Armenian dried fruits, famous for their natural sweetness and juiciness.
2/4 Janibekyan Str, Pernod Ricard Armenia 28/1 Paronyan Str, Vino & Vino
Delicious ponchiks and sweets Armenian Coffee
Ponchiks (donuts): 54 Mesrop Mashtots Ave. Sweets: in all Grand Candy shops and supermarkets.
Everything at ARMAS is impressive Spend your time at Armas Estate, enjoying wine and Ararat view Nor Yedesia, Aragatsotn Province, 40 km North West from the city center, +374 11 77 37 74
Artsakh vodka
Armenian Tut (Mulberry) Vodka
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Official Information Of Armenia OFFICIAL NAME: Republic of Armenia CAPITAL: Yerevan OFFICIAL LANGUAGE: Armenian RELIGION: Christianity, Apostolic Church (the first country adopting Christianity as a state religion in 301 AD) 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 (480 AMD ≈ 1 USD)
Official Information Of Nagorno Karabakh 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. The white pattern symbolizes the current separation of Artsakh 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 semipresidential to a fully presidential model CURRENCY UNIT: Armenian Dram (480 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. Holders of all types of passports from 56 countries are not required to obtain a visa for entry to Armenia for 180 day period within any year period (look at p. 42).
Must-Know Tips About Armenia Tap water is drinkable, also drinking fountains (pulpulak) can be found in the streets. Driving rules are similar to international ones. Smoking is allowed in public places. Throwing or leaving litter in public places is forbidden. Use trash cans. World class opera/ballet costs nearly 6 USD. The Dram is the Armenian national currency. Paper notes are issued in denominations of, 1.000, 5.000, 10.000, 20.000 and 100.000-dram banknotes and 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, 500 coins. Foreign bank notes can be exchanged at local banks and exchange counters. Armenia is the country of Cognac and the World’s oldest winery. The motherland of worldwide known artists and celebs: Charles Aznavour, Kirk Kerkorian, Aram Khachaturyan, Ivan Aivazovski, William Saroyan, Serj Tankian, Kim Kardashyan, Cher, Henrikh Mkhitaryan, Atom Egoyan, etc.
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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 23/4 Babayan str., (060) 52 10 30 KAZAKHSTAN 153 A. Armenakyan Str., Tel.: 58 51 19 KUWAIT 2 Babayan, Str., Tel.: (060) 50 80 50, (060) 50 85 58 LEBANON 13/14 Dzoragyugh, Str., Tel.: 50 13 02 POLAND 44a Hanrapetutyan Str., Tel.: 54 24 91 ROMANIA 15 Barbussi Str., Tel.: 27 53 32 RUSSIA 13a Grigor Lusavorch Str., Tel.: 56 74 27, 54 52 18 SYRIA 14 M. Baghramyan Ave., Tel.: 52 90 23, 52 40 36 SWITZERLAND 2/1 Melik Adamyan Str. Tel.: 52 98 60, 52 40 88 UKRAINE 29 Arabkir Str., House 5/1, Tel.: 22 97 27, 22 65 47 UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 2/2 Babayan Str., Tel.: (011) 77 77 72 UNITED KINGDOM 34 M. Baghramyan Ave., Tel.: 26 43 01 USA 1 Amerikyan Str., Tel.: 46 47 00, 49 42 00
