Group size
1-10
Transport
On foot
Language
English
Age
0+
Duration
2 hours 30 minutes
About this experience
Want to see Yerevan from different angles? Let's take a stroll in the light of the night lights around the city's attractions. We will talk about its ancient history, rich culture, and modern life. We will look at monuments to celebrities and remember their most important achievements. We will see the city from above and examine in the evening shadows what is hidden from sight during the day.
What to expect
- We will meet at Republic Square, where we will talk in detail about the Erebuni Fortress, around which modern Yerevan grew. We will discuss the significance of national ornaments and symbols that adorn the buildings in the square.
- Near the monument to William Saroyan, we will talk about the Armenian who became a classic of world and English literature, known as the English Chekhov.
- At the Yerevan "Vernissage", we will discuss khachkars - stone crosses, their sacred significance, and unique place in Armenian architectural heritage.
- We will examine the monument to the monk Sayat-Nova, who is one of the most beloved performers of his own songs in Armenian history, and at the monument to Komitas, a great monk and composer, we will talk about the person who first transcribed Armenian music into a system of notes.
- We will admire the famous singing fountains, enter an old courtyard, and discuss the lifestyle of Yerevan residents in the 19th century.
- On Northern Avenue, we will listen to street musicians and discuss the details of creating a new district.
- We will visit Freedom Square and remember the significant events in Armenia's recent history that unfolded here.
- By the monuments of Hovhannes Tumanyan and Alexander Spendiaryan, we will talk about Armenian music and literature. In Saryan Park, we will discuss the work of Armenian artists.
- To conclude the walk, we will climb to the top of the Cascade, where we will have a breathtaking panorama of night Yerevan and the sacred Mount Ararat.
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