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Avetik Isahakyan House Museum

Region

Shirak

Distance from Yerevan

120.8 km

Type

Museum

Isahakyan was born in Alexandropol in 1875. He received his education at the Kevorkian seminary in Echmiadzin, and later at the University of Leipzig, where he studied philosophy and anthropology. Avetik Isahakyan’s most famous works are “Yerqer u Verqer” (Songs and Wounds), “Abu Lala Mahari” etc. The poet’s works have been translated in many languages and his poems have been used as lyrics for new songs. His house museum is located in 91 Varpetats street. The house was built by the poet’s father in 1829. The house – museum was reconstructed in October 2002 and was reopened with funds of the Armenian Government and Gyumri municipality. The house – museum is furnished just the way Isahakyan lived there.

Interesting

facts about Avetik Isahakyan House Museum

Facts

It has become a tradition in recent years, to hold a symbolic ceremony in Av. Isahakyan's house-museum: for first-graders of the school named after Av. Isahakyan consecration is held, and high school students receive certificates of maturity.

The second house-museum of Avetik Isahakyan is located in the capital of Armenia - Yerevan. It is located in the mansion where the poet spent the last ten years of his life.

Weather in Shirak

The high season in Armenia lasts for a long time due to the pleasant climate conditions. Warm days in Armenia start in March and last until late autumn; winter is usually snowless and not long. The high precipitation season is variable. The tourist season for Avetik Isahakyan house-museum depends on the weather conditions.