Consulates AUSTRIA 29 Sayat Nova Ave., Tel.: 060 37 99 99 CANADA 17 Buzand Str., Tel.: 56 79 90 CROATIA 6 Deghatan Str., Tel.: 52 99 88 CYPRUS 1 Northern Ave., Tel.: 58 63 31 ESTONIA 43 Gyulpenkian Str., Tel.: 26 39 73, 22 01 38 FINLAND (HONORARY CONSULATE) 6 Tamanyan Str., Tel.: (091) 40 16 23 DENMARK 8/1 Vagharshian Str., Tel.: 26 09 64/208 INDONESIA 37/147 Israyelian Str., Tel.: 52 88 25, 56 56 69 IRELAND 18/1 Vardanants Str., Tel.: 52 63 30, 52 63 31 KOREA 13a Sepuh Str., Tel.: (091) 40 31 91 LITHUANIA 22 Gh. Parpetsi Str., Tel.: 53 32 65 MALTA 33-4 Pushkin Str., Tel.: 51 81 71, 53 41 71
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 PUBLIC SERVICES
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
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 055, 095, 041 + Number 093, 094, 098, 077, 049 + Number
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HOTELS • HOSTELS • B&B ARMENIA MARRIOT HOTEL 2/1 Amiryan Str. +374 10 59 90 00 CAUCASUS HOTEL Ashtarak Highway +374 60 50 11 77 DOUBLETREE BY HILTON YEREVAN CITY CENTRE 4/2 Grigor Lusavorich Str. 374 11 55 53 33 GRAND HOTEL YEREVAN 14 Abovyan Str. +374 10 59 16 00 MULTI GRAND Yerevan-Sevan motorway +374 10 61 00 55 RADISSON BLU 2/2 Azatutyan Ave. +374 10 21 99 00 ANI PLAZA 19 Sayat-Nova Ave. +374 10 58 97 00 ARARAT HOTEL 7 G. Lusavorich Str. +374 60 51 10 00 ARMENIA ROYAL PALACE 17/1 4th Str., Silikyan dist. +374 10 59 90 00 AVIATRANS HOTEL 4 Abovyan Str. +374 10 56 72 28
EUROPE HOTEL 38 Hanrapetutyan Str. +374 10 54 60 60
PANORAMA RESORT 24/3 G. Hovsepyan Str. +374 60 27 57 37
EREBUNI HOTEL 26/1 Nalbandyan Str. +374 10 58 05 05
PARIS HOTEL 4/6 Amiryan Str. +374 60 60 00 60
IMPERIAL PALACE HOTEL 23 Koryun Str. +374 10 58 80 40
REPUBLICA HOTEL 7/1 Amiryan Str. +374 11 99 00 00
HYATT PLACE YEREVAN 26/1 Sargsyan Str. +374 11 22 12 34 MESSIER 53 15/4 Vardanants Str. +374 11 53 00 53 METROPOL HOTEL 2/2 Mashtos Ave. +374 10 51 07 00 MINOTEL 8 Mher Mkrtchyan Str. +374 10 567 567 MY HOTEL 47/1 Nalbandyan Str. +374 10 60 07 08 NAIRI HOTEL 121/7 Armenakyan Str. + 374 10 65 21 21 NATIONAL HOTEL 4/3 Amiryan Str. +374 10 54 70 02 NORTH AVENUE 10/1 Northern Ave. +374 10 50 50 55
BASS HOTEL BOUTIQUE 3/1 Aygedzor Str. +374 10 22 13 53
NORK RESIDENCE 56/1 Moldovakan Str. +374 10 67 00 51
CONGRESS HOTEL 1 Italy Str. +374 10 59 11 99
OPERA SUITE HOTEL Baghramyan 1st lane 1-3 +374 10 56 60 10 4 6 TOURINFO TOU TOU TO O RIN RINFO FO O MAG MAGAZI MA MAGAZINE GAZ AZINE AZI NE NE 46
SHIRAK HOTEL 13a Khorenatsi Str. +374 10 52 99 15 TUFENKIAN HOTEL 48 Hanrapetutyan Str. +374 60 50 10 10 CROSS RESORT 50-1 Ashtarak Highway +374 94 77 70 77 14th FLOOR HOTEL 4/6 Amiryan Str. +374 10 54 86 35 FAMILY HOTEL 49/1 Byuzand Str. +374 10 56 90 28 IBIS 5/1 Northern Ave. +374 10 59 59 59 OLYMPIA 64 Barbyusse Str. +374 10 27 18 50
Hostels
