You are here: Home > Travel Information > Destination Guides Text size A A A See what people from around the world are saying about cities we fly to and from Paris_Yerevan: @CmmntEconomiser :) http://t.co/eLfxy36m 21 minutes ago pashxiy: Wallmonkeys Peel and Stick Wall Decals - Memorial Yerevan - 48"W x 32"H Removable Graphic: WallMonkeys wall grap... http://t.co/TcRHMYKU 27 minutes ago onewmphoto: Back to Yerevan in an hour. Then likely off to Istanbul around 31st May for a @HrantDinkVakfi @fotografakademi Armenia-Turkey project event. 32 minutes ago World / Europe / Armenia / Yerevan | Overview | Fast Facts | Arrive | See | Eat | Sleep | Connect | Business Dominated in turn by Persian, Ottoman and Russian occupations, Armenia and its capital have a rich and diverse cultural heritage. Yerevan is the gateway to a countryside dominated by the monasteries of the world's oldest continuously active Christian church. Address: Post Code: Tel No: Currency Dram (AMD) Address: Post Code: Tel No: Visa Requirements Visas are required for all visitors and are available on-line and from Armenian embassies and consulates. Address: Post Code: Tel No: Language Armenian Address: Post Code: Tel No: Timezone GMT + 4 Address: Post Code: Tel No: Weather Continental climate with short, cold winters and hot summers. Address: Post Code: Tel No: Dialling Code 00 374 Address: Post Code: Tel No: Electricity 220V with European two-pin plugs as standard Address: Post Code: Tel No: Health and Safety EU health coverage does not apply so it is essential to take out adequate travel and medical insurance Address: Post Code: Tel No: Flights to Yerevan arrive at Zvartnots Armenia International Airport (EVN), situated nine miles from the city centre. There is no bus service into town. Taxis are readily available and cost around 8 dram (£25). Address: Post Code: Tel No: Armenian Genocide Memorial Armenian Genocide Memorial: This imposing 140 ft-high memorial, with adjacent museum towers above the Hrazdan Gorge, giving sweeping views across the city to the mountains. It commemorates the estimated 1.6 million victims of the 1915 genocide and loss to Turkey of 12 Armenian regions - a tragedy that led to the Armenian diaspora. Address: Tsitsernakaberd Park Post Code: Tel No:00 374 10 39 09 81/ 39 1412 National History Museum of Armenia National History Museum of Armenia: Encapsulating the history of a small but remarkable nation that has left its mark worldwide, this museum is set in an imposing old palace on the vast square at the heart of the very modern city centre. The upper storeys contain the equally richly endowed National Gallery , which exhibits works by Armenian, Russian, and European artists. Address: Republic Square Post Code: Tel No:00 374 10 58 27 61/ 52 14 57 Aram Khachaturian Museum Aram Khachaturian Museum: If the name ends in ian, it's Armenian! The nation's most illustrious composer is remembered within this distinctive brick-arched building where the great man once lived and worked. Address: 3 Zarubyan St, off Baghramian St Post Code: Tel No:00 37410 58 9418 Quick Lunch - Mer Gyugh Rub shoulders with the locals and sample Armenian speciality dishes at Mer Gyugh (Our Village). The vibe is cheery and waiters wear traditional costumes. Address: Sayat-Nova 7 Post Code: Tel No:00 374 10 54 87 00 Top Table - Bellagio Bellagio offers Armenian food with an Italian twist, served by friendly staff who will happily explain all the dishes. This charming oasis is ideal for a romantic dinner. Address: Amirian St Post Code: Tel No:00 374 10 56 38 38 Cheap Eat - Marco Polo Yerevan stands on the old Silk Route, which explains the eclectic nature of its culinary offerings. For tasty but affordable feasts, head to Marco Polo, a bustling venue with a large and popular outdoor terrace. Address: 1-3 Abovian St Post Code: Tel No:00 374 10 54 5352 On Business - The Armenia Marriott hotel Marriott is a trusted international business hotel chain and The Armenia Marriott hotel is the first to open in Armenia. Its Yerevan property couldn't have a better location, right on Republic Square. Some of the 226 rooms and suites have stunning views of Mount Ararat. Book now Address: 1 Amiryan Street Post Code:10 Tel No: Lap Of Luxury - The Olimpia Hotel The Olimpia Hotel is the nearest thing to a luxury hotel in Yerevan, but to its credit, its setting, overlooking the natural splendour of the Razdan Valley, with sweeping views of Ararat and the Kievyan Bridge, is simply superb. The outdoor café offers