Yerevan Travel Guide, Armenia

Yerevan, Travel Guide – General Presentation

Yerevan, also spelled Erevan, Iravan, Erivan or Ayrivan, is the capital of Armenia. This largest city in the country is located on the Hrazdan River and has been playing the role of capital since 1918, with the beginning of the First Republic. Its position in the Ararat plain has given a great advantage to this amazing town, contributing to its turning into the most important city of the young republic at the time. Since then, Yerevan has seriously assumed this responsibility and has managed to satisfy all the requirements imposed on it.

Yerevan, Travel Guide – Points of Attraction

In Armenia the number of tourists has increased significantly and Yerevan has been in top as one of the major tourist destination.

In summertime, the Waterworld, a water park situated in Yerevan, is the place where the largest number of visitors likes to spend their time. Due to its modern pools and toboggans, alluring bars and restaurants, a lot of people come here from October to May to have fun. So as not to spoil their time, the municipality has decided to build an indoor section called Aquatek, in which the Jacuzzis, fitness rooms, restaurants and hotel make a perfect stay for those who want to relax and enjoy their holiday.

For those who are more into culture, Yerevan Travel Guide has also a large number of offers. The capital possesses two operating cinema halls, which host the international film festival Golden Apricot every year. This unique city can also brag with its Opera Theatre of Yerevan, Aram Khatchaturian concert hall and the Alexander Spendiarian ballet. As Armenians are people that like and know how to have fun, almost every year many open air concerts are being held annually.

Yerevan, Travel Guide – Transportation

If you travel by air, you will land at Zvartnots International Airport, located at 12 km away from downtown. Another option would be Erebuni Airport, which is situated on the southern part of the city, but this airport is mainly used for military or private flights.

Once arrived there, you should know that Yerevan has 46 bus lines and 24 trolleybus lines, which will help you turn your journey into a relaxing and comfortable one. Just like any other modern European capital, Yerevan has also a subway system that is the fastest among other public transportations choices.

As you can notice from the Yerevan Travel Guide, this amazing capital can fulfill all your requirements. However, after you have seen and tried everything, you just have to check out Van Travel Guide or Tehran Travel Guide and continue discovering the world.

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