BEST HOSTEL 26 V. Sargsyan Str. +374 10 54 67 67 DOMINO HOSTEL 31 Nalbandyan Str. +374 11 28 52 68 ENVOY HOSTEL 54 Pushkin Str. +374 10 53 03 69
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Armenian Cuisine AFRIKYANS’ TAVERN 39 Sayat-Nova Ave. +374 10 55 32 20 ANOUSH 7/1 Amiryan Str. +374 11 99 00 00 ARARAT 2 Government bld. Republic Sqr. +374 10 52 79 33 ARARAT HALL 30 Koghbatsi Str. Tel: (+374 10) 53 67 98 ARMAT 50/2 Koghbaci str. +374 91 501919 AYAS KILIKIA 78 Hanrapetutyan Str. +374 10 54 88 08 BELLAGIO 2M Myasnikyan ik A Ave. +374 10 55 12 12 CAUCASUS COMPLEX Ashtarak highway +374 99 919 919 CAUCASUS TAVERN 82 Hanrapetutyan Str. +374 99 56 11 77 +374 98 56 11 77 CHAMAN 13/1 Leo Str. +374 10 53 92 68 CHARENTS 28 28 Charents Str. +374 10 57 29 45 DALAN 12 12 Abovyan Str. +374 99 58 06 58 DOLMAMA 10 Pushkin Str. +374 10 56 13 54
Restaurants
FLORENCE 64/2 Barbyus Str. +374 10 32 02 11
TSIRANI GARDEN 3 Babajanyan Str. N1 Arinj +374 55 85 09 50
HAVANA COMPLEX Tsitsernakaberd Park +374 10 38 06 06
YEREVAN TAVERN 5 Amiryan Str. +374 10 54 55 45
HIGH REST 21/1 Tumanyan Str. +374 11 21 21 11
VOSTAN 8 Abovyan Str. +374 11 48 00 00
KUJ 16 Komitas Ave. +374 10 27 44 41
Chinese hinese & Japanese Cuisin Cuisine BEIJING 33 Sayat-Nova +374 10 54 53 42
LAVASH 21 Tumanyan Str. +374 10 60 88 00
DRAGON GARDEN 31 Mashtots Ave. +374 60 75 75 88
MER GYUGH 32 Tumanyan Str. +374 10 54 87 00
SAKURADA 23/20 Nalbandyan St. +374 10 56 08 05
OLD ZANGEZUR 3 Mashtots Ave. +374 95 20 88 20
SAMURAI SUSHI 2 Baghramyan Ave. +374 10 58 56 70
PARVANA Hrazdan Gorge +374 10 54 60 01
SUSHI KUSHI 16 Tumanyan Str. +374 11 33 00 20
PHARAON H-5, Yerevan-Abovyan +374 10 20 15 81
SUSHI TORIA 1 Sayat-Nova Ave. +374 60 48 00 48
SALON 8 Abovyan Str. +374 11 44 33 33
TAO 10 Tumanyan Str. +374 10 54 09 99
SHEREP 1 Amiryan Str. +374 10 600 880
WASABI 1/3 Abovyan Str. +374 10 56 54 22
THE PARK 28 Isahakyan Str. +374 98 17 17 17
Persian Cuisine ARYA 1/17 Tamanyan Str. +374 10 56 80 13
TOSPIA 30/3 Tumanyan Str. +374 91 66 00 07
NIMA 3/36 Tigran Mets Ave. +374 41 03 88 85
TSIRANI 5 Northern Ave. +374 11 85 09 50
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SHIRVAN 32 Tumanyan Str. +374 10 58 25 65
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Restaurants TEA HOUSES • FAST FOOD
American & Mexican Cuisines CACTUS 42 Mashtots Ave. +374 10 53 99 39 Haldi.Co 22 Demirchyan Str. +374 96 18 60 01 SQUARE ONE SQU O 1/3 Abovyan Str. +374 10 56 61 69 Georgian Cuisine CAUCASUS TAVERN 82 Hanrapetutyan Str. +374 99 56 11 77 +374 98 56 11 77 GENATSVALE 7 Kievyan Str. +374 10 27 79 99
MIMINO 7a Aleq Manukyan Str. +374 10 57 88 85 SULIKO 37 Nalbandyan Str Str. +374 10 58 02 86 Eastern Cuisine ABU HAGOP 6 Yervand Kochar Str. +374 95 28 65 85 ANTEB 30 Y. Koghbatsi Str. +374 10 53 09 88 EASTERN CUISINE 16 Komitas Ave. +374 10 27 16 20 LAGONID 37 Nalbandyan Str. +374 10 58 08 04 LIBAN 23 Sayat-Nova Str. +374 99 66 07 00 LEBANON 3 Tamanyan Str. +374 10 60 00 80
European Cuisine AI LEONI 40 Tumanyan Str. +374 10 53 08 92
