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The statue complex “Battle of Avarayr” decorates the center of the square. This memorial features outstanding historical Armenian character of Vardan Mamikonyan and his co-warriors, who fought against the Persian army to protect Armenian statehood and religion.
Vardanants statue
The statue complex “Battle of Avarayr” decorates the center of the square. This memorial features outstanding historical Armenian character of Vardan Mamikonyan and his co-warriors, who fought against the Persian army to protect Armenian statehood and religion.
Gyumri’s Central Square area is the real heart of the city and the gate to the historical town. Crossing the street you will find yourself in the alley of khachkars, also known as Armenian cross-stones. Gyumri khachkars were carved and put here to commemorate the lost of hundreds of Armenian khachkars devastated in Jugha by Azeri people.
This area is the center of the city including beautiful memorials, statues, historical buildings, city cinema, historic Abovyan Street, Aslamazyan sisters’ art gallery and the jewelry markets that will lead you the open market and Gyumri urban area.
Vartanants Square
Vardanants squareGyumri’s Central Square area is the real heart of the city and the gate to the historical town. Crossing the street you will find yourself in the alley of khachkars, also known as Armenian cross-stones. Gyumri khachkars were carved and put here to commemorate the lost of hundreds of Armenian khachkars devastated in Jugha by Azeri people.
This area is the center of the city including beautiful memorials, statues, historical buildings, city cinema, historic Abovyan Street, Aslamazyan sisters’ art gallery and the jewelry markets that will lead you the open market and Gyumri urban area.
This is the starting area of Gyumri Walking Tour. Gorki Street starts right from the Railway Station square where you just get off the Yerevan-Gyumri train. The street is named after Maxim Gorki, renowned Russian and Soviet writer. You will find many other streets in Gyumri honoring Soviet figures that are preserved from Leninakan period. The city was known as one of biggest industrial centers in Soviet Union, with over 15 factories specialized in food and textile industry.
Gorki street is one of the longest streets in Gyumri, connecting the Reilway station to the downtown. Walk down the street by not missing out the soviet period architectural heritage, the French school, jewelry and antique shops, typical neighborhoods, modern houses, the statue of Ashot the Third, the Bagratunyats partk, etc.
Gyumri Railway Station
Ghandilyan StreetThis is the starting area of Gyumri Walking Tour. Gorki Street starts right from the Railway Station square where you just get off the Yerevan-Gyumri train. The street is named after Maxim Gorki, renowned Russian and Soviet writer. You will find many other streets in Gyumri honoring Soviet figures that are preserved from Leninakan period. The city was known as one of biggest industrial centers in Soviet Union, with over 15 factories specialized in food and textile industry.
Gorki street is one of the longest streets in Gyumri, connecting the Reilway station to the downtown. Walk down the street by not missing out the soviet period architectural heritage, the French school, jewelry and antique shops, typical neighborhoods, modern houses, the statue of Ashot the Third, the Bagratunyats partk, etc.
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Vardan Ajemyan Drama Theater
Museum
Keep walking to the north from Shiraz museum and you will see Avetiq Isahakyan’s memorial house museum on your right.
Isahakyan was born in Alexandropol in 1875. He received his education at the Kevorkian seminary in Echmiadzin, and later at the University of Leipzig, he studied philosophy and anthropology. Avetik Isahakyan’s most famous works are “Yerqer u Verqer” (Songs and Wounds), “Abu Lala Mahari” etc. The poet’s works have been translated in many languages and his poems have been used as lyrics for new songs. His house museum is located in Varpetats street 91. The house was built by the poet’s father in 1829. In October 2002 the house museum was reconstructed and was reopened with funds of the Armenian Government and Gyumri municipality. The house museum is furnished just as it looked the way when Isahakyan lived there. You can enjoy your museum tour with the help of the museum’s local guide.
