For shopping jogging in the capital of Armenia, there are fashionable boutiques, shopping centers, souvenir shops (advice for shopaholic tourists: so that a huge assortment of goods does not confuse, it is important to decide in advance what exactly you want to buy). In addition, travelers should pay attention to the flea markets in Yerevan.
Market "Vernissage"
Previously, there was a real flea market here, but today, by the decision of the city authorities (this was done in order to clear the space from those selling outright rubbish), it is allowed to sell exclusively antiques and works of art in the form of icons, carpets, paintings written in pencil at Vernissage. watercolors or oils, semi-precious stones, national costumes, copper jaws, daggers, Armenian duduks, coffee grinders of the century before last, old coins, rare books, vintage jewelry, various stamps and figurines. This market will appeal to collectors and creative people looking for something antique and exclusive. Since the authorities control the trading process, there is no need to worry about the quality of the antiques bought here.
Flea market near the Vazgen Sargsyan stadium
This flea market (the shopping area is equipped with trash cans and toilets) sells small household items, gramophones, second-hand clothes and shoes, musical and construction tools, painted plates, clay handicrafts and other hand-made products.
Shopping in Yerevan
Do not rush to leave the capital of Armenia - first you need to remember to buy a couple of bottles of Armenian brandy (look for it in enoteca or supermarkets of the city), spices, tea, ceramic dishes, postcards with symbols of famous sights of Armenia, products manufactured at the plant of natural oils "Vaki Pharm".
Those who are interested in gold products are advised to look at the Gold Souk (24 Khorenatsi Street; open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.) - there they will be able to purchase bracelets, rings, chains and other jewelry made of Armenian gold (compared to European gold, it has a characteristic yellowness and is considered cleaner) at reasonable prices (bargaining is appropriate).
For the most popular Armenian souvenir - a carpet, it makes sense to go to the Mergerian factory. If you are looking for unique pieces, you should head to the “Tufenkian Carpets” store (Tumanyan Street). Such purchases oblige customers to keep receipts from the store and labels on carpets in order to confirm upon departure that the purchased carpets have no historical value (if the product is antiques, it is important to obtain a certificate, presenting which, you will not have any problems when exporting the carpet from the country).