BAZAAR 10/1 Northern Ave. +374 10 50 50 25 CASCADE ROYAL 192 Antarain Str. +374 374 11 44 01 44
TERRAZZA 28 Isahakyan Str. +374 10 56 31 10
THE CLUB 40 Tumanyan Str. +374 10 53 13 61 THE WINE HOUSE 7/3 Abovyan Str. +374 41 00 00 66
CHARLES 3 Tamanyan Str. +374 10 54 26 21
Fast Food & Pizzeria ARTASHI MOT 31 Moskovyan Str. +374 10 50 12 22
COSI E LA VITA 2a/19 Tamanyan Str. +374 12 21 00 21
BLACK ANGUS 39 Mashtots Ave. +374 96 50 80 40
CRUMBS 37 Mashtots Ave. +374 10 54 64 24 FISH HOUSE 1/5 Northern Ave. +374 374 11 70 70 80 HANS & FRANZ 8 Saryan Str. +374 95 88 88 05 MAMOOR 14/6 Abovyan Str. +374 10 54 84 84 MONTMARTRE 4/6, Amiryan Str. +374 95 55 45 02 MORA 4/2 Grigor Lusavorich str. +374 11 55 53 47 NAVAVAR 42/1 Aram Str. +374 41 01 39 01 PATIO 5 Northern Ave. +374 60 51 35 17 PROVENCE 5 Northern Ave. +374 10 70 30 77 50 TOURINFO MAGAZINE
BURGER KING 5, Northern Ave. +374 10 53 25 53 GUSTO 11 Abovyan Str. +374 10 58 11 21 KARAS 20 Mashtots Ave Ave. +374 10 32 55 55 KFC 1 Northern Ave. +374 10 50 15 07 MR. GYROS 40 Tumanyan Str. +374 10 50 22 33 PIZZA HUT 1 Northern Ave. +374 10 50 15 03 TASHIR PIZZA 27 Komitas Str. +374 10 51 11 11 TUMANYAN MANYAN SHAURM SHAURMA 32 Tumanyan Str Str. +374 10 54 99 44 Indian Cuisine KARMA 65 Teryan Str. +374 10 58 92 15
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Cafes ARAGAST 41 Isahakyan Str. +374 10 54 22 54 ART BRIDGE 20 Abovyan Str. +374 10 58 12 84 AVENUE 5 Northern Ave. +374 10 70 20 77 BLACK BERRY 3 Abovyan Str. +374 91 03 38 38
CARAHUNGE 64 Sos Sargsyan Str., Stepanavan +374 99 32 43 00 25 Kalinini Str., Dilijan +374 43 22 00 03 COFFEESHOP COMPANY 4/5 Amiryan Str. 2 Hin Yerevantsi Str. +374 11 26 33 33 COFFEE STORY 98/9 Nalbandyan Str. +374 11 44 00 00 EL GARDEN 8 Tsitsernakaberd Park Tel: (+ 374 41) 49 00 00
PAPARAZZI CAFE 3 Abovyan Str. +374 77 88 98 89
MEZZO JAZZ CLUB 28 Isahakyan Str. +374 10 52 42 11
PEACOCK 10 Northern Ave. +374 10 50 02 08
MR. HOOKAH 15a Amiryan Str. +374 77 69 26 67
SHOKOLADNICA Freedom Square, Yerevan +374 99 30 08 78
PAHEST 33 29/4 Moskovyan Str. +374 44 99 99 59
TIZIANO 10/10 Northern Ave. +374 94 80 80 96
PAPARAZZI CLUB 3 Abovyan Str. +374 55 44 41 44
Children’s Cafe AMERICANO 55/1 Teryan Str. +374 10 58 33 99
SAF CLUB 33 Leningradyan Str. +374 41 22 11 11
ANGELICA 27 Komitas Ave. +374 10 32 21 21
THE CLUB 40 Tumanyan Str. +374 10 53 13 61
CHAO BAMBINO 5/3 Myasnikyan Ave. +374 10 55 00 99
YANS CLUB 74 Teryan Str. +374 10 700 000
CHUNGA CHANGA 1/1 Kievyan Str. +374 10 22 44 41
Pubs BEEREVAN 26 Abovyan Str. +374 11 50 51 01
KING GARDEN 40 Sayat-Nova Ave. +374 60 50 09 09
JAZZVE 35/30 Tumanyan Str. +374 10 53 20 48
Clubs/Bars DARGETT 72 Aram Str. +374 96 87 08 70
JOSE 20 Khanjyan Str. +374 10 54 00 20
DOWNTOWN 2/9 Sayat-Nova Ave. +374 41 43 34 22
LA PIAZZIA 5 Northern Ave. +374 11 54 05 05
EL SKY BAR 9 G. Lusavorich Str. +374 41 49 49 49
LOUIS CHARDEN 11/19 Amiryan Str. +374 10 50 54 44
INVINO WINE BAR 6 Saryan Str. +374 10 52 19 31
