Yerevan City Tour, "GUM" Market, Matenadaran, Victory Park, Tsitsernakaberd Memorial Complex, Republic Square

1. "GUM" Market

The GUM Market in Yerevan is a vibrant food market known for its wide array of dried fruits, nuts, spices, and local delicacies like sujukh, a candy-dipped nut treat.

2. Matenadaran

The Matenadaran is the first scientific-research institution in Armenia, established in 1921 based on the manuscript repository of Etchmiadzin. In 1939, the Matenadaran was moved from Etchmiadzin to Yerevan and housed in the Public Library building. The construction of the Matenadaran building in Yerevan began in 1945, based on the design of architect Mark Grigoryan, and was completed in 1957. By a decision of the Soviet Armenian government, in 1959, it was transformed into the Institute of Ancient Manuscripts, and in 1962, it was named after Mesrop Mashtots, the creator of the Armenian alphabet.

3. Victory Park

Victory Park, located in Yerevan, Armenia, is a public park dedicated to the Soviet victory in World War II, featuring the iconic "Mother Armenia" monument that symbolizes the nation's readiness to defend its people. The park includes a military museum, an artificial lake, various amusement rides, and offers panoramic views of the city, making it a popular destination for both locals and tourists.

4. Tsitsernakaberd Memorial Complex

"At the beginning of the 20th century, the Turkish government carried out one of the century’s greatest crimes against humanity—the Armenian Genocide. The Tsitsernakaberd Memorial Complex is dedicated to the 1.5 million Armenians who perished as a result of the genocide orchestrated by the Ottoman Empire. Since its inauguration in 1967, the memorial has become an integral part of Yerevan’s architectural landscape, serving as a pilgrimage site. The complex consists of three main structures: - The Memorial Wall (Hushapat), - The Sanctuary of Eternity, where an eternal flame burns, - The ""Reborn Armenia"" Memorial Column, a 44-meter-high pillar symbolizing the revival of the Armenian people. Twelve massive stone slabs encircle the eternal flame, representing the twelve provinces of historic Western Armenia that were lost due to the genocide. Surrounding the memorial is a 100-meter-long wall, engraved with the names of the cities and villages where the massacres took place."

5. Republic Square

Republic Square is the main square of Yerevan, designed by architect Alexander Tamanyan in the 1924 master plan of the city. It serves as a major urban and transportation hub, as well as a venue for various events and gatherings. The square features the singing fountains, two major museums—the History Museum of Armenia and the National Gallery, along with government buildings constructed between the 1920s and 1950s, the Central Post Office of Armenia, and the Marriott Hotel. The Republic Square complex is considered one of the finest examples of Soviet-era architecture, earning the State Prize of the Armenian SSR in 1971.