The Cascade Complex is both a monument and a meeting place. Climb the wide steps past sculptures and modern art installations, and you’ll be rewarded with panoramic views of the city and Mount Ararat beyond. At the base lies the Cafesjian Center for the Arts, where contemporary pieces contrast with ancient Armenian aesthetics. It’s one of many places in Yerevan where the old and the new coexist beautifully.

Yerevan is a city of memory, and nowhere is that more deeply felt than at the Armenian Genocide Memorial and Museum. Standing silently on a hill above the city, this space honors the victims of 1915 and offers powerful insight into the nation’s past. It’s emotional but essential—and a reminder of how strength, culture, and faith have shaped modern Armenia.

But Yerevan isn’t all reflection. It’s also full of life. The city’s outdoor café culture is legendary. From early spring through late autumn, the sidewalks bloom with tables and chatter. Try a glass of apricot brandy or a flight of Armenian wine while listening to live jazz drifting from a nearby square. Saryan Street, known as Yerevan’s “wine street,” is the perfect place to spend a warm evening sampling bold reds and fruity whites from local vineyards.

The food scene in Yerevan is unforgettable. Whether you’re tasting khorovats (Armenian barbecue), tolma wrapped in grape leaves, or soft lavash fresh from a clay oven, every meal tells a story. Visit the GUM Market to sample local cheeses, dried fruits, herbs, and preserves, or sit down in a family-run restaurant where tradition is served on every plate. Vegetarian travelers will find plenty of fresh, herb-filled options too.

Yerevan’s creative side is everywhere. Street art decorates alleys and underpasses. Art galleries, handmade craft markets, and boutique fashion shops are thriving. The Vernissage Market, especially on weekends, is a treasure trove of Armenian carpets, carvings, antiques, and handmade jewelry. And at night, the city hums—bars, live music, festivals, and even late-night bookstores give it a cultural life that pulses long after the sun sets.

Getting around is simple. The metro is clean and efficient, taxis are cheap and app-based, and most of the central city is walkable. Accommodations range from boutique hotels in repurposed Soviet buildings to stylish modern apartments and welcoming guesthouses with rooftop views.

Yerevan also makes the perfect base for day trips. In less than an hour, you can reach the pagan Temple of Garni, the UNESCO-listed Geghard Monastery, Etchmiadzin Cathedral, or the ruins of Zvartnots. Each site adds a chapter to Armenia’s story—and with Viewpoint Horizons, we make sure those chapters come alive with meaning, local knowledge, and ease of travel.

Yerevan doesn’t try to impress you with perfection. It invites you to feel its layers—to taste its resilience, hear its stories, walk its quiet backstreets, and meet people whose pride in their identity is as strong as their openness to guests. It’s a city where history is present but never heavy, where modern culture grows confidently, and where the everyday feels rich with meaning. With Viewpoint Horizons, your time in Yerevan becomes more than sightseeing—it becomes a relationship. One you’ll want to return to again and again.