Alexander Tamanyan Statue
Bronze statue of the architect who designed Yerevan's master plan, positioned at the base of the Cascade. Free to visit and a popular photo spot.
Fortress in Yerevan
Erebuni Fortress
Urartian fortress from 782 BC marking the founding site of Yerevan, with an adjacent museum displaying cuneiform tablets and ancient artifacts. Small entry fee for the museum.
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Before you go
- Address
- Khachik Dashtenc street, 0094 Yerevan
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More in Yerevan
Other places worth the walk, and what each one costs.
Areni Wine Factory
Wine tasting stop in one of the world's oldest winemaking regions, reachable on a budget day trip from Yerevan. Tastings are cheap and the surrounding canyon scenery is free.
Art Kvartal
A creative arts district packed with galleries, studios, and street art, free to wander. It captures a side of Yerevan that most visitors miss entirely.
Cafesjian Center for the Arts
Modern art museum housed inside the Cascade Complex, with rotating exhibitions and a strong sculpture collection. Indoor galleries have an entry fee, but the outdoor sculpture garden is free.
Cascade Complex
Massive limestone stairway climbing a hillside in central Yerevan, lined with modern sculpture gardens and offering panoramic views toward Mount Ararat. Free to walk up the exterior steps at any time.
Charles Aznavour Square
Small plaza named after the French-Armenian singer, located near the Opera Theatre. Free to visit, with a lively cafe scene.
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