Yerevan is the capital of Armenia. Most historians believe that the year of foundation of Yerevan is the year of the foundation of the settlement of Erebuni, that is, 782 BC. Erebuni was located on the southern territory of the modern capital of Armenia. Yerevan is located in the Republic of Armenia, in its central part. In the upper part it is surrounded by picturesque mountains, and to the South it is located on the banks of the beautiful Hrazdan River, which flows through the canyon and divides it into two parts. The climate in Yerevan is mountainous continental. Summers are dry and hot, while winters are snowy and cold.
Population of Yerevan
Armenians make up the majority of the population of the capital. Ethnic minorities also live in Yerevan - Kurds, Russians, Iranians and Azerbaijanis.
How to get to know the city?
It is better to start getting to know the city from the hill where the ruins of the Erebuni fortress are located. This hill is located in the southeastern part of the capital, between the districts of Vardanesh and Nor Aresh. During excavations, archaeologists discovered that on this hill there are about one hundred hectares of ancient buildings that were covered with a thick layer of soil. Almost in the center rises a hill with the buildings of the citadel.
The capital of Armenia and the Soviet governmentIn 1924, the Soviet government decided to reconstruct Yerevan. It was carried out according to the project of Tamanyan, who created a special national style using elements of the church architecture. During the reconstruction, the capital of Armenia has changed its appearance. Almost all previously constructed buildings were dismantled. New streets were created, electricity, sewerage and running water were installed, and the surrounding hills were planted with trees. Now the central Republic Square has become the architectural center of Yerevan. It houses the Government House, the Armenia Marriott Hotel, the Historical Museum, the building of the Ministries of the Republic and the Post Office.
Other major architectural projects include the Opera and Ballet Theatre, a cognac factory, numerous monuments and monuments, the most significant of which are the monument to the victims of the genocide and Victory Park.
Last years In recent years, the ancient capital of Armenia has undergone many changes. The city has acquired a young and fresh look, the construction of the Northern Avenue, which connects the Republic Square and the Opera and Ballet Theater, has been completed, many supermarkets and hotels, cafes and restaurants have been built and renovated. Cinema "Moskva" has been renovated and now residents of Yerevancan again enjoy the masterpieces of world cinema. Now the capital of Armenia has many music and karaoke clubs.
New Yerevan has also built many playgrounds for children and entertainment facilities. The largest of them is the amusement park, as well as the Jrashkhar water complex. On the territory of Avan, which was previously deserted, Play City was built. There is a bowling alley, a go-kart track, an off-road buggy, a children's maze, a paintball range and much more. Now the capital of Armenia offers not only cultural, but also entertaining holidays.
