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Armenia Yerevan travel guide
29 things to do in Yerevan, where to stay, airport transfers. Pick places on the map and get a day-by-day walking route from your hotel with steps, kilometres and minutes.
Top things to do in Yerevan
- Matenadaran — repository of ancient manuscripts and documents in Armenia (visit ≈ 120 min)
- Blue Mosque — mosque in Yerevan, Armenia (visit ≈ 30 min)
- Erebuni Fortress — Fortress (visit ≈ 60 min)
- Republic Square — square in Yerevan (visit ≈ 15 min)
- Mother Armenia — cultural heritage monument of Armenia (visit ≈ 15 min)
- National Gallery of Armenia — art museum in Yerevan, Armenia (visit ≈ 120 min)
- Yerevan Opera Theater — opera house in Yerevan, Armenia (visit ≈ 20 min)
- Saint Gregory the Illuminator Cathedral — largest Armenian church in the world, in Yerevan, Armenia built in 2001 (visit ≈ 35 min)
- Yerevan Zoo — a zoo in Yerevan (visit ≈ 150 min)
- Yerevan TV Tower — high lattice tower, Nork Hill, Yerevan, Armenia. (visit ≈ 40 min)
- Sergei Parajanov Museum — cultural heritage monument of Armenia (visit ≈ 120 min)
- Erivan Fortress — 16th century fortress, Yerevan, Armenia (visit ≈ 60 min)
- Yerevan History Museum — museum in Yerevan (visit ≈ 120 min)
- English Park — park in Yerevan (visit ≈ 45 min)
- Saint Sarkis Cathedral — cultural heritage monument of Armenia (visit ≈ 35 min)
- Yerevan Botanical Garden — botanical garden (visit ≈ 45 min)
- Lovers' Park — park in Yerevan, Armenia (visit ≈ 45 min)
- Erebuni Museum — Archaeological and Historical Museum-Reserve (visit ≈ 120 min)
- Abbas Mirza Mosque, Yerevan — destroyed mosque in Yerevan, Armenia (visit ≈ 30 min)
- Victory Park — park in Yerevan (visit ≈ 45 min)
- Aram Khachaturian Museum — biographical museum in Yerevan, Armenia (visit ≈ 120 min)
- Circular Park — park in Yerevan, Armenia (visit ≈ 45 min)
- Aznavour Center — museum about Charles Aznavour in Yerevan, Armenia (visit ≈ 120 min)
- Katoghike Church, Yerevan — Armenian Church of the Holy Mother of God (Katoghike) in Yerevan, Armenia (visit ≈ 30 min)
- Zal Khan Mosque — destroyed mosque in Armenia (visit ≈ 30 min)
- The statue of David of Sasun — cultural heritage monument of Armenia (visit ≈ 15 min)
- Ajapnyak Public Park — park in Yerevan (visit ≈ 45 min)
- Tumanyan Park — park in Yerevan (visit ≈ 45 min)
- St. Paul and Peter Church — church building in Yerevan, Armenia (visit ≈ 30 min)
2-day Yerevan walking itinerary
Starting point: Republic Square. The top 8 places at a normal pace (up to ~10 km of walking a day), in this order. Change places or your hotel on the map and the route is recalculated; distances are estimates with a street allowance.
- Day 1 (≈ 7.2 km · 9,760 steps · 1 h 36 min on the way): Republic Square → Blue Mosque → Saint Gregory the Illuminator Cathedral → Yerevan TV Tower
- Day 2 (≈ 5.9 km · 7,930 steps · 1 h 18 min on the way): Mother Armenia → Matenadaran → Yerevan Opera Theater → National Gallery of Armenia
Where to stay in Yerevan
- Republic Square: The city centre; museums and restaurants within walking distance.
- Northern Avenue / Opera: Pedestrian avenue and the Opera area; plenty of cafés.
- Cascade: Famous stairway and art centre; lively in the evenings.
Getting from the airport to Yerevan
- Zvartnots (EVN): Taxi or bus ≈ 25 min
Getting around
The centre is walkable; the metro has one line and taxis are cheap via apps.
Classic places to eat
- Sherep: Modern Armenian dishes from an open kitchen.
- Dolmama: Long-standing restaurant; many kinds of dolma.
- The Club: Armenian-French cooking and a basement tea room.
- Tavern Yerevan: Traditional dishes and live folk music.
- In Vino: Small wine bar for tasting Armenian wines.
Romantic views
- Cascade (Sunset): The top of the steps looks over the city toward Mount Ararat.
- Republic Square Singing Fountains (Evening): Evening shows set lit fountains to music.
- Mother Armenia Park (Sunset): From the hill around the statue you watch the city lights.
- Lovers' Park (Evening): A small park with a pond and stone paths that lives up to its name.
- Northern Avenue (Evening): The pedestrian avenue makes an easy lamp-lit evening walk.
Football stadiums in Yerevan
- Football Academy Stadium (Yerevan): Home of FC Pyunik, FC Ararat-Armenia
- Republican Stadium: Home of FC Ararat Yerevan, Ulisses FC
- Alashkert Stadium: Home of Alashkert FC
- Urartu Stadium: Home of FC Urartu
Day trips
- Geghard — 26 km from the centre
- Etchmiadzin Cathedral — 19 km from the centre
- Khor Virap — 34 km from the centre
- Garni Temple — 20 km from the centre
Good to know before visiting Yerevan
- Fine: Smoking indoors is banned.
- Fine: Photographing military sites, borders and government buildings is prohibited.
- Fine: The drink-driving limit is low.
- Fine: Drug offences carry very severe penalties.
- Warning: Check advice for areas near the Azerbaijani border; land borders with Türkiye and Azerbaijan have long been closed.
- Women may cover their hair in churches; cover shoulders and knees.
- Emergency: 112 (police 102, ambulance 103, fire 101)
- Plugs: C/F, 230V
- Tap water: Tap water and Yerevan's pulpulak fountains are drinkable.
- Tipping: A 10% service charge is often included.
Sources: UK FCDO — Foreign travel advice: Armenia, Wikivoyage — Armenia, T.C. Dışişleri Bakanlığı — Türk vatandaşlarının tabi olduğu vize uygulamaları · For information only; rules change, check official sources before you go. Last checked: 2026-10
Yerevan travel FAQ
- How many days do you need in Yerevan?
- The top 8 places in the centre take about 2 days at a normal pace on a walking route from your hotel. Allow 4 days for the top 20 places within walking distance. Add extra days for day trips (Geghard and Etchmiadzin Cathedral).
- What are the top things to do in Yerevan?
- Highlights: Matenadaran, Blue Mosque, Erebuni Fortress, Republic Square and Mother Armenia. The map has 29 things to do in total.
- Where to stay in Yerevan?
- Republic Square: The city centre; museums and restaurants within walking distance. Other options: Northern Avenue / Opera and Cascade.
- How do you get from the airport to Yerevan city centre?
- Zvartnots (EVN): Taxi or bus ≈ 25 min
- How do you get around Yerevan?
- The centre is walkable; the metro has one line and taxis are cheap via apps.
- What is the emergency number in Yerevan?
- Emergency: 112 (police 102, ambulance 103, fire 101).
- Do you tip in Yerevan?
- A 10% service charge is often included.
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