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Yerevan
About Yerevan
Yerevan is the capital of Armenia and a leading cultural and scientific centre in the Caucasus region. It is situated along the Hrazdan River on the Ararat Plain and is over 2,780 years old, making it one of the oldest cities in the world.
Local highlights
Explore the city
- The Opera in the heart of Yerevan with its large park and countless cafes
- Republic Square
- Visit some of the popular shukas (bazaars) outside of the centre-such as the Hrazdan, Bangladesh and GUM
Explore its museums and historical sights, such as
- The Matenadaran-one of the biggest repositories of manuscripts in the world with many Armenian illuminated manuscript displayed
- Katoghike Church-the oldest church in Yerevan
- The Zoravar Church dating from 1693 sitting near the tomb of St. Ananias the Apostle
- The State History Museum in Republic Square
- Mayr Hayastan
- The Armenian Genocide Monument of Tsitsernakaberd
- Sardarapat-Monument dedicated to the Armenians that fended off the invading Turks after World War I
- The ruins of an Urartu fortress
- See the modern Sport & Concert Complex
Highlights in the vicinity
- Echmiadzin, the Holy See of the Armenian Church
- Garni with the two thousand years old basalt Temple of the Sun
- Geghard monastery
Good to know
- No. of inhabitants: 1.1 Million
- Timezone: UTC +4
- Weather: Yerevan has a decidedly continental climate with very hot summers and very cold winters. Humidity is very low year round.
Local transport
- Yertughayin Taxi-fixed route vans with extensive coverage throughout the city
- Metro-not so extensive coverage yet
- Buses
Inbound transport
- Nearest airport: Zvartnots International Airport-15 km west of the city
- Train: Yerevan lies at the heart of an extensive rail network
- The city is the hub of Armenia's highway network
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