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Architecture of Yerevan

VickenTours Cascade, from Soviet to Contemporary

Cascade, from Soviet to Contemporary

Discover the magnificience of Cascade Monument Complex at the heart of Yerevan Cascade Monument Complex is a massive complex located at the heart of Yerevan full of restaurants, bars, and art. Initiated during the 20th century in Soviet time, the building was finally completed during 21st through the renovation of Cafesjian Foundation. The complex hosts a great collection of contemporary art inside and outside the building, and presents armenian ornaments all along the stairs with water and flower features. From Cascade, we can get beautiful view of the city as well as Mount Ararat. For this tour, we will first go up from inside through the elevator, and then walk down from the outside. We will go as well to the Monument on top of Cascade and explain its architecture and symbolism while enjoying a panoramic view of Yerevan. This walking tour will be focused on the Cascade Complex and the landmarks of Yerevan that can be seen from Cascade.

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VickenTours Soviet Architecture of Yerevan

Soviet Architecture of Yerevan

Feel the impact of Soviet on Yerevan Architecture Yerevan is the 12th capital of Armenia recorded since the beginning of history. The city was chosen to be the capital of the First Republic of Armenia in 1918 as a central location for the territory of the new Republic and given the ancient history of the city. However, Yerevan was not a major city at the time and a lot of buildings were therefore built during Soviet time with very unique architectural features. This tour will be an opportunity to look at Yerevan architecture through the lenses of Soviet mindset and style. This walking tour will be focused on the unique Soviet Armenian architectural buildings of Yerevan

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VickenTours Yerevan, creation of a capital

Yerevan, creation of a capital

Understand the creation of Yerevan as a new capital for Armenia Yerevan is the 12th capital of Armenia recorded since the beginning of history. The city was chosen to be the capital of the First Republic of Armenia in 1918 as a central location for the territory of the new Republic and given the ancient history of the city. However, Yerevan was not a major city at the time and a new capital with all its symbols needed to be designed and built. This walking tour will be focused on the main symbols of Yerevan as the capital city of Armenia.

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Churches of Yerevan

VickenTours Churches of Yerevan Kentron

Churches of Yerevan Kentron

Discover the rich and diverse Armenian churches of Yerevan Kentron. Armenia is the first country to have adopted Christianity as a state religion in 301 AD. As a result, Armenians became master in religious architecture, which became famous across all the ancient world. Yerevan Kentron is home to some of those incredible churches, from the smallest chapel to the largest Armenian church in the world. Come with us for this incredible walking tour where we will walk around and discover Yerevan Kentron together with a specific focus on its churches. We will explore 5 different churches, chapels, and cathedrals built from 13th to 21st century.

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VickenTours The oldest church of Yerevan

The oldest church of Yerevan

Visit the oldest church of Yerevan completed in the 6th century AD ! Armenia is the first country to have adopted Christianity as a state religion in 301 AD. As a result, Armenians became master in religious architecture, which became famous across all the ancient world. Located within Yerevan, in the district of Avan, lies a hidden gem of architectural ingenuosity and beauty, the Katoghike Tsiranavor Church of Avan. The walking tour will be completed with a brief visit of the Avan cemetery and a small middle-age chapel from the 13-14th century. We will explore 2 different churches built from 6th to 13th century.

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VickenTours The tuf basilicas of Kanaker

The tuf basilicas of Kanaker

Discover the tuf basilicas of Kanaker where Khachatur Abovian was born. Kanaker is one of the 12 districts of Yerevan at the north of the capital. Originally a separated village from Yerevan, it was gradually absorbed within the city and still keeps its village atmosphere with narrow streets and local population. Kanaker district is of very high historical and current strategic relevance, as it was the birthplace of Khachatur Abovyan, the father of modern Eastern Armenian literature with his novel Wounds of Armenia, and is currently the seat of Gazprom Headquarter in Armenia and a Russian military garrison. The area is also famous for its two 17th century basilica churches with truely unique features in Yerevan located near each other at the center of Kanaker. We will explore 2 different basilica churches built in the 17th century and the house-museum of Khachatur Abovyan

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Historical tours of Yerevan

VickenTours Heroes of the First Republic of Armenia

Heroes of the First Republic of Armenia

Immerse yourself in the First Republic of Armenia following its declaration of Independance. On 28 May 1918, after centuries of foreign invasion, oppression, systematic destruction, and mass killings culminating with the Genocide of Armenians by the Ottoman Empire, the Armenian people reclaimed and regained their independance on their autochtonous land of the Armenian Highlands. This date represents an extreme symbol for all Armenians as the date of rebirth of a nation, courage, strength and determination against the adversity. Without this declaration of Independance, there would probably be no Armenia today. The First Republic was short-lived but allowed to create the basis for a new political entity where Armenians could live in peace. This walking tour located in the city centre of Yerevan will focus on the history of the First Republic of Armenia through the lenses of its heroes.

