Yerevan's Ancient Heritage, Brandy, Market, and Carpets
Witness the famous Erebuni military-strategic center, built on Arin Berd hill in the south-east of the city of Yerevan. It is the first and largest Urartian military-strategic center, which occupied the territory of Aza in the Ararat Valley.
Visit "ARARAT," which has preserved the traditions of legendary brandy manufacturing since 1887, when a merchant named Nerses Tairyan built the first wine and brandy factory in Yerevan. Enjoy a tour and tasting inside the factory.
Explore the bustling local market, where local farmers, bakers, and food preparers sell everything from fruits and vegetables to dried fruit sausages, spices, and meats. Shop at reasonable prices that are clearly marked.
Visit the Megerian carpet factory and see how fast the women work, alongside an array of gorgeous rugs and carpets.