MEGHEDI Freedom Square, Yerevan +374 77 77 85 58
KAMI 18 Abovyan Str. +374 91 50 90 20 FO O MAG M MAGAZI MAGAZINE AGAZ A NE AZIN AZI NE 52 TOURINFO
CALUMET 56 Pushkin Str. +374 94 35 92 29 JEAN-PAUL 42/1 Aram Str. +374 41 01 38 01 LABEERINT 8 Amiryan Str. +374 10 54 75 85 33a Moskovyan Str. +374 10 50 20 25 URBAN 5a Mashtots Ave. +374 10 53 61 61 PAULANER 19 Teryan Str. +374 60 51 38 00
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Shopping Spots
Men’s Clothing Shoes & Accessories ARMOS Armenian designer’s shoes 5 Northern Ave. +374 60 44 14 11
Women’s Clothing Shoes & Accessories BETTY BARCLAY Clothing & accessories 65 Teryan Str. +374 10 58 17 42
AVAVA 5 Mashtots Str. Prospect Mall 2nd floor +374 99 00 82 00
BURBERRY Elite clothing boutique 5 Northern Ave. +374 60 44 01 74
CANALI Clothing & accessories 9 Abovyan Str. +374 10 56 22 30
ESCADA Clothing 39 Mashtots Ave. +374 10 54 55 85
CELIO Clothing 24 Tumanyan Str. Tel: (+374 10) 54 50 07
ETAM Underwear collection 26 Abovyan Str. +374 10 58 31 11
CORNELIANI Clothing, footwear & accessories 3 Northern Ave. +374 10 702 702
KIVERA NAYNOMIS Elite Armenian designer 8 Teryan Str. +374 10 56 70 77
DIANA Clothing & accessoreis 39 Komitas Ave. +374 10 23 00 78
MANGO Clothing & accessories 21 Abovyan Str. +374 10 58 00 11
ERMENEGILDO ZEGNA Clothing, footwear & accessories 9 Mashtots Ave. +374 10 53 00 04
MAXMARA Clothing & accessories 41 Mashtots Str. +374 10 54 59 57
MASSIMO DUTTI Clothing & accessories 18 Northern Ave. 374 60 54 00 22
Children’s Clothing Shoes, Accessories & Toys COOL CLUB 4/12 M. Babajanyan Str. +374 60 37 77 13
STEFANO RICCI Clothing, footwear & accessories 3 Northern Ave. +374 10 702 702 ZILLI Clothing & accessories 58 Baghramyan Ave. +374 10 20 20 50
MOTHER CARE 51/53 Hanrapetutyan Str. 374 10 54 67 05 MEGA TOYS 40/1 Sayat-Nova Ave. +374 11 500 600
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MRCHIKOOBY 1 Tumanyan Str. +374 10 54 77 20 OKAID 22 Abovyan Str. +374 10 58 55 79
PRENATAL 20/1 Mashtots Ave. +374 11 70 11 72 PRINCE PRINCESS 25 Koryun Str. +374 10 58 33 38 Women’s, Men’s, Women’ Men Children’s Clothing, Shoes & Accessories ADIDAS Women’s, men’s, children’s sportswear & accessories 3 Arami Str. +374 10 54 47 07 ALDO Women’s, men’s shoes 26 Abovyan Str. +374 10 52 17 77 BALDI 18 Mashtots Ave. +374 10 53 74 91 CHUST SHOES 270/1 Arshakunyats Str. +374 60 611 000 CLARKS Shoes & bags shop 8/2 Northern Ave. +374 10 50 24 54 DEBENHAMS 66 Teryan Str. +374 10 52 70 78 EDELWEISS Clothing & accessories 54/1 Teryan Str. +374 10 58 93 49 EMPORIO ARMANI Clothing & accessories 12 Northern Ave. +374 10 52 99 08
Shopping Spots
ERMANNO SCERVINO Women’s & children’s clothing 3 Northern Ave. 374 10 702 702
SALI Women’s, men’s clothing & accessories 5 North Avenue +374 11 51 11 66
GAP Women’s, men’s clothing 3 Tsitsernakaberd Highway +374 60 46 11 11
ZARA 3 Tsitsernakaberd Highway +374 10 50 09 90
