The enthusiastic guests of Armenia heard many words about its ancient capital. However, Yerevan is not just a centuries-old city with a fascinating history and amazing architecture. It is also where another modern life begins at dusk. Restaurants, cafes and bars in Yerevan are full of visitors at any time of the year and on any day of the week. Speaking of Yerevan at night, it should be noted that the capital of Armenia is one of the safest cities in the world with a low crime rate. So do not be surprised when you walk through the park exploring the city and see parents and grandparents walking and playing with their children late at night. Yerevan at night is especially active in hot summer, when it seems that the whole city has turned into one large cozy courtyard, where everyone is happy. Walking around the night capital is one of the important items on your to-do list during your trip to Armenia. The "pearl" of Yerevan at night is its multi-colored fountains, shimmering with all shades of the rainbow. The main fountain of the city is located on Republic Square. This is not just a reservoir, but a real "water orchestra", the jets of which demonstrate a fascinating dance accompanied by beautiful music. Near the Republic Square, there is a magnificent park, which was recently opened in honor of the 2800th anniversary of Yerevan. Its 2,800 fountains are painted in vibrant colors at night and bring visitors into a fairytale atmosphere. Cafes and wine bars in Yerevan can rightfully be called a special highlight of the night capital. Here you can taste the best varieties of Armenian wines, listen to good music, meet new interesting people and feel the atmosphere of love and happiness. Recently, the culture of nightlife in Yerevan has moved to a new level. A few years ago, nightlife was limited to just a few establishments from a few karaoke clubs and discos with a specific contingent. Now the situation has changed for the better, establishments began to open, where the culture of service, the atmosphere and the contingent strive for European standards. Most of the nightclubs are located in the city center. Both local performers in various genres, ranging from jazz to ethno music, as well as famous DJs from Europe and Russia play in the clubs. There is no strict face control in Yerevan clubs as such. Admission is usually free, unless, of course, a concert of some group or event is planned in the club.

The long and eventful history of the city was associated with the king of Ancient Urartu Argishti I, who built a fortress on the Arin-Berd hill and named it Erebuni. This fortress, in turn, gave its name to the city that grew around it. An ancient slab, discovered by archaeologists on that hill, became a kind of birth certificate of the city. The deciphered cuneiform inscription said: “With the help of the great God Khaldi, King Argishti, the son of Menua, built this powerful fortress and named it Erebuni”. It was 2789 years ago, 29 years before the rise of Rome (!). Ancient Yerevan played an important role in the economic and political life of Armenia for many years; it stood at the crossroads of caravan routes and was a major trade center. However, Yerevan was not the capital of Armenia, although it shared the bitter fate of its country. The invasion of the conquerors in the 7th-11th centuries, first by the Arabs and then by the Seljuk Turks, caused serious damage to the development of the country. The conquest by the Safavid (Persian) Shah Abass I in 1604 proved to be the most devastating for Yerevan. A. The earthquake of 1679 destroyed a significant part of the city. In the 17th-19th centuries, Yerevan became a "bone of contention" between Russia, Turkey and Persia. Taking Yerevan by storm on October 1, 1827, the Russian army signed the Turkmanchay peace treaty, according to which Persia renounced the Transcaucasian territory, including the Yerevan Khanate. Yerevan became the capital of Armenia only in 1920. Architect Alexander Tamanyan became the "father" of the modern city. He managed to create a unique appearance of the city, embodied in noble classical architecture and skillfully use the architectural elements of ancient Armenian architects: stone carving, ornaments, etc. In addition, Tamanyan began using tuff, the main natural resource of Armenia, in urban planning. Tuff is a stone of volcanic origin and is extremely lightweight, durable and beautiful. Most of all, pink tuff was used in the construction of Yerevan, and therefore the Armenian capital is sometimes called the "pink city".

The capital of Armenia has absolutely no shortage of hotels and guesthouses for every taste and budget, and every year the choice becomes richer and more diverse.

Whichever corner of the world the traveler goes to, before the trip he always has several important questions: where to stay comfortably, where to go and, of course, how to get to the destination and how to move around the city itself. The capital of Armenia, Yerevan, is quite simple in this respect. Transport lines are very developed here, so every tourist can choose the most suitable option, both in terms of price and time. The more pressing question is how to get to Yerevan. Therefore, a little about these methods. Zvartnots Airport This international airport is considered the main air gateway in Armenia. It is located 10 km from the capital itself. It has been operating for more than half a century, and since 1998 there is also a special terminal for cargo transportation. Taxi Yandex Price: 5 EUR Bus to and from airport – 🚌 201 Price : 1 EUR https://t-armenia.com/en/yerevan-airport-shuttle-bus Train You can also get to Yerevan by land. This option is more suitable for those who have enough time for vacation. https://www.railway.am/arm Underground One of the types of public transport in Yerevan is the metro. It is quite peculiar, since it consists of only one line with 10 stations. Moreover, on this path there is both an underground and a surface part, which connects the south of the capital with the northwestern part, passing through the center. The length of the entire line is 13.4 km. At the moment, it is also planned to build a perpendicular line, as well as a separate line to Zvartnots airport from the current Charbakh station. http://www.urbanrail.net/as/yere/yerevan.htm Working hours: 06:00-23:30 Price 0.20 EUR Take note of a very important rule: you cannot take pictures in the Yerevan metro. Compliance with this rule is closely monitored not only by local metro employees, but also by police squads, and even by the local population. Trolleybus Trolleybus lines have existed in Yerevan since 1949. This direction developed rather quickly “in step with the times”. As the city itself grew, with the emergence of new residential areas, a new line of the cheapest transport was laid. Price : 0.10 EUR Taxi Taxi in Armenia is a fast and fairly cheap form of transport, which allows you to quickly and along the best route to get to your destination. You can call a taxi by phone, catch it “off the wheels” or call it through the convenient Yandex.Taxi application. The average taxi fare is 600 AMD ($ 1.25) for the first 5 km and 100 AMD ($ 0.2) for each subsequent 1 km. When ordering a taxi through the app, the price will be even more favorable. Car rental in Yerevan There are many local and international rental offices in Yerevan offering car rental services. In order to avoid misunderstandings, it is better to rent a car from international distributors - Europcar, Sixt and Hertz. The average cost of renting a car with a mechanic in Armenia is 150-200 EUR per week. Bus and minibus 🚌 https://t-armenia.com/en Price: 0.20-0.60 EUR