Avetiq Isahakyans Museum
Shahumyan StreetKeep walking to the north from Shiraz museum and you will see Avetiq Isahakyan’s memorial house museum on your right.
Isahakyan was born in Alexandropol in 1875. He received his education at the Kevorkian seminary in Echmiadzin, and later at the University of Leipzig, he studied philosophy and anthropology. Avetik Isahakyan’s most famous works are “Yerqer u Verqer” (Songs and Wounds), “Abu Lala Mahari” etc. The poet’s works have been translated in many languages and his poems have been used as lyrics for new songs. His house museum is located in Varpetats street 91. The house was built by the poet’s father in 1829. In October 2002 the house museum was reconstructed and was reopened with funds of the Armenian Government and Gyumri municipality. The house museum is furnished just as it looked the way when Isahakyan lived there. You can enjoy your museum tour with the help of the museum’s local guide.
The Gallery of Mariam and Eranuhi Aslamazyan Sisters is a gallery in Armenia, exhibiting the complete collection of the painting, graphic, ceramic works of Mariam and Eranuhi Aslamazyan sisters. It holds the largest collection of the Aslamazyan sisters' paintings, prints, drawings, and ceramic works of any museum in the world.It is the only museum named after female artists and devoted to female artists in Armenia.
The Gallery of Mariam and Eranuhi Aslamazyan Sisters
232 Abovyan StThe Gallery of Mariam and Eranuhi Aslamazyan Sisters is a gallery in Armenia, exhibiting the complete collection of the painting, graphic, ceramic works of Mariam and Eranuhi Aslamazyan sisters. It holds the largest collection of the Aslamazyan sisters' paintings, prints, drawings, and ceramic works of any museum in the world.It is the only museum named after female artists and devoted to female artists in Armenia.
The third museum in this area belongs to Mher Mkrtchyan, one of Armenians’ favorite actors. He was born in Leninakan in 1930. He is a widely known Armenian actor who performed both in theatre and in cinema. Some of his most famous movies were filmed in Leninakan, including “The Tango of Our Childhood”, directed by Albert Mkrtchyan, Mher Mkrtchyan’s brother. His museum is located on Rustaveli Street in a 20th century building made of black tuff. The building was used to be a residential block during the first half of the 20th century, then after the Soviet Revolution the building was nationalized and had different functions. It was badly damaged during the 1988 earthquake. The Rustaveli street part was reconstructed and Mher Mkrtchyan’s museum was opened in 2004, while the official opening ceremony was held in 2006. The museum covers the life and career events of the great actor.
*Spiritual piano music evenings are very often organized here by local Gyumri pianists. Please, ask the director of the museum for the ongoing events in the museum.
Mher Mkrtchyan Museum
30 Rustaveli StreetThe third museum in this area belongs to Mher Mkrtchyan, one of Armenians’ favorite actors. He was born in Leninakan in 1930. He is a widely known Armenian actor who performed both in theatre and in cinema. Some of his most famous movies were filmed in Leninakan, including “The Tango of Our Childhood”, directed by Albert Mkrtchyan, Mher Mkrtchyan’s brother. His museum is located on Rustaveli Street in a 20th century building made of black tuff. The building was used to be a residential block during the first half of the 20th century, then after the Soviet Revolution the building was nationalized and had different functions. It was badly damaged during the 1988 earthquake. The Rustaveli street part was reconstructed and Mher Mkrtchyan’s museum was opened in 2004, while the official opening ceremony was held in 2006. The museum covers the life and career events of the great actor.
*Spiritual piano music evenings are very often organized here by local Gyumri pianists. Please, ask the director of the museum for the ongoing events in the museum.
Hovhannes Shiraz is a Gyumri born outstanding Armenian poet. His first work called “Beginning of Spring” was published in 1935. Novelist Atrpet gave the talented poet the epithet “Shiraz“, because “this youth’s poems have the smell of roses, fresh and covered with dew, like the roses of Shiraz”.
