Travel to Yerevan - the ancient capital of Armenia

The cultural, economic and political center of Armenia is often characterized as a “City on Eternal Vacation.” The number of residents is a third of the country's population and has long since exceeded a million, and it seems that none of them are in a hurry. They just stroll along the boulevards and pop into their favorite coffee shops.

Yerevan is also a pink city: most of the buildings in the center are made of stone of this color.

Moscow and Yerevan are connected by direct flights. Flights of various airlines fly from Domodedovo and Vnukovo. The flight takes 4 hours.
In Yerevan, flights arrive at Zvartnots International Airport, located 12 km from the city. You can get to the center from here by bus or minibus in half an hour, or by taxi in 15 minutes.
Buses run regularly from many Russian cities to Yerevan. The distance from Moscow is approximately 3000 km, travel time is plus or minus 48 hours. The road passes through the territory of Georgia.
You can travel by private car. In this case, it is necessary to obtain temporary import of the vehicle and MTPL insurance.

In Yerevan you can find different accommodation options - from the most modest to luxury. The most expensive accommodation is in the center of the capital, in such chain hotels as Marriott, Best Western, Hyatt, Golden Tulip. There are also small hotels with courtyards and gardens.
For the more budget-conscious crowd, hostels are suitable. If you want to find local flavor in a hotel, you are better off looking for private accommodation on the outskirts.

Yerevan has almost all types of public transport - metro, trolleybuses, buses and minibuses. A not very large metro connected the northwestern and southern regions. It consists of one branch with 10 stations. The cheapest option for traveling around the city is a trolleybus. Such a trip could well pass for an excursion.
Yerevan residents themselves prefer buses and minibuses. There are many taxi companies in the city. Calculation is carried out according to the meter.
You can rent a bicycle in specialized stores.
It's nice to walk around Yerevan, but if you're planning a trip out of town, it's best to rent a car in
Homycars Armenia. It is more convenient to book a car in advance via the Internet, but you can directly come to the rental office.

The Armenian capital has its own reservoir or Lake Yerevan, but most residents prefer to go to Sevan, a high-mountain lake 60 km from the city. Sevan beaches are made of small pebbles, but there are also sandy ones. The resort infrastructure is not very well developed - the beaches have only the most necessary things.
The best time for swimming is from July to the end of August.

In Yerevan, you should definitely try the “Khorovats” kebab, with a side dish of fresh herbs and vegetables, “Kufta” - meat soufflé, “Spas” kefir soup and, of course, “Tzhvzhik” - a dish made from liver and other offal.
The famous Armenian wine “Old Yerevan” will go perfectly with your meal. You can also order fruit vodka made from mulberry, cherry, pear, peach, apricot, etc. Well, what would a dinner in Yerevan be without the star of the table - local cognac?!
For a light snack, thin flatbread “lahmejun” baked in the oven is suitable. It is covered with meat puree, sauce and finely chopped herbs. And you can quench your thirst with a thick fermented milk drink called matsun.

The best way to start exploring the city is by visiting the Erebuni Fortress, the main historical site of Yerevan. This building is 2800 years old. She is a symbol of Armenian statehood.
Beautiful singing fountains are located on Republic Square in front of the History Museum. In the dark they also change color, so guests are guaranteed a magnificent spectacle.
The 54-meter “Mother Armenia” monument is another grandiose structure located in Victory Park. This statue is visible from everywhere.
Geghard Monastery, which offers magnificent views of Ararat, is literally carved into the rock near Yerevan. It was founded back in the 4th century. There is a legend that “for good luck” you need to hit a pebble into a niche on its wall.
The Yerevan Matenadaran manuscript repository houses the world's largest collection of ancient writing.
Near the Moscow cinema there is a monument to the beloved Armenian actor Frunzik Mkrtchan, with whom tourists love to take pictures.
Yerevan has the first Museum of Contemporary Art. It was opened during the USSR in 1972
You can get a fairly complete understanding of the history of the city at the Museum of the History of Armenia. In its exhibitions you will see what Yerevan was like many centuries ago. Three-dimensional panoramas created from ancient drawings and maps will help with this. Artifacts of the past are also located here.
The Armenian Genocide Museum, which tells visitors about the sad pages of Armenian history, is located in the Tsitsernakaberd memorial complex.
The most unique feature of Yerevan is the gorge within the city. It is called Radzyansky, after the name of the river flowing through it. This is not only a very beautiful place, but also the center of the city's nightlife, famous for its restaurants and cafes. The Yerevan Brandy Factory was built above the gorge. Excursions are held on its territory, during which you can learn the history of the creation of the famous local drink - Armenian cognac "Ararat".

Little guests of the city will definitely enjoy the Yerevan Zoo. More than 3,000 animals are kept here, the territory is divided into a recreation area and enclosures.
Fans of water activities are recommended to visit the open-air water park Water World.
The Children's Railway of the Natural Park in the Hrazdan River Gorge is very popular among children. A steam locomotive and two carriages pass through the tunnel, travel 2 kilometers and stop at two stations.
Lovers of attractions will find everything their heart desires in Victory Park and Lunapark. The Playcity gaming center welcomes lovers of active recreation, and the basics of real piracy can be taught to children at the Yerevan Mall shopping center on Captain Kid's Treasure Island.

In winter, Yerevan is moderately cold and has little snow. Spring begins in March, coinciding with the calendar date. The weather in spring is very changeable and quickly gives way to summer heat. The rainiest month here is May. In summer it is very hot - 40 degrees Celsius on average. It is very difficult to be on the streets. Summer stretches for more than 4 months. This season is dry and hot. Autumn is usually warm and sunny. The best time to travel to the capital of Armenia is from April to November.