Ancient culture, striking architecture and a dazzling nightlife- Yerevan is a city which will leave you awestruck and craving more. With an imposing Erebuni castle looming on the Arin Berd Hill, art and history museum galore, Yerevan is a contrasting city where you can experience Armenian culture at its finest as it’s always ready to bring you the ultimate tourist experience. While getting around the city, it’s best to walk, use public transport or Metro in central Yerevan. Car and bicycle hire are available from several companies or even outdoors.
To get deeply into the habits and traditions of the city, the following 5 must-see attractions should be included in your trip schedule.
Yerevan ZipLine
Would you like some amount of adrenaline? The longest ZipLine in the region, built in Arabkir public park, Yerevan, is waiting for you. There are two directions-one from the administrative district of Arabkir to the administrative district of Ajapnyak (about 870 m) and the other from Ajapnyak to Arabkir (650 m). The height of zipline is 87 meters, part of which passes under the Davidashen Bridge.
Cascade Complex
The building housing the Cafesjian Center for the Arts is well known as “The Cascade Complex’’. Conceived by the architect Alexander Tamanyan (1878–1936), it aimed to connect the northern and central parts of the city. Later, Yerevan’s Chief Architect Jim Torosyan incorporated new ideas that included a monumental exterior stairway, a long indoor shaft containing a series of escalators, and an intricate network of halls, courtyards and outdoor gardens embellished with numerous works of sculpture bearing references to Armenia’s rich history and cultural heritage.
Opera and Ballet National Academic Theatre
The Armenian National Academic Theatre of Opera and Ballet is located in the heart of Yerevan. It is not only a cultural hub, but also an architectural masterpiece designed by the Armenian architect Alexander Tamanyan. In 1937 the project was awarded the Grand Prize at the international exhibition in Paris.
Zoravor Saint Astvatsatsin Church
The oldest surviving church in Yerevan. It was previously known as Surp Astvatsatsin. However, the name Zoravor (meaning Powerful) was added because the church was home to the 13th century bible of Zoravor. The church is located in the Shahar District of Old Yerevan where the tomb and the Chapel of Ananias the Apostle were previously located.
The Mesrop Mashtots Institute of Ancient Manuscripts
A repository of ancient manuscripts, research institute and museum holds one of the world’s richest depositories of medieval manuscripts and books which span a broad range of subjects, including theology, philosophy, history, medicine, literature, art history, and cosmography in Armenian and many other languages.
