It is one of the oldest cities in the world and was of strategic importance as a crossroads of the caravan routes that connected Europe with India. 

Yerevan has many monuments but the most important are the Republic Square, the Matenadaran, the Blue Mosque and the Victory Park.

The Republic Square is considered the center of the city. At the side of the square there is also a large basin with dancing fountains. The square is also home to five of the city’s most important buildings: the Government Palaces, the Palace of Museums, the Palace of Trade Unions and the Marriott Hotel, one of the most prestigious hotels in the nation.

Matenadaran is an important cultural institution that preserves and preserves a large collection of ancient manuscripts in the local language. The heritage kept inside boasts more than 17,000 manuscripts. 

Blue Mosque was built in the eighteenth century. In Soviet times, the mosque served as the city’s historical museum. After the collapse of the Soviet Union, the Armenian government decided to renovate the mosque. However, the Iranian government asked permission to do so at its own expense and with the help of its specialists. The Blue Mosque in Yerevan is one of the few mosques still active on Armenian territory.

Victory Park is located on the side of one of Yerevan’s hills, at the top of the steps of the Waterfall. This very large green area houses a small amusement park. In the park there is the monument of 51 meters called Mother Armenia which represents precisely the personification of Armenia and the tomb of the unknown soldier.

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The main socialist-style buildings are the Cascade complex, the metro, Terminal 1 of Zvartnos Airport and the State University of Engineering.

The Cascade complex is one of the most important sites in socialist style and is the main tourist attraction of Yerevan. Work on the complex began in 1971 and nine years later the first part was completed. The complex consists of some levels where you can find numerous modern sculptures and Armenian folk decorations. Cascade project was never finished due to lack of funds. 

Yerevan Metro was built in 1981 and, like most Soviet metros, its stations are very deep and finely decorated with national motifs. The main stations built in socialist style are: the Republic Square stop with the flower-shaped fountain surrounded by a ceiling with carved details and the Yeritasardakan stop.

Zvartnots International Airport, built in 1961, is located 12 km from Yerevan. It was restored and expanded in 1980 with the development of a new area, in order to meet the needs of national traffic. The closure of Terminal 1 took place in 2011 and since then it has been in a state of neglect but still within the area of the current airport. 

Yerevan State Engineering University, built in 1980, is one of the finest examples of brutalism in Yerevan. The entire university building is covered with concrete forms that look like clover. At the entrance there are also numerous carved scenes.

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The history of the oldest Armenian brandy brand began in 1887, during the period of occupation of Armenia by the Russian Empire, when the first production was founded thanks to Nerses and Vasily Tairyan. After the creation of the Soviet Union the company became state-owned, but in 1999 it was sold to the company French Pernod Ricard.

Over the years, ARARAT has become a true symbol of the highest quality, confirmed by numerous international awards and certificates.

The first international recognition was obtained during the 1902 World Exhibition in France.

Today the ARARAT brand that is exported to more than 50 countries in the world is the first world brand of Armenian cognac.

During the tour at the Museum at the Yerevan Plant, you can learn about the history of making brandies and the main stages of production.

ARARAT brandies start from an aging of only 3 years to conclude with the Erabuni limited collection with 30, 50 and 70 years of aging.

• Ararat aged 3 years: the youngest brandy in the range with a spicy flavor.

• Ararat aged 5 years: a taste created from vines grown in Armenia.

• Ani aged 7 years: an elegant blend, born from a combination of carefully selected spirits.

• Akhtamar aged 10 years: bright silky character of brandy.

• Dvin: perfect balance of flavor thanks to extra aging.

• Vaspurakan aged 15 years: bright taste, aged in Caucasian oak barrels.

• Nairi aged 20 years: the embodiment of craftsmanship in the blending of cognac distillates.

• Erebuni aged 30 years: silky and enveloping taste with notes of dried fruit

• Erebuni aged 50 years: vintage distillate created from endemic vines

• Erebuni aged 70 years: the oldest brandy in the collection

Along with classic brandies, new blends constantly appear within the product line such as ARARAT brandies with apricot, cherry and coffee.

The tour ends with tasting several iconic brandies.

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The Vernissage is located in the heart of the capital, not far from Republic Square. 

The market consists of separate pavilions representing different traditional Armenian artworks. 

You will find a large selection of wooden objects, paintings made by different artists and many typical Armenian musical instruments.

Until a few years ago the market was only open on weekends, but now you can find it open even during working days.

The name GUM was the title given to the main department stores in the cities of the former Soviet Union. 

You can find dry and candied products, butchers, fishmongers, fruits and vegetables, spices, clothes and other typical Armenian objects. 

GUM Market Yerevan is located south of Republic Square and can be reached in a walk of about 15-20 minutes. Alternatively, you can use the metro with Zoravar Andranik stop, 300 meters from the market.

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