The capital of Armenia. History, sights, population.

Yerevan is the capital of Armenia. Most historians believe that the year of foundation of Yerevan is the year of the founding 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 bank of the most beautiful river Hrazdan, which flows along the canyon and divides it into two parts. The climate in Yerevan is mountain-continental. Summer is dry and hot, and the winter is snowy and cold.

The population of Yerevan

Armenians make up the majority of the capital's population. Also in Yerevan, ethnic minorities live - Kurds, Russians, Iranians and Azerbaijanis.

How to get acquainted with the city?

It is better to get acquainted with the city from the hill where the ruins of Erebuni fortress are located. This hill is located in the south-eastern part of the capital, between the districts of Vardanes and Nor-Ares. During excavations, archaeologists discovered that on this hill there are about a 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 government

In 1924, the Soviet authorities decided to reconstruct Yerevan. It was conducted according to the project of Tamanyan, who created a special national style using elements of the church architecture. During the reconstruction, the Armenian capital changed its appearance. Almost all previously constructed buildings were dismantled. New streets were created, electricity, sewerage and running water were provided, and the surrounding hills were planted with trees. Now the central square of the Republic is the architectural center of Yerevan. It houses the Government House, the Armenia Marriott Hotel, the Historical Museum, the Ministry of the Republic and the Post Office.

Among other major architectural projects , the opera and ballet theater, the brandy factory, numerous monuments and monuments, the most significant of them are the monument to the victims of the genocide and Victory Park.

Last years

Over the past 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 that 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. The cinema "Moscow" has been repaired and now the residents of Yerevan can once again enjoy the masterpieces of the world cinema. Now the Armenian star has a lot of music and karaoke clubs.

A number of sites for children and entertainment establishments have also been built in the new Yerevan. The largest of them is an amusement park, as well as the Jrashkhar water complex. The territory of Avan, which was previously deserted, built Play City. There is a bowling alley, a go-kart track, a buggy off-road, a children's labyrinth, a paintball field, and much more. Now the capital of Armenia offers not only cultural, but also entertaining rest.