Feel the antiquity and take a trip to the Institute of Ancient Manuscripts after Mesrop Mashtots, commonly referred to as “Matenadaran”, which is one of the most ancient manuscript repositories in the world. The “Matenadaran” collection was inscribed on UNESCO’s Memory of the World Register in 1997 in recognition of its world significance.

Drive to Tsitsernakaberd Memorial Complex in Yerevan which is dedicated to the memory of the 1.5 million Armenians who perished in the first genocide of the 20th century, at the hands of the Osmania government. The complex occupies 4500 square meters of territory and consists of three main buildings: the Memorial Wall, the Sanctuary of Eternity (Memorial Hall & Eternal Flame) and the Memorial Column “Reborn Armenia.”

Go to Erebuni Museum and get acquainted with the history of the city which is older than the eternal city Rome. Erebuni Fortress also known as Arin Berd is a fortified city from the ancient kingdom of Urartu, located in what is present-day Yerevan, Armenia. It was one of several fortresses built along the northern Urartu border and was one of the most important political, economic and cultural centers of the vast kingdom. The name Yerevan itself is derived from Erebuni. The museum has an informative exhibition, featuring a collection of objects from the Urartian period found around Yerevan. The remains and view the hill commands over the city are quite impressive.