GEOX 6/15 Northern Ave. Ave +374 10 53 22 34 GIORDANO Women’s, men’s clothing & accessories 3 Tsitsernakaberd Highway +374 10 52 08 01 LACOSTE 110 Nalbandyan Str. +374 10 58 05 99 LA GALLERIA Luxury Boutiques Corner 3 Northern Ave. +374 10 702 702 MARKS & SPENCER Women’s, men’s, children’ children’s clothing & accessories 3 Tsitsernakaberd Highway +374 60 46 11 11 MEGA SPORT Women’s, men’s, children’ children’s sportswear & accessories 40/1 Sayat-Nova Ave. +374 11 51 98 98 MEXX Women’s, men’s & children children’s clothing & accessories 26 Abovyan Str. +374 10 54 46 23 NEXT Women’s, men’s and children’s clothing & accessories. 13 Amiryan Str. +374 10 53 89 99
Jewelry, Watches, Optics AWI 14/4 Abovyan Str. Str +374 10 54 08 82 ARTYOMS 24 Khorenatsi Str. +374 93 00 99 99 CHRONOGRAPH Luxury jewelry and watch 5 Northern Ave. +374 10 500 400 EIFFEL Swiss watches 26 Tumanyan Str. +374 10 52 50 15 KARGIN OPTICS Optical Salon 41/1 Khanjyan Str. +374 10 56 06 44 MERCURY 50 Mashtots Ave. +374 10 586 000 MP WOOD 3 Abovyan Str. 34 Arshakunyats Ave. Yerevan Mall +374 96 838 000 TIME 21 Tumanyan Str. +374 11 50 04 02 HAY OPTIC 1 Tumanyan Str. +374 10 52 11 42
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BERLIN OPTIC 31 Mashtots Ave. +374 10 36 20 00
DE LAUR 39/12 Mashtots Ave. +374 11 99 55 77 Malls DALMA GARDEN MALL 3 Tsitsernakaberd highway +374 60 46 11 11 METRONOME 22/10 Isahakyan Str. +374 10 54 00 31 PROSPEKT MALL 5 Mashtots Ave. +374 11 99 90 22 RIO MALL 8 Papazyan Str. +374 96 00 41 03 ROSSIA MALL 5 Mashtots Ave. +374 11 99 90 22 TASHIR STREET 6/2 Norther Ave. +374 96 00 41 03 YEREVAN MALL 34/3 Arshakunyats Ave.. +374 11 88 88 88 Supermarkets SAS 85 M. Baghramyan Ave e. + 374 10 53 88 88 PARMA 79 Baghramyan Ave. +374 10 27 27 99 YEREVAN CITY 60/2 Komitas Ave. + 374 10 20 16 05
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ENTERTAINMENT Night Clubs/Discos CALIFORNIA Isakov Ave. +374 77 78 77 79 CHARLOTTE 25 M. Baghramyan Ave. + 374 10 27 70 19 CRAZY 13 Vardanants Str. + 374 77 55 34 37 OMEGA 59 Teryan Str. + 374 10 58 25 49 Casinos ROYALE + 374 55 29 41 45 SHANGRI LA + 374 10 62 57 99 Karaoke Clubs ALIBI 11 Mashtots Ave. + 374 11 55 56 57 ARAME 2/1 Heratsi Str. + 374 60 44 07 44 Cinemas CINEMA STAR 3 Tsitsernakaberd Highway +374 60 75 55 55 KINO PARK 34/3 Arshakunyats Ave. + 374 11 88 88 88 MOSCOW CINEMA 18 Abovyan Str. + 374 10 52 12 10 NAIRI 50 Mashtots Str. +374 10 54 28 29 Taxi Apps gg Utaxi Yandex.Taxi
Car/Bus Rentals AR-TOUR RENT + 374 10 56 63 59 BUS VOYAGE + 374 10 54 10 05 CARAVAN + 374 10 52 92 92 ELITE BUS + 374 10 58 90 00
RentCarArmenia.am + 374 10 54 72 72 SIXT + 374 10 61 55 99
TNT EXPRESS WORLDWIDE 144/1 Khorenatsi Str. + 374 10 54 55 25
Golf/Shooting Clubs/ Horse Riding ARARAT VALLEY COUNTRY CLUB 42 Gevorg Chaush Str. + 374 10 39 40 85 HAYRAPETYAN HORSE RIDING 39 Shiraki Str. + 374 10 46 55 55
Real Estate CASCADE HILLS 160/5 Antarain Str. + 374 60 37 77 57
Sport Complex & Swimming Pool CROSS 50-1 Ashtarak Highway + 374 94 77 70 77