His house museum is located in Shahumyan Street, where that part was renamed as Varpetats street. The house was built in 1883 by a rich Alexandrapol citizen Qeshishyan. The western facade has a luxurious gate leading you to the inner yard. After the Soviet revolution, the house was confiscated and served as a residential block. In the 1980s apartments were allocated to the families who lived in the museum and in 2003 the house museum of Hovhannes Shiraz was officially opened in that building. The house was presented to the poet long in 1983; unfortunately the poet lived there for less than a year, as he passed away in 1984.
Shiraz House Museum
Gorki StreetHovhannes Shiraz is a Gyumri born outstanding Armenian poet. His first work called “Beginning of Spring” was published in 1935. Novelist Atrpet gave the talented poet the epithet “Shiraz“, because “this youth’s poems have the smell of roses, fresh and covered with dew, like the roses of Shiraz”.
His house museum is located in Shahumyan Street, where that part was renamed as Varpetats street. The house was built in 1883 by a rich Alexandrapol citizen Qeshishyan. The western facade has a luxurious gate leading you to the inner yard. After the Soviet revolution, the house was confiscated and served as a residential block. In the 1980s apartments were allocated to the families who lived in the museum and in 2003 the house museum of Hovhannes Shiraz was officially opened in that building. The house was presented to the poet long in 1983; unfortunately the poet lived there for less than a year, as he passed away in 1984.
You may not want to miss once a rich house of a Gyumretsi trader, and nowadays one of the most attractive and a must visit museums in Gyumri. The museum is an old mansion, housing collections related to both history and the everyday-life of Gyumri as well as the local cultural and architectural characteristics of the city.
The famous house was built by a first class and rich trader, Petros Dzitoghtsyan in 1872. The 4 brothers originally from Western Armenian village of Dzitogh, migrated to the city of Alexandropol. It is built with the famous indigenous red tuff stone of Shirak. The architect of the building came up with a very smart solution to build the house on a splay. The eastern part is one floor, while the western has two floors. The building did not suffer even minor damages during the 1926 and 1988 earthquakes
Museum of National Architecture and Urban Life
47 Haghtanaki AvenueYou may not want to miss once a rich house of a Gyumretsi trader, and nowadays one of the most attractive and a must visit museums in Gyumri. The museum is an old mansion, housing collections related to both history and the everyday-life of Gyumri as well as the local cultural and architectural characteristics of the city.
The famous house was built by a first class and rich trader, Petros Dzitoghtsyan in 1872. The 4 brothers originally from Western Armenian village of Dzitogh, migrated to the city of Alexandropol. It is built with the famous indigenous red tuff stone of Shirak. The architect of the building came up with a very smart solution to build the house on a splay. The eastern part is one floor, while the western has two floors. The building did not suffer even minor damages during the 1926 and 1988 earthquakes
Museum of Illusions Armenia
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Gyumri is the second largest city in Armenia and the capital of the Shirak Province in the northwestern part of the country. Being one of the most ancient settlements in Armenia with the history of 3000 years, Gyumri is a significant location to visit and admire. Its name has been changed several times.
It was originally founded as Kumayri, later re-founded as Alexandrapol between 1837 and 1924 during the Russian rule, then Leninakan between 1924 and 1990, and finally became known as Gyumri. Each name brought a new era of history to this region, a new civilization and new people to the town.
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Gyumri
Gyumri is the second largest city in Armenia and the capital of the Shirak Province in the northwestern part of the country. Being one of the most ancient settlements in Armenia with the history of 3000 years, Gyumri is a significant location to visit and admire. Its name has been changed several times.
It was originally founded as Kumayri, later re-founded as Alexandrapol between 1837 and 1924 during the Russian rule, then Leninakan between 1924 and 1990, and finally became known as Gyumri. Each name brought a new era of history to this region, a new civilization and new people to the town.
