The capital of Armenia resembles a resort city, a very unhurried rhythm among local residents. It seems that the number of residents has exceeded a million people, and there is no bustle, hustle and bustle either in the center or on the outskirts. Walking around Yerevan, or rather, in the historical center, is a journey into the world of pink: most of the old buildings are faced with stone of this shade.
Walks in ancient Yerevan
There are hundreds, if not thousands of tourist routes in this city, all together they tell the amazing story of Yerevan, containing the history of every building and every person. Almost every route includes a visit to the ruins of the Erebuni fortress.
It is believed that among all the monuments associated with the culture of Urartu, this fortress gives the clearest idea of the ancient civilization. The territory of the museum complex covers about 100 hectares, only part of the buildings is open to visitors. The following important objects can be carefully considered:
- the palace complex of the citadel;
- parts of religious buildings and outbuildings;
- a basalt stone, or rather, a copy of it with cuneiform writing, the text of which informs about the foundation of Erebuni.
You can get acquainted with the archaeological finds related to the culture of Urartu and found in the vicinity in the Erebuni Museum. Its expositions feature interesting artifacts that reveal the secrets of the life of the ancient inhabitants of the citadel.
Yerevan travel
One of the tourist routes in Yerevan passes through the famous churches and cathedrals of the city, which are named after local saints. The ancient churches of St. Hakob and St. Zoravor are interesting to see. There are also ancient beautiful religious buildings of Muslims in the city, one of the most famous monuments is the Blue Mosque.
For fans of different styles of architecture in the city there are many objects for acquaintance and research. You can, in general, travel back in time and trace how one era replaced another in Yerevan, and how this was reflected in urban architecture.
You can enjoy Yerevan from a height by taking a walk along the Cascade, this is the name given to the architectural and landscape complex, consisting of elegant staircases, fountains and beautiful flower beds. Another, the same green place, but filled with silence and romance, is the Lovers' Park, where not only couples in love like to walk, but also those who have not yet met their soul mate.
