The Axel Bakunts House-Museum is located in the heart of Goris and stands as one of Armenia's most cherished cultural landmarks. Established in 1968 to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the birth of the renowned Armenian writer prose writer and public figure Axel Bakunts (Alexander Tevosyan) the museum is situated in the very house where he was born and spent his early years. The building itself is an exquisite example of late 19th-century Goris architecture featuring stu

Lori Fortress (10th century) is one of the most significant and well-preserved monuments of Armenian medieval military architecture located in the Lori region near the town of Stepanavan. It was founded by King David Anhoghin (late 10th century) and became the capital of the Tashir-Dzoraget (Lori) Kingdom. The fortress is situated at the confluence of the Dzoraget and Miskhana rivers on the edge of deep canyons making it a naturally impregnable stronghold. 1. Architectural

Erebuni (782 BC) is the undeniable evidence of Armenian statehood and the foundation of Yerevan. Located on Arin Berd hill in the Erebuni district this strategic structure was not only a defensive stronghold but also the primary northern administrative and economic center of the Kingdom of Urartu. 1. Historical Origins: The Manifesto of Argishti I The basalt slab confirming the foundation of the fortress contains the message of King Argishti I son of Menua. In science this i

Located on Saryan Street in the center of Yerevan the house-museum of the great painter Martiros Saryan was founded in 1967 during the artist's lifetime. The complex consists of the residential house where the master lived and the studio where he created his works. The museum's collection includes hundreds of Saryan's works ranging from early drawings to canvases from the last years of his life. Here you can see famous landscapes portraits and still lifes that reflect the b

Located at one of the highest points of Yerevan in the Kanaker-Zeytun district Victory Park (Haghtanak Park) is dedicated to the victory in World War II . The most impressive part of the park is the colossal Mother Armenia monument which symbolizes the strength resilience and maternal love of the Armenian people. The statue's height including the pedestal is 54 meters. Inside the pedestal there is the " Mother Armenia " Military Museum of the Ministry of Defense of the RA. F

The memorial complex rising on the Tsitsernakaberd hill is dedicated to the memory of the victims of the 1915 Armenian Genocide. Built in 1967 it has become the embodiment of the Armenian people's unity and unbreakable will. The memorial consists of three main elements: 12 inclined basalt slabs protecting the eternal flame representing the lost provinces a 44-meter pointed spire symbolizing the rebirth of the nation and a memorial wall. Every year on April 24 hundreds of thou

In 2008 during archaeological excavations in the Areni-1 (Bird's) cave in the Vayots Dzor region a shoe was discovered that changed perceptions of primitive man's lifestyle and clothing. The find dates back to 3500-3600 BC (the Eneolithic period). 1. Construction and Material Material:  The shoe is made from a single piece of cowhide. It is cut to wrap around the foot and is secured with leather laces passing through more than forty eyelets. Stuffing:  The inside of the shoe

Republic Square is the primary architectural ensemble of Yerevan and the definitive symbol of the city, envisioned by the legendary architect Alexander Tamanyan . Construction began in 1924 and was fully realized by 1958. The square features a unique oval shape, with its central part adorned by an exquisite pattern resembling a traditional stone carpet. It is surrounded by five majestic buildings crafted from pink and white tuff, forming a unified and harmonious composition.

The Cascade complex is the hallmark of Yerevan, seamlessly blending monumental architecture, contemporary sculpture, and urban culture

Standing prominently at the end of Mashtots Avenue the Matenadaran is one of the world's largest repositories of ancient manuscripts. This institution is not only a museum but also a prestigious research center housing thousands of handwritten books on history philosophy medicine and art. The statue of Mesrop Mashtots the creator of the Armenian alphabet welcomes visitors at the entrance alongside other great Armenian thinkers. Matenadaran is a powerful symbol of the Armenian