What to see in Yerevan first of all? Complex "Cascade" A unique architectural composition that unites the two parts of the city. This landmark of Yerevan, located at the top of the Kanaker Hills, includes artistically designed and ordered flower beds, artificial fountains, sculptural compositions (including a monument to architect Tamanyan) and staircase structures. There is also a main building and a memorial erected in honor of the Armenians who died from the 1915 genocide. Official website: http://www.cmf.am/Contacts Tsitsernakaberd memorial complex More than 50 years ago, on the top of Mount Tsitsernakaberd, a memorial was created in honor of one and a half million Armenians who died from the Turkish genocide. Today it is a sacred place of pilgrimage for many thousands of believers from different parts of the world. Official website: http: //www.genocide-museum Republic Square The main clock of the state with bells and 2750 small fountains are considered to be a real decoration of the square. If you don't know what to see in Yerevan in 1 day, come here. Within walking distance from each other are: the building of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Central Post of Armenia, the Government building with city chimes and the National Museum of History. By the way, if you are interested in the best hotels in Yerevan, Armenia Marriott will offer its services here. Official website: https://www.yerevan.am/ru/ Government building of Armenia Luxurious polygonal building with a spacious courtyard. The building with a basalt base was erected from white and pink felsic tuff. The internal space is reserved for the reception hall, press center and premises for the Government meeting. In addition to the meetings themselves, exhibitions are often held here for residents and guests of the city. Charles Aznavour square About 15 years ago, the beautiful semicircular square was renamed in honor of the honorary citizen of the country - Charles was personally present at its reopening. The central part is decorated with 12 fountains. There are also majestic statues of a bull and a spider, a huge chessboard. In good weather, the square hosts youth festivals, shows and rock band performances. Northern Avenue The entire avenue is a pedestrian zone. On the left and right sides there are high-rise buildings with bars, souvenir shops, restaurants and business centers. All high-rise buildings are finished in pink tuff and travertine. The width and length of the pedestrian street is 10 m and 1.5 km. respectively. This avenue is highly recommended for shopping lovers. Blue Mosque The territory of the temple complex is about 7 thousand square meters. m. This includes: a library, a minaret, a dome, an exhibition hall, a ritual building and a well-kept courtyard. The only Muslim cathedral in Armenia got its name from the facing of the corresponding color. Official website: http: // yerevanmasjed. Monument "Mother Armenia" To search for this architectural and historical monument, you do not need navigator's recommendations and guides in Yerevan. The statue, 22 m high, rises on a pedestal over 50 m high: you can see it from anywhere in the capital. The pedestal is made of black granite with carved patterns, "Mother Armenia" itself is made of wrought copper Matenadaran It is impossible to call Matenadaran an ordinary museum. The presented ancient exhibits are examples of ancient medicine and art, handicraft and science, the first writing. It is in this research center that the most ancient manuscripts of the Armenian people are kept. Yerevan Brandy Factory "ArArAt" Visitors are invited to buy and taste local alcoholic beverages, watch the process of their production and listen to the history of the founding of the legendary enterprise. Even if you have no desire to inspect the cognac barrels in the basement or visit the tasting rooms, come to this factory by all means. You can walk along an alley of evergreen trees in the courtyard, planted by guests of honor of the plant. Official website: https://araratbrandy.com/ Historical Museum and Art Gallery of Armenia One of the places of interest in Yerevan to go with a guide. The fact is that almost all the signatures of the expositions are presented not in English or Russian, but in Armenian. The museum shares a common area with a gallery of unique paintings. Its territory is subdivided into several departments, including the Department of Historical Architecture, Numismatics, Ethnography and Archeology. The samples belong to completely different eras - from the Stone Age to the end of the 19th century. Official website: https: // historymuseum Armenian Opera and Ballet Theater A wonderful place for those who are passionate about music. If you do not want to buy rather inexpensive tickets for opera and ballet performances, enjoy the unique architectural view of the building. Official website: http://opera.am/ru/