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The Genocide Memorial
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    • MalenaN
  • By MalenaN on October 26, 2005
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    by MalenaN
    In Tsitsernakaberd Park a memorial over the genocide has been built. Forming a circle there are 12 big basalt blocks leaning inwards. They are said to represent the 12 provinces Armenia has lost. In the middle there is usually an eternal flame burning, but not when I was there. And the obelisk was under reparation (as many things are in Yerevan for the moment). In the park trees has been planted by different, more or less, famous persons in memorial of the dead.
    Don't miss the museum. Most signs are written in Armenian and Russian, some in English. It's not necessary with long explanations as the photos speak for themselves.
    There is no entrance fee, but you will be asked to make a donation as you leave.
    It is not easy to walk to the memorial if you are new in town. Not all small roads are on the map and it is easy to get lost. I ended up on Baghramian Avenue and took bus 40 from there.
    There's a nice view over Mount Ararat from the Memorial.

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    Erebuni Fortress
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  • By Narunj on February 20, 2007
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    • Ruins of Erebuni Fortress - Yerevan
    Ruins of Erebuni Fortress
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    The Erebuni Fortress was founded in 782 B.C. by King Argishti I of the Kingdom of Urartu (9-6 centuries). Erebuni is considered to be the basis of the current capital of Armenia - Yerevan. Located in the suburbs of Yerevan, the striking archaeological remains are an excellent reminder that the capital of Armenia has been continuously inhabited by its denizens for three thousand years.

    In honour of founding the city, a cuneiform inscription on a bronze pedestal was made testifying that the city was built by Argishti I the King of Urartu, as an important military stronghold of the country. This small sculpture is an interesting specimen of Urartu art.

    On the occasion of the 2750th anniversary of Yerevan, a nuseum of Erebuni was established in the nowaday's Erebuni district in Yerevan, with more than 12,000 exhibits of the Urartian Kingdom.
    Entrance fee: 1000 drams (less than 3 $)

  • Directions: Yerevan, Erebuni district
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    National Art Gallery
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    • MalenaN
  • Updated By MalenaN on August 19, 2006
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    • Republic Square, Yerevan - Yerevan
    Republic Square, Yerevan
    by MalenaN
    National Art Gallery is situated on the floors above the State Museum of Armenian History. It is a huge museum, covering five floors, plus a temporary exhibition downstairs from the reception. There are many works by Armenian and Russian painters, but also a lot of works made by European artists such as Jan Van Dyck, Rubens, Rousseau, Coubert and more. Many of those paintings came to the country during World War II, when Armenia was part of the USSR.

    Don't do the same mistake as I did and try to see both the National Art Gallery and the State Museum of Armenian History in the same day, one after the other. It will just be too much to take in.

    Entrance fee is 800 drams (June 2006).
    The museum is closed on Mondays.
    You are not allowed o take photos.

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  • Phone: 58 08 12
  • Directions: Northern side of Republic Square
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    Matenadaran-Institute of Ancient Manuscripts
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  • Updated By Narunj on November 17, 2008
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    The Matenadaran after St. Mesrop Mashtotz is a scientific research institute of old manuscripts at the Government of the Republic of Armenia. It is located in the Armenian capital Yerevan. The Matenadaran is the largest center of study and safekeeping of Armenian manuscripts in the world. Originals and hand-written copies of more than 17,000 manuscripts and around 300,000 divan and archive documents not only in Armenian, but also Greek, Latin, Arabic, Persian, Syrian, Jewish, Hindu, Japanese, etc. are kept in the Matenadaran.

  • Address: 53 Mashtots Ave., Yerevan
  • Phone: (+374 10) 562578, 583292, 560642
  • Website: http://www.matenadaran.am/en/
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    Genocide Memorial
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  • By Narunj on February 20, 2007
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    • Genocide Memorial in Yerevan - Yerevan
    Genocide Memorial in Yerevan
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    The biggest crime against humanity in the beginning of the 20th century (1915) and the most tragic page of the Armenian history was the genocide - murder of about 1.5 million Armenians living in the Ottoman Empire.

    In commemoration of the victims of the Armenian Genocide, a memorial was established in Yerevan. Thousands of Armenians and foreigners visit the memorial yearly, laying flowers by the eternal flame, remembering the innocent victims of the Genocide...

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    State Museum of Armenian History
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  • By MalenaN on June 22, 2006
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    • Republic Square, Yervan - Yerevan
    Republic Square, Yervan
    by MalenaN
    The State Museum of Armenian History is a very nice museum by the Republic Square. Here you can admire beautiful carpets and Urartian pottery and other items from different eras of Armenian history. Unfortunatly there are no labels in English, but on the labels it is written in Roman numbers from which period the item comes. The only English text I found on the first floor was by the model of Zvartnots Chatedral, but on the second floor there are texts describing differnt eras.
    Entrance fee is 800 drams (June 2006).
    The museum is closed on Mondays.
    You are not allowed to take photos inside.

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  • Phone: 52 14 57
  • Directions: Northern side of Republic Square
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    Matenadaran - The Museum of Ancient Manuscripts
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  • By R-men on September 2, 2003
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    • This is a unique museum where ancient (mostly in Armenian) manuscripts and books are displayed. You can see the biggest Armenian book and the smallest Armenian book, the oldest Bible and the first printed book in Armenian. There are manuscripts on other languages, too (european languages, arabic, persian, etc)
    A very intersting place.
    It's webpage is in Armenian, English and French.

    Will add the photo soon.

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  • Address: End of Mashtots Avenue
  • Directions: Downtown, Close to Yerevan State University's dormitory, Nairi Cinema, famous Aragast cafe, 5 minutes' walk from the Opera House
  • Website: www.matenadaran.am
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    The Opera House
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  • By MalenaN on May 26, 2007
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    • The Opera House in Yerevan - Yerevan
    The Opera House in Yerevan
    by MalenaN
    The Opera House is a big., grey and round building in the corner of Sayat-Nova and Mesrop Mashtots. The square in front of the opera is a meeting place and it is full of people strolling around in summer evenings. It is in the area of a park full of outdoor cafes and restaurants.
    At the opera itself you can visit the concert hall or the theatre for opera and ballets.

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    A wonder-tree
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  • By R-men on May 31, 2003
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    • There is a wonder-tree in the territory of Tsitsernakaberd Memorial (see my previous Must-see Activity" comment). An apricot tree grows right on the trunk of a poplar!!! This kind of coexistence is against the laws of the nature, however it's a fact. The poplar grows all by itself, and the apricot tree feels good, too. It even gives fruits!

    Visit Tsitsernakaberd in June to see that wonder-tree, taste it's apricots and enjoy the shade of the poplar! :-)

    Unfortunately I don't have the photo of it, but today it was on TV.

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  • Address: near Genocide Museum
  • Directions: in Tsitsernakaberd Genocide Memorial site
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    Matenadaran Manuscript Museum
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  • Updated By Groverdean on August 5, 2004
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    • Mashtots, Father of Armenian script at entrance - Yerevan
    Mashtots, Father of Armenian
    script at entrance
    by Groverdean
    This is one of the most fascinating museums in the world. So it is a real shock that it is to be found in Armenia and a credit to the Armenians. Many important scripts from history are housed here. Check out the website below which tells you everything about this amazing place.

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  • Address: 53 Mashtots Street
  • Phone: 58-32-92
  • Directions: Right at the end in the hill
  • Website: http://www.matenadaran.am/
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