After the Global Flood, the progenitor Noah, seeing the earth, exclaimed: “Erevats!” (which means - the earth appeared). And they called this promised land Yerevan. This is what the tradition says.
The walls of the Erebuni Fortress were erected in 782 BC on the top of the hill Arin - Berd, which gave its name to Yerevan, the same age as Carthage and Rome. The cuneiform of King Argishti about the foundation of Erebuni “for the might of the country and intimidation of the enemy countries” has been preserved.
Yerevan, the capital of the Republic of Armenia, is located in the northeastern part of the Ararat valley at an altitude of 800-1300 meters above sea level. The plateau on which the city is located is bordered by mountains on three sides.
In 1918, Yerevan was proclaimed the capital of the Republic of Armenia. And in 1924 the great architect Alexander Tamanyan developed the General Plan of the city. By the way, Yerevan was the first city in the USSR for which a General Plan was developed.
Yerevan is called “the pink city” because Tamanyan chose pink tuff as the main building material. Yerevan is perhaps the only city in the world where facades are never painted. Nature itself, according to its taste, painted the stones in the desired colour.
While walking around Yerevan, pay attention to the carved ornamentation of the buildings. Tamanyan used elements of traditional church architecture, which gives the city a special charm. Yerevan is beautiful at any time of the day, but it is especially beautiful at sunset, when the city lights up like a rosebud under the last rays of the sun, and the windows of houses sparkle and wink at passers-by.
Yerevan is a city of fountains and drinking fountains. On hot summer days, numerous fountains with cool delicious water are salvation for Yerevan residents and numerous tourists. Each such fountain is a kind of oasis on a hot day.
What to see?
In the evening, take a stroll down to Republic Square to watch the unique singing fountain show. Do not be surprised at the large number of people, not only guests of Yerevan, but also the residents of Yerevan. After a hot day, Yerevan residents love to stroll around the city on cool evenings, stroll slowly along the old and new streets of the city, sit in numerous open cafes with a cup of coffee or a glass of wine, discussing the latest news.
To admire Yerevan from a height, you need to climb more than 500 steps of the Grand Cascade. The Cascade is one of the unique corners of Yerevan in the very heart of the capital. The cascade is an open-air museum, at the beginning of which there is a monument to Alexander Tamanyan. On the stairs of the Cascade you can get to the recreation park “Haghtanak” (“Victory”) with attractions. Here are the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier with the Eternal Flame and the “Mayr-Hayastan” (“Mother Armenia”) monument.
For lovers of museums and art galleries: visit the History Museum of Armenia on Republic Square, where you can get acquainted with the history of this land from the Neolithic era to the present day.
Historical and Archaeological Museum "Erebuni", which contains objects characterizing the life of the inhabitants of the kingdom of Urartu, the National Art Gallery with a wonderful collection of works of art. The collection of the gallery includes wonderful collections of works by Armenian artists. Two rooms are dedicated to the masterpieces of the great marine painter Hovhannes Aivazovsky.
Be sure to visit Matenadaran. Matenadaran (repository of ancient parchments) is not only a repository, but also a museum and a research institute. Near is a monument to Mashtots, the creator of the Armenian alphabet. The funds of Matenadaran contain more than 17,000 manuscripts and fragments dating back to the 5th century.
Start your acquaintance with the temples and churches of Yerevan with the Cathedral of St. George the Illuminator, erected in honor of the 1700th anniversary of the adoption of Christianity in Armenia. There are a lot of old churches and temples in Yerevan: Surb Sargis, Surb Hovhannes, Surb Zoravor.
One of the main attractions of Yerevan is located on Freedom Square - the National Academic Opera and Ballet Theater named after Alexander Spendiaryan. Next to the opera building is Swan Lake, which repeats Lake Sevan in outline.
Northern Avenue is the most glamorous part of the city with its modern high-rise buildings and luxury boutiques, beautiful restaurants and cafes.
After walking through the modern part of Yerevan, visit the Kond quarter, the old part of the city. Kond attracts with its unique flavor: narrow alleys, old houses, small houses with vineyards and garden trees, Kond residents drinking coffee under the shade of trees in their yards. Don't be surprised if you are invited for coffee!
And of course, how can it be without cognac. There are two brandy factories in Yerevan: "Ararat" and "Noy". Both factories organize excursions with cognac tasting. Visit both factories and decide which cognac you like. The traditions of the production of this legendary drink have been carefully preserved since 1887, when the industrial production of Armenian brandy was launched. Brandy is rightfully considered one of the national symbols of Armenia.
And you can buy souvenirs at Vernissage, a flea market in the center of Yerevan, where you can buy everything - things from the USSR, silver and clay products of local craftsmen, for lovers of unusual jewelry, leather, wood and semi-precious stones.&nbsp;
And at the end of the day, get to know the night Yerevan. There are many clubs where jazz, rock, pop and national music are played. Everyone can choose a club according to their preferences. Plunge into the adventures of night Yerevan!
By the way, Yerevan is recognized as one of the safest cities in the world.
A unique and beautiful, sunny and hospitable city awaits its guests!

Yerevan

After the Global Flood, the progenitor Noah, seeing the earth, exclaimed: “Erevats!” (which means - the earth appeared). And they called this promised land Yerevan. This is what the tradition says.
The walls of the Erebuni Fortress were erected in 782 BC on the top of the hill Arin - Berd, which gave its name to Yerevan, the same age as Carthage and Rome. The cuneiform of King Argishti about the foundation of Erebuni “for the might of the country and intimidation of the enemy countries” has been preserved.
Yerevan, the capital of the Republic of Armenia, is located in the northeastern part of the Ararat valley at an altitude of 800-1300 meters above sea level. The plateau on which the city is located is bordered by mountains on three sides.
In 1918, Yerevan was proclaimed the capital of the Republic of Armenia. And in 1924 the great architect Alexander Tamanyan developed the General Plan of the city. By the way, Yerevan was the first city in the USSR for which a General Plan was developed.

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