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VickenTours Political institutions of Armenia

Political institutions of Armenia

Discover the main political institutions of Armenia located in Yerevan Armenia is a republic which became independant from USSR in 1991. The capital city of Yerevan therefore has many political institutions building mixing elements of both national armenian and soviet style architecture, which is unique in the world. Through this tour, you will discover more about Armenian architecture, Soviet Architecture, as well political history of the Republic of Armenia. This walking tour located in the city centre of Yerevan will focus on the political institutions of Yerevan and governmental buildings with their unique charachteristics.

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VickenTours Tribute to Armenian Fighters

Tribute to Armenian Fighters

Discover Victory Park in Yerevan and its Armenian fighters. Victory Park was created during Soviet Armenia to commemorate the victory of USSR during World War 2 and holds several landmarks of interests dedicated to Armenian fighters. While walking through this beautiful park full of serenity and peace, we will see the Tomb to Unknown Soldier, the Mother Armenia Statue, the Museum of Defense of Armenia, some Military Equipment as well as Statues and Khachkars dedicated to Armenian Soldiers among them one was for Monte Melkonian, a leader of the first Artsakh War that lead the liberation of Artsakh in early 1990s. This walking tour will be focused on Armenian Fighters through a walk of Victory Park and will give you beautiful view of the city and Mount Ararat.

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Ancient Armenia

VickenTours Gods and Kings of Armenia

Gods and Kings of Armenia

Explore the founding myth of the Armenian nation and the great kings of Armenia According to the story, the Armenian nation sarted when Hayk defeated the giant Bel in combat with an arrow. Hayk is considered as the legendary patriarch and founder of the Armenian nation, and a heir of Noah. Few centuries later, Armenia became a Kingdom, and one of the greatest king was Tigran the Great, who expended Armenia from Caspian sea, to Black Sea and Mediterranean Sea, representing the apex of Armenian border expansion. Both of their statues are located in Nor Nork district, where we will conduct our walking tour. This walking tour in Nor Nork district will be focused on the legend of Hayk and the Kings of Armenia.

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VickenTours Vishap dragon stones of Yerevan

Vishap dragon stones of Yerevan

Travel 5000 years back in time to feel the Vishap Stones of Yerevan The Armenian Highland is a geographical area home to the autochtonous Armenian people for 5000 years. The presence of Armenians and their ancestors on this land left numerous artefacts and monuments that still keep some mysteries to date. Among them are the Vishap Stones, large rock stones carved and designed, mostly with fish or animal pattern, and found near water sources all across the Armenian Highland. None of them were originally found in Yerevan as they were located in mountainous area. However, some were moved to the capital city of Yerevan and can be easily observed. During this tour, we will explain to you all the scientific knowledge available to date about Vishap and their significance for Armenia. This walking tour will be focused on the discovery of the Vishap Stones located in Yerevan

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VickenTours Yerevan Water Tour

Yerevan Water Tour

Energize yourself with the ancient waters of Armenia Water is a very important part of Armenian culture as Armenians have been surrounded by water in the Armenian Highland for ever. The importance of water for Armenians can be symbolized in the Vartavar day when people splash themselves with water as a remembrance of pagan times to celebrate fecondity. Therefore, Yerevan has a lot of water features and fountains worth of exploring in addition to being surrounded by the Hrazdan river and canyon with its source originating from the lake Sevan. Often missed by tourists and even locals, the Hrazdan river canyon is however a natural wonder of Yerevan that should not be overlooked. This walking tour will be focused on the main water areas of Yerevan and include a walk through Hrazdan river canyon as well as a water tasting.

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Famous Armenians

VickenTours Famous Armenians in Circular Park

Famous Armenians in Circular Park

Discover the global achievements of Armenians through a walk in Circular Park. Circular Park is considered as the "Green Belt" of Yerevan Kentron District with lot of green areas, recreational and leisure activities as well as monuments and statues dedicated to famous Armenians. Often missed by tourists, this tour will give you the chance to take a green bath within the city centre while learning more about Armenian culture and history through the achievements and success of famous Armenians This walking tour will be focused on Famous Armenians through a walk of Circular Park.