Churches
While being in Gyumri you can aslo visit the monastic complex known as Marmashen Vank. It is located on a shelf overlooking the left bank of the Akhurian River. It’s a 25 minute drive from Gyumri. You can take a taxi that will cost you approximately 1500 drams.
The churches at Marmashen are the best surviving examples of the “Ani school” of medieval Armenian architecture to be found in the Armenian Republic. Marmashen was also the dynastic burial place for the Pahlavids.
An inscription dated 1029 is carved on the south façade of the Katoghike (Cathedral) church, the largest church in the complex. It states that Prince Vahram Pahlavouni constructed the monastery. Vahram Pahlavouni (967-1045), also rendered as Pahlavid, was the sparapet(commander-in-chief) of the army of the Armenian kings of Ani.
In the 19th century it was said that the name Marmashen was a corruption of the name Marmarashen meaning “a building built of marble”. The monastery is still known locally as Marmarashen. There is no marble used in its construction, but the name may just signify the high quality of the stonework.
Marmashen
While being in Gyumri you can aslo visit the monastic complex known as Marmashen Vank. It is located on a shelf overlooking the left bank of the Akhurian River. It’s a 25 minute drive from Gyumri. You can take a taxi that will cost you approximately 1500 drams.
The churches at Marmashen are the best surviving examples of the “Ani school” of medieval Armenian architecture to be found in the Armenian Republic. Marmashen was also the dynastic burial place for the Pahlavids.
An inscription dated 1029 is carved on the south façade of the Katoghike (Cathedral) church, the largest church in the complex. It states that Prince Vahram Pahlavouni constructed the monastery. Vahram Pahlavouni (967-1045), also rendered as Pahlavid, was the sparapet(commander-in-chief) of the army of the Armenian kings of Ani.
In the 19th century it was said that the name Marmashen was a corruption of the name Marmarashen meaning “a building built of marble”. The monastery is still known locally as Marmarashen. There is no marble used in its construction, but the name may just signify the high quality of the stonework.
Holy Saviour's Church is a 19th-century church in Gyumri, Armenia. It occupies the southern side of the Vartanants Square at the centre of Gyumri. It was constructed between 1858 and 1872 and consecrated in 1873.
All Saviors
Abovyan StreetHoly Saviour's Church is a 19th-century church in Gyumri, Armenia. It occupies the southern side of the Vartanants Square at the centre of Gyumri. It was constructed between 1858 and 1872 and consecrated in 1873.
St. Nshan (St. Cross) church was built with the funds of Ghahraman Arghutyants Ruller and Alexandrapol citizens during 1859-1864. According to the inscriptions above the southern and northern entrances the church was named St. Astvatsatsin until 1870. This is one of the earliest apostolic churches in Gyumri with centralized dome and belfry to the next. During Soviets time the church stopped functioning and the building was serving as a repository and then as a theatre. The church suffered a lot during the 1988th earthquake, namely the dome and the belfry were devastated. It was rebuilt with the funds of Vardan Ghukasyan, Gyumri former mayor.
*During the Soviet Times a decision was made to turn the church into an observatory. The dome of the church was removed, observatory equipments were adjusted on top of the church, expensive telescopes and glasses were purchased and brought to the city from Europe. A day before the opening ceremony, as local people and priests state, a devastating lightning hit the church out of nowhere in a sunny day and destroyed all of the telescopes. The decision of turning the church into an observatory was out of discussion and was restored as an apostolic church
Saint Nshan
Abovyan StreetSt. Nshan (St. Cross) church was built with the funds of Ghahraman Arghutyants Ruller and Alexandrapol citizens during 1859-1864. According to the inscriptions above the southern and northern entrances the church was named St. Astvatsatsin until 1870. This is one of the earliest apostolic churches in Gyumri with centralized dome and belfry to the next. During Soviets time the church stopped functioning and the building was serving as a repository and then as a theatre. The church suffered a lot during the 1988th earthquake, namely the dome and the belfry were devastated. It was rebuilt with the funds of Vardan Ghukasyan, Gyumri former mayor.
