The Erebuni Fortress which was constructed by the Urartu king Argishti I in 782 B.C. is situated on the Arin-berd Hills. You can reach it by car from Vokzalnaya Square along Bakvi and Erebuni streets, or by bus No. 15 or trolley bus Nos. 2 and 4 and train Nos. 7 and 8.

Inside the fortress, you will find hordes of ancient jewellery, weapons and ammunition that were used during the wars. The fortress also has many paintings that give a good idea about the lifestyle of the people in those times.

Your sightseeing experience in Yerevan will be incomplete without a visit to the Republic Square. The square is one of the main tourist attractions in Yerevan. Work on the square, which was the flagship of Armenian architecture in the 1920s, began in 1926. At this time, Alexander Tamanyan started his extensive reconstruction and extension of the city, and the result was the 14,000 m2. In the Republic Square are many buildings including the impressive government building, several museums and administrative buildings. A popular draw for tourists is the Singing Fountain.

The Republic Square is probably the finest example of a square from the Soviet era and is only rivalled by Bishkek in Kyrgyzstan.

Cascade is the massive set of white steps that descend from Haghtanak Park (Victory Park) towards downtown Yerevan. In 2010, the construction of the Cafesjian Museum of Contemporary Art at the top of Cascade is expected to be completed.

Another popular tourist attraction of the city, Katoghike, is built in the Armenian style, and is the oldest church in Yerevan. The church nestles in a courtyard on the west side of Abovian Street, just above Sayat Nova Boulevard. This old cathedral church, rebuilt in 1693-94, was a large but undistinguished basilica until it was marked out for destruction in 1936. But thanks to archaeologists who were allowed by Stalin's architects to oversee the dismantling, and record the inscriptions and architectural fragments, it was found that the central apse was an almost intact small Astvatsatsin church with inscriptions dated from the 13th century. The cathedral was destined to survive, and has been active since Armenia's independence.

In this famous outdoor market open on Saturdays and Sundays from 5 am to 5 pm you will find handmade jewellery, antique silverware, and books.

The tiny village of Oshagan is in Ashtarak which is very close to Yerevan. It is the home of the 4th century priest, St. Mesrop Mashtots, who created the Armenian alphabet. Tourists flock to this village mainly to visit the tomb of St. Mesrop Mashtots. Nearby stands a small museum. There is a church here which was reconstructed in the 19th century, but dates back to the 5th century.

The Russian Circus is probably the most well-known internationally, and although Yeravan is no longer a part of Russia, the circus here is still known as Russian. Don't miss this show!

This building complex towers above the centre of the city. Built in the memory of the victims of the Armenian Genocide, the austere looking museum houses a huge collection of paintings and sculptures that depict the ancient lifestyle of the city.

You will be deeply moved by the Museum's testimony to the destruction of the Armenian communities of Eastern Anatolia in 1915. There are thousands of documents and photographs of the 1915 Armenian Genocide here. Every year on the 24th of April, millions of Armenians pay homage to their wronged brothers and sisters with the flowers they place by the Monument of Genocide.

The famous Tsitsernakaberd which means "Fortress of Swallows" lies on the premises of the museum and is worth a visit.

Tourists of all ages visit this popular park in Yeravan. They come to see the famous statue of Mother Armenia which stands atop a hill overlooking the heart of the city. In the park there is also a store that displays the military equipment employed by the Russians during the wars. Near the park is a beautiful artificial lake, and the park itself offers a panoramic view of the city centre.

Echmiadzin is 20 kilometres away from Yerevan and used to be the capital of Armenia as well as its religious centre. Today it is still the religious heart of the country. Don't miss out on a visit to the 4th century cathedral here which houses a piece of wood that is said to have come from Noah's Ark.

The town of Garni nestles in the valley of the river Azat, between Geghard and Erivan. Here you will find an interesting pagan temple which dates from the 1st century. The temple was restored after being partly destroyed by an earthquake. Near it is a Roman bath house with beautiful mosaic flooring. The bath house is set in beautiful surroundings: beside a cliff that leads to a river valley which was once a heated bath. The scenic town of Garni is about an hour's drive from the centre of Yerevan. Along the way, you will see vendors selling all sorts of things such as the delicious home- made candy--"rogig".

Alexander Spendiaryan, the Opera and Ballet Theatre, is situated at the junction of Lenin Avenue and Tumanyan Street. Designed by A. Tamanyan, a famous architect, the theatre is one of the city's most beautiful contemporary buildings. The opera hall can seat 1260, and the concert hall, 1400. Both halls are built like amphitheatres, which make for superb acoustics.

The National Gallery, which opened in 1921, is part of the museum complex in the Republic Square. More than 20,000 works of art are on display in this gallery. These include paintings, drawings, sculptures and religious Armenian works of art. You'll also see Russian, European and Japanese art collections here.

The institute for ancient manuscripts houses most of the ancient Armenian manuscripts, fragments of the 5th and 6th centuries, as well as medieval manuscripts. The over 17,000 documents showcase the history, arts, literature and natural sciences of not only the Armenian people, but also of the entire Orient and Occident. One of the institute's prized possessions is an early medieval manuscript -- the only copy of the geometry textbook written by Ibn Batuta (Avicenna).

This museum is one of the city's most well-known as it houses the idiosyncratic plastic art works of the highly acclaimed Soviet filmmaker, Sergei Parajanov (1924-1990). It also displays many of his personal belongings. The museum itself is built using Parajanov‘s artistic and display principles.

The ancient Armenian monastery of Geghard is partly carved from the mountain it perches upon. It lies in the mountainous region of Kotayk, 40 kilometres southeast of the city of Erevan. Although the monastery was built before the 4th century, its main cathedral was built in 1215. You'll find this monastery at the end of a road, and up a path where vendors sell souvenirs and snacks. The sweets, sujukh, lavash, and gata are worth tasting. The entrance to the monastery's compound is surrounded by high walls on three sides, and the mountain on the fourth. Inside, you will find that the churches are interconnected.