romantic live music for those special summer evenings. Book now Address: 56 Barbus Street Post Code:375028 Tel No: Cheap Sleep - Hotel Eruburi A big hotel with affordable room rates, Hotel Eruburi has satellite TVs and an ideal central location. Book now Address: 26/1 Nalbandyan Post Code: Tel No: Coffee And Chat - JAZZVE Enjoy hot gossip over cappuccino at JAZZVE (8 Moskovyan St, 00 374 10 561508). From this pioneer branch, JAZZVE has grown into a coffee chain to challenge Starbucks. Address: 8 Moskovyan St Post Code: Tel No:00 374 10 561508 Formal Presentation - Best Western Congress Hotel The appropriately named Best Western Congress Hotel (Italy Street, 00 374 10 580095) is a large, Ottoman palace-styled hotel featuring five meeting rooms with AV facilities, including overhead projectors with ceramic screens. Address: Italy Street Post Code: Tel No:00 374 10 580095 Evening Drinks - Pilsner Bar & Café For great beer in convivial surrounds, head to Pilsner Bar & Café (Mashtots 52, 00 374 10 56 00 04), one of the most popular watering holes in the city centre. Address: Mashtots 52 Post Code: Tel No:00 374 10 56 00 04 General Etiquette The vast majority of Armenians speak Armenian and are, at least nominally, Christians of the Armenian Apostolic Church. Shaking hands with both sexes is normal, though men should wait for women to extend theirs first. Handshakes may be gentler, but also more lingering, than you are used to. Armenians of the same same gender may also sit or stand very close to you. Go along with this rather than backing away. Wait for your host to introduce you rather than introducing yourself. He is likely to use your surname and appropriate title. You should call him by the first of his three names, preceded by Baron (Mr). Women are Deegeen (Mrs) or Oryort (Miss). Armenians are very hospitable. If invited to a private home you should always try and accept, though be sure the invitation is genuine and not just a polite gesture. A date, time, and possibly a car to pick you up are signs of a serious invitation. Once at table, be wary of offering opinions on local political problems. Listen by all means, or stick to history, cuisine, sport and weather. Religion and personal matters are also best left alone. ` Address: Post Code: Tel No: Business etiquette Business dress is conservative. Wear a dark suit and tie or equivalent. There is no special etiquette around business cards, though you should treat your counterpart's with respect. Having one side translated into Armenian will go down well and make you stand out. You should aim to be punctual, but don't be offended if your host is late. This is a culture where people are more important than time. Meetings, likewise, may be interrupted by phone calls and other visitors. As in the rest of this region, the establishing of a personal relationship is central to doing business in Armenia. Expect enthusiastic bargaining during negotiation, and be prepared to grant concessions, but always conditional on an advantage for you. ‘Keeping face' is also important here, so avoid being too direct. Be aware that for this reason saying ‘no' to your face can sometimes be difficult for Armenians. ` Address: Post Code: Tel No: Unusual business-related customs Large meals with plenty of toasts are as common as in the rest of the region. You may also be invited on a day trip to visit historical sights. Try and make time to accept as refusals may cause offence. ` Address: Post Code: Tel No: General business information The working week follows the Western pattern, Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm. Credit cards are accepted at top hotels and restaurants, though bringing a good supply of clean dollar notes is wise. Be aware of the political situation: Armenia's borders with Turkey and Azerbaijan are both closed. There are national holidays on 1 and 2 January (New Year), 6 January (Armenian Orthodox Christmas), 8 March (Women's Day), 24 April (Genocide Memorial Day), 9 May (Victory and Peace Day), 28 May (First Republic Day), 5 July (Constitution Day), 21 September (Independence Day), 7 December (Earthquake Memorial Day), 31 December (New Year's Eve) Country telephone code: + 374. When dialling out, dial 8, then wait for the tone. ` Address: Post Code: Tel No: Print City guides Yerevan Flights Book flights to Yerevan now Lowest fares Departure airport -please select- Aberdeen (Dyce) Belfast City Dublin East Midlands Edinburgh Glasgow Leeds Bradford London Heathrow Manchester Norwich
