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1.4 Vernissage

You can then take a walk to the Vernissage, a flea market popular with tourists. The market is situated behind the Republic Square metro station of Yerevan. Vernissage is a large open-air market in Yerevan where one can look around and choose from a wide variety of souvenirs. The market lies between Aram and Byouzand Streets at a length of 500 meters, connecting Khanjyan and Nalbandyan Streets. The flea market mainly features a collection of various types of traditional Armenian art works.

For lunch, you may select one of the nearby cafés, such as the

conveniently-located Tomas Smoky

Ribs American Cuisine Restaurant-Pub.

Downtown Yerevan

Tour 1 :

Armenian Carpets

The tradition of carpet making in Armenia has very ancient cultural roots and dates back to pre-Christian times. For centuries, Armenian rugs have

been popular for their masterful combination of colors, quality of texture, and flexibility of design. The colorful ornaments and sacred symbols reflect Armenian religious notions, as well as historical and cultural traditions. Armenian carpets have a large variety of types and sub-varieties, and were Read More

Vernissage:

Flea Market

A visit to Vernissage should be planned during the weekend. It is an outdoor art gallery-fair located in the park covering the area from Hanrapetoutyan Street to Khanjyan Street. Here one can buy art works, paintings, sculptures, instruments, carpets, souvenirs, jewelry and other handmade works.

Armenian Arts & Crafts (video)

1.1 Republic Square

1.2 History Museum/

National Gallery ParkCascade

1.3 Aznavour Square ParkMatenadaraCascade

1.4 Vernissage

1.5 Sasountsi Davit Square

1.6 Erebuni Museum