Gyumri

Located in the heart of the Shirak region, Gyumri is the second largest city in Armenia.

This is the city where the first Armenian Opera and Ballet Theater opened in 1923. It is home to the house-museums of the renowned sculptor Sergey Merkurov, poets Avetik Isahakyan and Hovhannes Shiraz, as well as the actor Mher Mkrtchyan. Gyumri is also the city that suffered greatly during the devastating earthquake of 1988.

The acquaintance with Gyumri starts at the spacious Freedom Square. Take a seat on a bench near the statue of Commander Vardan Mamikonyan, who saved Armenians from being forced into Zoroastrianism, and observe the locals — they love taking photos at the feet of their national hero. This is a great spot to slowly enjoy a cone of delicious ice cream — just like in childhood. And if you arrive in the evening, you’ll see the city hall transform into a fairytale-like palace as dusk sets in.

On both sides of Gyumri's main square stand two remarkable churches. The stately black tuff building is the Church of the Holy Mother of God, in Armenian Surb Astvatsatsin, also known as the Church of the Seven Wounds. Unlike most Armenian churches, which usually have few icons, this one features a rich iconostasis. On the opposite side of the square is the Amenaprkich Church (All-Savior), distinguished by its black walls with orange accents.

Cost of a Private Tour (up to 4 people): 44,000 AMD per vehicle

Cost of a Group Tour (6 or more people): 12,000 AMD per person

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