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Discover the pink city of Yerevan! Test your knowledge on Armenia's vibrant capital, from its ancient Urartian roots to its modern cultural landmarks.
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The Cascade is a giant stairway built from white travertine stone. It houses the Cafesjian Center for the Arts, displaying glass sculptures by famous artists like Dale Chihuly. Construction began in the Soviet era but was revitalized in the 2000s by a diaspora benefactor.
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King Argishti I of Urartu ordered the construction of Erebuni Fortress, which gave Yerevan its modern name. Today, the ruins sit on a hill in the southeast of the city, where archaeologists found a cuneiform inscription recording its exact founding date, making Yerevan older than Rome.
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Charles Aznavour Square is located in central Yerevan, right in front of the Moscow Cinema. The beloved crooner personally attended the square's dedication. Yerevan also boasts an active museum and cultural center dedicated to his life, overlooking the Cascade.
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Alexander Tamanian designed the master plan of Yerevan, transforming a dusty provincial town into a modern metropolis. He incorporated wide avenues, green spaces, and a circular layout. His statue stands prominently at the base of the Cascade complex.
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The Hrazdan River flows from Lake Sevan through Yerevan and eventually joins the Aras River. The scenic Hrazdan Gorge inside Yerevan features historic bridges, recreation areas, and the children's railway, serving as a cool green escape from the summer heat.
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The Yerevan Brandy Company produces the world-famous Ararat brandy, which was famously favored by Winston Churchill. The factory sits on a hill overlooking the Hrazdan Gorge, right opposite its historical rival, the Noy factory, which occupies the site of the old Yerevan Fortress.
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Republic Square is the architectural heart of Yerevan, surrounded by five major buildings made of pink and white tufa stone. During summer evenings, thousands of locals and tourists gather here to watch the spectacular synchronized water, light, and music show.
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The Matenadaran, formally the Mesrop Mashtots Institute of Ancient Manuscripts, houses over 20,000 ancient documents. Its collection includes texts in Armenian, Greek, Arabic, and Syriac. A statue of Mesrop Mashtots, the creator of the Armenian alphabet, guards its entrance.
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The Blue Mosque was built in 1766 during the Persian era and features a beautiful tiled dome and courtyard. It survived the Soviet era when it was used as a city museum, and was restored in the 1990s with Iranian funding, remaining a peaceful oasis in the city center.
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Opened in 1933, the Yerevan Opera Theatre is officially named after the composer Alexander Spendiaryan. The building contains two grand halls: the Spendiaryan Opera and Ballet Theatre House, and the Aram Khachaturian Concert Hall, making both composers central to its legacy.
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