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VickenTours Pantheon of Armenian Artists

Pantheon of Armenian Artists

Discover the pantheon of Armenian artists and their unique graves. Armenia is a land of arts and artists shaped the cultural identity of the armenian nation for centuries. One of the most famous of them is Komitas, musicologist, considered as the father of Armenian music, who died in Paris in 20th century. The tour includes a visit of Komitas museum, followed by the discovery of other Armenian burials site and a walk through the Komitas park. This walking tour will be focused on Armenian artists buried in the Komitas Pantheon.

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VickenTours Women of Armenia

Women of Armenia

Discover the beauty and strength of Armenian women in Yerevan. The beauty and strength of Armenian women is legendary and the basis upon which the Armenian culture, family, values, and traditions pass by the generations. This tour is dedicated to celebrate Armenian women, mother, daughters and sisters from Armenia and Diaspora and to wish them success and a bright future. This walking tour will be focused on Armenian women in Yerevan.

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Local life in Yerevan

VickenTours Going down Abovyan street

Going down Abovyan street

Walking down the most famous street of Yerevan Abovyan street is the oldest official street of Yerevan, created in the 19th century, one of the longest and one of the most famous street. The street goes down from the North of the city centre all the way to the Republic Square and encompass a wide diversity of landmarks and architectural styles from 19th to 21st century. Through walking down the Abovyan street, we will learn more about the history of Yerevan and Armenia and the daily life of its inhabitants. This walking tour will be focused on the main landmarks of Abovyan street in Yerevan.

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VickenTours Komitas Avenue to Komitas Park

Komitas Avenue to Komitas Park

Explore Yerevan through Komitas Avenue to Komitas Park Komitas Avenue is the main avenue of the Arabkir district located North side from the city centre while Komitas Park is located near the Opera. Through this walk, we will explore different areas of Yerevan, different districts, atmosphere and landmarks. This walking tour will be focused on various landmarks of Yerevan from Arabkir and Kentron districts.

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VickenTours Landmarks of Arabkir District

Landmarks of Arabkir District

Discover the local life of Arabkir District in Yerevan Arabkir is one of the 12 districts of Yerevan, the capital of Armenia, and is located North of the city centre. It is the 8th-largest district of Yerevan in terms of area and has a population of around 115,000 inhabitants. The district was founded by survivors of the Genocide in 1915 originated from the village of Arabkir. The district is home to numerous interesting landmarks that we will go through during this tour where you will get a taste of the daily life of this district as well as learn more about Armenian culture, history and geography. This walking tour will be focused on the main landmarks of Arabkir district of Yerevan.

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VickenTours The biggest food market in Armenia

The biggest food market in Armenia

Taste Armenia at the largest food market of the country ! The GUM market is the largest food market of Armenia and of the capital Yerevan where we can find all types of fresh national food. This tour will introduce you to all the types of different food from Armenia. Be ready to see food you never saw before, exceptional colours, smells and tastes. This walking tour will be focused on the main national food of Armenia with possibility of tasting.

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VickenTours Yerevan by Metro

Yerevan by Metro

Discover Yerevan landmarks by Metro Opened in 1981, the Yerevan Metro was the eight metro system of the fromer Soviet Union. During the 1988 earthquake, the metro suffered very minimal damage and was able to operate the next day while the whole country suffered huge damages. It has currently 10 active stations with typical Soviet metro architectural style intertwined with national symbols and a length of 13.4km. In 2020, there were 20 million rides performed with the metro. This walking tour will be focused on the main Yerevan landmarks accessible through the Metro.

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VickenTours Yerevan University Campus

Yerevan University Campus

Tour the University Campus of Yerevan where all main universities are located. Armenia has a long tradition of education, science and knowledge transmission initiated in the monasteries across the Armenian Highland. In the 14th and 15th centuries, the monastery of Tatev hosted for example one of the most important Armenian medieval universities, the University of Tatev, which contributed to the advancement of science, religion and philosophy, reproduction of books and development of miniature painting. The University of Gladzor was also a famous armenian medieval university. The modern University system of Armenia was initiated during the First Republic of Armenia in 1919. Since then, Armenia is home to a large number of universities, mostly public, and located in Yerevan city centre. This tour will go through the main university buildings of Yerevan with their unique architecture. This walking tour will be focused on the main universities of Armenia in Yerevan

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