About this experience
Wine is a noble beverage that gives us philosophical discoveries, while architecture is one of the highest manifestations of human thought. This narrative will be our starting point. You will stroll through Yerevan, get acquainted with the fates of the people who created it, enjoy the finest wine, and create your own palette of impressions. Discover why Tamanian is covered with a blanket and see the first Ford.
What to expect
Architectural tour: Soviet manipulation and the first Ford
You will examine the opera theater - the last and unfinished work of Alexander Tamanian. Appreciate the Matenadaran - a structure that combined medieval and modern architecture. Decrypt the secrets of Cascade - a complex with a hidden message and rarities from the collection of businessman Gerard Cafesjian. And find out:
- Why did they cover the architect Tamanian with a blanket
- Why the huge triptych does not depict the writer's hands
- What the first Ford and a model of a World War II military ship are doing in the center of Yerevan
- Which corner of Yerevan is the most vibrant and where the best pubs in the capital are hidden
- Why Cascade is a scam of the Soviet period
Wine tasting
You will try four types of Armenian wine from modern masters - visit two interesting bars and enjoy drinks in the fresh air in cozy courtyards. We will tell you why Emperor Nicholas I visited Yerevan, why during the Persian rule Christians didn't go out in the rain, and how all this is related to winemaking.
Organizational details
- What's included: guide assistance, wine tastings, soft drinks for children
- I will conduct the tour or another guide from our team