*During the Soviet Times a decision was made to turn the church into an observatory. The dome of the church was removed, observatory equipments were adjusted on top of the church, expensive telescopes and glasses were purchased and brought to the city from Europe. A day before the opening ceremony, as local people and priests state, a devastating lightning hit the church out of nowhere in a sunny day and destroyed all of the telescopes. The decision of turning the church into an observatory was out of discussion and was restored as an apostolic church
Cathedral of the Holy Martyrs (St. Nahatakac) is located on the Victory Avenue, next to the Museum of Urban Life and National Architecture. The cathedral is the seat of the Ordinariate for Armenia, Georgia, Russia, and Eastern Europe of the Armenian Catholic Church. Construction began in December 2010 and completed in 2015. The cathedral was originally to be named “Holy Cross”, but changed to “Holy Martyrs” in honour of victims of the Armenian Genocide.
The church of the Holy Cross is a pastiche of forms derived from medieval Armenian architecture, in particular Zvartnots. It has a belfry at its entrance. The architect is Hakob Jivanyan, while the construction engineer is Hakob Baghdasaryan. The decorative sculptures are composed by Razmik Ayvazyan.
Cathedral Of The "Holy Martyrs"
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Cathedral of the Holy Martyrs (St. Nahatakac) is located on the Victory Avenue, next to the Museum of Urban Life and National Architecture. The cathedral is the seat of the Ordinariate for Armenia, Georgia, Russia, and Eastern Europe of the Armenian Catholic Church. Construction began in December 2010 and completed in 2015. The cathedral was originally to be named “Holy Cross”, but changed to “Holy Martyrs” in honour of victims of the Armenian Genocide.
The church of the Holy Cross is a pastiche of forms derived from medieval Armenian architecture, in particular Zvartnots. It has a belfry at its entrance. The architect is Hakob Jivanyan, while the construction engineer is Hakob Baghdasaryan. The decorative sculptures are composed by Razmik Ayvazyan.
Saint Jacob Church
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Kumayri
Gyumri has been inhabited since ancient times. Kumayri settlements were in place of the city, which recently have been discovered to date back to the beginning of 3rd millennium B.C.E. (the meat factory, Black Fortress, Vardbagh).
The oldest mention of a state in the area of Gyumri was in the 8th century from a Urartian inscription called Irdanuni. It was located not far from the current village of Marmashen, and was identified with the name “Kumayri”. Kumayri was located in what is now the western part of the city, on the left side of the Cherkez Canyon River. The settlement named Kumayri was
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Alexandrapol Era Architecture
Alexandrapol used to be an important fortified city in the crossroads of Caucasian, Russian and European civilizations. This is reflected primarily in city’s culture and architecture.
There were several house plans in Gyumri, including single wing, double wing and corner or “L” shaped house plans. Several had blueprints with a central wall and rooms that led from one to the next with back rooms looking onto a garden.
Homes were substantial, made of stone, and were built around central courtyards that included stables and areas for communal activities, gardening and rest.
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Leninakan Era Architecture
While under the Soviet rule in 1924, the name of the city was changed to Leninakan in honor of the deceased Soviet leader Vladimir Lenin. Then in 1926 the city suffered an earthquake, which is when many of its significant buildings were destroyed.
After the earthquake, architect Chisliyev drew up a detailed plan for city center.
The planning and construction of residential houses started in the middle of the 1920s. Three different types of two-story buildings with two rooms were constructed by architect Chislev.
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Gyumri Today
Modern Gyumri’s architecture has been inspired by the structural styles of the Alexandrapol and Leninakan eras. Modern architectural buildings stand out with their simplicity and mix of western and local designs. Yellow stoned buildings came to replace the red and black tufa and added a new color to the views of the city.