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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Yerevan

8 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Yerevan, Armenia

Updated June 13, 2023

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The Matenadaran and statue of Mesrop Mashtots.

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The Matenadaran

This medieval manuscript collection has some of the most obscure and ancient texts in the world.
Katoghike Church today, with the new St. Anna Church behind it.

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Katoghike Church

This little medieval church hidden in the center of Yerevan was lost and rediscovered—twice.
Room in the Museum, possibly a reconstruction of his Tblisi flat.

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Sergei Parajanov Museum

Despite producing just a handful of movies, a brave and lyrical filmmaker has an entire museum dedicated to him.
The photography library

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Mirzoyan Library

One man’s collection of photography books has transformed into a charming exhibition space.

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Spider Statue

Destruction from Armenia's 1988 earthquake inspired an artist's sculptures of scrap metal.
Lusik Aguletsi House-Museum

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Lusik Aguletsi House-Museum

A museum dedicated to traditional Armenian clothing and their designer.
William Saroyan's Grave.

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William Saroyan's Grave

Half of the Pulitzer Prize-winning author's ashes were buried in Armenia.

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Cafesjian Center for the Arts

Huge stairway leads to this massive gallery.
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