PIAZZA GRANDE 10 V. Sargsyan Str. + 374 91 01 15 10
GRAND SPORT 61 Arshakunyats Ave. + 374 10 44 77 66
VAHAGNI COMMUNITY 50 Gevorg Chaush Str. + 374 10 39 01 02
GOLD’S GYM 40/1 Komitas Ave. + 374 10 32 20 10
VIVA REALTY 8/6 Y. Kochar Str. + 374 10 54 68 98
MULTI WELLNESS 11 Alek-Manukyan Str. + 374 11 880 880
Post Offices & Transport DHL WORLDWIDE EXPRESS 27 Amiryan Str. + 374 10 58 66 88
PLAY CITY 35 Acharyan Str. + 374 10 62 09 99
FEDERAL EXPRESS 40 Mashtots Ave. + 374 10 53 00 29
REEBOK 5 Pirumyanner Str. + 374 10 36 36 36
LEO TRANS 30 Baghramyan Ave. + 374 10 22 90 18
Spas & Beauty Salon GOLD’S SPA 40/1 Komitas Ave. + 374 10 20 83 60
MEGATRANS 5 Tigran Mets Ave. + 374 60 48 25 74
THAI HOME 2 Paronyan Str. + 374 10 53 27 60
STATE HAY POST 22 Saryan Str. + 374 10 514 514
ZARA BEAUTY SALON 7-12 Paronyan Str. +374 10 50 52 50
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Airlines TRAVEL AGENCIES • BANKS
Ai li Airlines AEROFLOT-RUSSIAN 12 Amiryan Str. +374 10 52 24 35
AIR ARABIA 68 M. Baghramyan Ave. +374 60 65 66 66 AIR FRANCE/KLM 9 Alek Manoukyan Str. +374 60 61 22 77 ARMENIA AIRCOMPANY 10 V. Sargsyan +374 11 74 77 77 AUSTRIAN AIRLINES 9 Alek Manoukyan Str. +374 10 51 22 01 AVIA-GIT 1 Zakyan Str. +374 10 52 15 46 CZECH AIRLINES 2 Baghramyan Str. +374 10 56 40 99 FLYDUBAI 7 Khorenatsi Str. +374 10 53 67 74 IRAN ASEMAN AIRLINES 19 Nalbandyan Str. +374 10 52 44 02 POLISH AIRLINES 7 Argishti Str. +374 10 51 02 86
ARMANE TOUR 70/8 Charents Str. +374 60 51 90 40
ARMENIA HOLIDAYS 7 Abovyan Str. +374 10 58 22 92 BEAUMONDE TRAVEL 1 Amiryan Str. +374 10 59 99 95 FUN TOUR 24/24 Mashtots Ave. +374 10 50 29 09 HAKOBIAN TRAVEL 60 M. Baghramyan Ave. +374 10 27 19 44 JOPMANE TRAVEL LLC 40 Charents Str. +374 12 78 02 11 LEVON TRAVEL 10 Sayat-Nova Ave. +374 10 52 52 10 MARI TOUR Antarayin 126/6 Str. +374 11 53 00 36 Regard travel 23/2 Yervand Kochar Str. +374 60 53 00 71 Rest Tour Rich Plaza 208 room +374 11 53 00 11
S7 AIRLINES 34 Tumanyan Str. +374 10 54 41 10
SMART TRAVEL 2 Arshakunyats Ave. +374 10 58 28 48
URAL AIRLINES 10/3 Saryan Str. +374 10 52 88 61
TATEV T.T.T. 19 Nalbandyan Str. + 374 10 52 44 01
QATAR AIRWAYS 2 M. Baghramyan Ave. +374 10 56 36 24
YERANI TRAVEL 2/80 Baghramyan Ave. +374 43 88 44 55
Travel Agencies ANI TOUR 68a Teryan Str. +374 60 27 03 70
HYUR SERVICE 96 Nalbandyan Str. +374 10 54 60 40
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B k Banks ACBA-CREDIT AGRICOLE 1 Bayron Str. +374 10 56 85 85 AMERIA BANK 9 Gr. Lusavorich Str. +374 10 56 11 11 ANELIK BANK 13 Vardanants Str. +374 10 59 33 33 ARARAT BANK 19 Pushkin Str. +374 10 54 63 63 ARDSHININVESTBANK 13 Gr. Lusavorich Str. +374 10 59 04 04 BYBLOS 18/3 Amiryan Str. +374 10 53 03 62 CENTRAL BANK OF RA 6 V. Sargsyan Str. +374 10 56 37 61 CONVERSE BANK 26/1 V. Sargsyan Str. + 374 10 51 12 11 EVOCABANK 44/2 Hanrapetutyan Str. +374 10 60 55 55 HSBC 66 Teryan Str. +374 10 51 50 00 PROCREDIT 105/1 Teryan Str. +374 10 51 48 60 INECOBANK 17 Tumanyan Str. +374 10 51 05 10 UNIBANK 12 Charents Str. +374 10 59 55 55 VTB BANK 46 Nalbandyan Str. +374 374 10 87 87
