Residents of the post-Soviet space have heard a lot about the beautiful Yerevan. Many of them managed to visit this city before, others are only now going to discover its sights for themselves. The capital of Armenia is always hospitable and generous to every guest.
Armenian feast
It is possible that many travelers who are going to Yerevan pursue gastronomic goals. Where else can you try a real barbecue prepared according to one of the old local recipes, and have a tasting of real Armenian cognac, the quality of which cannot be compared with any of those drinks that are sold in the tourist's homeland.
Moreover, the Armenians are very attentive to the guests in the sense that they are ready to offer national dishes from both neighboring and distant exotic countries. This is especially important for those guests who accept unfamiliar foods and drinks with some caution.
And yet, while resting in Yerevan, it is impossible to refuse delicious national dishes, to choose from:
- khorovats - the local name for barbecue;
- khinkali - dumplings familiar to everyone;
- dolma - stuffed cabbage, only minced meat is wrapped in grape leaves.
There is also a wide selection of national alcoholic beverages, in the first place - the famous brandy, then there is the grape wine "Old Yerevan". The assortment offers various fruit vodkas, including those made from exotic mulberry berries.
Tours in Yerevan
You should not take a map with you, it is better to contact any local resident, he will gladly tell and show the most famous places of his beloved city.
Most likely, the excursion will start from the ruins of the Erebuni fortress - this is one of the most important historical sights of the Armenian capital. The fortress belongs to the ancient culture of Urartu, it is the best preserved of similar architectural monuments. A description of the fortress and its main buildings can be found in the Erebuni Museum, which is located at the foot of the hill. Its exposition presents many artifacts found during excavations in the vicinity of the monument.
Important sights are Yerevan cult buildings, among them the most famous are the Church of St. Hakob, the Church of St. Katoghike and the Blue Mosque. Among the architectural monuments in the capital, tourists still have the Government House, the Museum of History of Armenia, and the main post office.
Another amazing place is Abovyan Street, where buildings in the neo-Moorish style, as well as prominent representatives of such artistic trends as Art Nouveau and Art Nouveau, are adjacent.
