Things To Do
Tsitsernakaberd Armenian Genocide Museum & Memorial
An absolute must visit when you're in Armenia. We recommend this to everyone who is visiting Armenia for the first time.
Cascade Complex
A beautiful place for an evening stroll. Cascade (pronounced kaas-kaad) is lined with cafes and restaurant and a walk up the gigantic limestone staircase provides a stunning view of Yerevan and the twin peaks of Mount Ararat! Each level of the staircase has various sculptures, art pieces, and water fountains, and the architecture is stunning. Plan your walk up around sunset and you can also check out the museum and art galleries inside (you can also use the indoor escalators to reach the top)
Vernissage Market
A large open air market in Yerevan for handmade crafts, vintage items and souvenirs. This is a must!!! Open on Saturdays and Sundays. Vendors accept cash only!
Komitas Museum-Institute
A beautiful museum about a momentous Armenian ethnomusicologist and composer, Komitas.
Sergei Paradjanov House Museum
10/10 we recommend this museum! Parajanov is an iconic Armenian filmmaker and artist. This house museum is extremely quirky and a really fun place to visit. Make sure you watch his film the Color of Pomegranates before visiting!
Matenadaran
The Matenadaran houses the world's largest collection of Armenian manuscripts. Definitely worth a visit.
History Museum of Armenia
Located in the center of the city at Republic Square there are several galleries ranging from art pieces to archeological artifacts.
Gumi Shuka (GUM Market)
Gumi shuka (pronounced "goomi shooka") is your one stop shop for all things lavash, fruit, spices, dried fruits, teas, herbs, meats and more. Don't sleep on this market and definitely bring cash with you.
Blue Mosque
This stunning blue-tiled mosque was built in the 18th century and is still an active place of worship today, primarily by Yerevan's Iranian community.
Megerian Carpet Museum
Definitely worth a quick taxi ride to check out this carpet warehouse and museum. The Megerian family has a really impressive collection of historical and antique carpets. It's best to book your visit beforehand online or by giving them a call.