MUSEUMS Matenadaran
Art Galleries
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
Cafesjian Museum for the Art
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 of Ervand Kochar
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
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
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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 April 2018
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at 07:00 PM Concert Before Malta International Music Festival Aram Khachaturian Concert Hall at 07:00 PM Concert dedicated to Martun Israyelyan`s 80th anniversary Chamber Music House after Komitas
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at 08:30 PM “We and Our Songs” Naregatsi Art Institute
at 08:00 PM at 07:00 PM ANPO New Euphoria, Level Camerata Meeting 80 live at Stop Club Tigran Mansurian Stop Club AGBU Hall at 07:00 PM Piano Concert: Quentin Mourier Naregatsi Art Institute
at 09:30 PM The Reincarnatio Orchestra. Special Guest: Goran Bregovic Mezzo Music Club
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at 07:00 PM at 07:00 PM Concert within th G. Bizet – framework of the project c R. Shchedrin “Artsakh, my love: We “CARMEN-SUITE” Ballet, Spanish folk music support Stepanakert Theater” “LORQUIANA” ballet, Gotan project “TANGO” Aram Khachaturian Concert Hall ballet National Academic Theater of Opera and Ballet after A. Spendiarian
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at 07:00 PM All Armenian Choir with ANPO Concert dedicated to the memory of Victims of Genocide “From Rebirth to Victory” Aram Khachaturian Concert Hall
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at 07:00 PM Tamara Gverdtsiteli: Return Aram Khachaturian Concert Hall at 09:00 PM The Gentleman's band Stop Club
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FRIDAY at 07:00 PM Concert dedicated to Motherhood and Beauty Day Aram Khachaturian Concert Hall at 09:30 PM Kami Friends Project Kami Music Club at 09:30 PM Nemra Concert: 6 Years on Stage State Puppet Theater after H. Tumanyan
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at 08:00 PM Vahagn Hayrapertyan Jazz Trio Cafesjian Center for the Arts
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at 06:00 PM Parajanov Day The Loft at 08:30 PM Jam Session: Hrach & Friends Friends pub
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at 09:00 PM AUA Ecotourism Conference 2018 American University of Armenia at 08:30 PM Zemfira by Eva Voskanyan Friends pub
at 05:00 PM Master class of Armenian Barbers party Mi Morena at 08:30 PM Jam Session: Armen Sargsyan Coy Friends pub
at 08:00 PM CADENCE Ensemble Cafesjian Center for the Arts
at 08:00 PM Gary Kesayan Jazz Quartet special concert Aram Khachaturian Concert Hall
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