Editing Yerevan (section)

==Culture==
Yerevan is Armenia's principal cultural, artistic, and industrial center, with a large number of museums, important monuments and the national public library. It also hosts [[Vardavar]], the most widely celebrated festival among Armenians, and is one of the historic centres of traditional [[Armenian carpet|Armenian carpet weaving]].

===Museums===
{{See also|List of museums in Yerevan}}
Yerevan is home to a large number of museums, art galleries and libraries. The most prominent of these are the [[National Gallery of Armenia]], the [[History Museum of Armenia]], the [[Cafesjian Museum of Art]], the [[Matenadaran]] library of ancient manuscripts, and the Armenian Genocide Museum at the [[Tsitsernakaberd]] Armenian Genocide Memorial Complex.
[[File:Armenia Museum of Art and History.jpg|thumb|The National Gallery of Armenia]]
Founded in 1921, the [[National Gallery of Armenia]] and the [[History Museum of Armenia]] are the principal museums of the city. In addition to having a permanent exposition of works by Armenian painters, the gallery houses a collection of paintings, drawings and sculptures by German, American, Austrian, Belgian, Spanish, French, Hungarian, Italian, Dutch, Russian and Swiss artists.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gallery.am/colls.php?ct_id=1&langid=1 |title=Website of the National Gallery of Armenia |access-date=20 May 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080411075406/http://www.gallery.am/colls.php?ct_id=1&langid=1 |archive-date=11 April 2008 |url-status=dead }}</ref> It usually hosts temporary expositions.

The Armenian Genocide Museum is located at the foot of the Tsitsernakaberd Armenian Genocide Memorial Complex and features numerous eyewitness accounts, texts and photographs from the time. It comprises a memorial stone made of three parts, the latter of which is dedicated to the intellectual and political figures who, as the museum's site says, "raised their protest against the Genocide committed against the Armenians by the Turks," such as  [[Armin T. Wegner]], [[Anna Hedvig Büll|Hedvig Büll]], [[Henry Morgenthau Sr.]], [[Franz Werfel]], [[Johannes Lepsius]], [[James Bryce, 1st Viscount Bryce|James Bryce]], [[Anatole France]], [[Giacomo Gorrini]], [[Pope Benedict XV|Benedict XV]], [[Fridtjof Nansen]], and others.
[[File:View of Yerevan and Mount Ararat from Cafesjian Museum of Art.JPG|thumb|left|View from a garden terrace of the Cafesjian Museum of Art at [[Yerevan Cascade|the Cascade]]]]
[[Cafesjian Museum of Art]] within the [[Yerevan Cascade]] is an art centre opened on 7 November 2009. It showcases a massive collection of glass artwork, particularly the works of the Czech artists [[Stanislav Libenský and Jaroslava Brychtová]]. The front gardens showcase sculptures from Gerard L. Cafesjian's collection.

The [[Erebuni Museum]] founded in 1968, is an archaeological museum housing [[Urartu|Urartian]] artifacts found during excavations at the [[Erebuni Fortress]]. The [[Yerevan History Museum]] and the [[ARF History Museum|Armenian Revolutionary Federation History Museum]] are among the prominent museums that feature the history of Yerevan and the First Republic of Armenia respectively. The Military Museum within the [[Mother Armenia]] complex is about the participation of Armenian soldiers in [[World War II]] and the [[Nagorno-Karabakh conflict]].
[[File:Музей Комитаса 1.jpg|thumb|Komitas Museum]]
The city is also home to a large number of art museums. [[Sergei Parajanov Museum]] opened in 1988 is dedicated to [[Sergei Parajanov]]'s art works in cinema and painting.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.armeniatour.com/muse.php?id=14&sid=40 |title=ArmeniaTour |access-date=20 May 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080220194151/http://www.armeniatour.com/muse.php?id=14&sid=40 |archive-date=20 February 2008 |url-status=dead }}</ref> [[Komitas Museum]] opened in 2015, is a musical art museum devoted to the renowned Armenian composer [[Komitas]]. [[Charents Museum of Literature and Arts]] opened in 1921, [[Modern Art Museum of Yerevan]] opened in 1972, and the [[Near East Art Museum|Middle East Art Museum]] opened in 1993, are also among the notable art museums of the city.<ref>Brady Kiesling, ''Rediscovering Armenia'', 2000, [http://yerevan.usembassy.gov/armenia.pdf Read online] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080626205330/http://yerevan.usembassy.gov/armenia.pdf |date=26 June 2008 }}</ref>

Biographical museums are also common in Yerevan. Many renowned Armenian poets, painters and musicians are honored with house-museums in their memory, such as poet [[Hovhannes Tumanyan]], composer [[Aram Khachaturian]], painter [[Martiros Saryan]], novelist [[Khachatur Abovian]], and French-Armenian singer [[Charles Aznavour]].

Many museums of science and technology have opened in Yerevan, such as the Museum of Armenian Medicine (1999), the Space Museum of Yerevan (2001), Museum of Science and Technology (2008), Museum of Communications (2012) and the Little Einstein Interactive Science Museum (2016).

===Libraries===
[[File:Matenadaran, Ereván, Armenia, 2016-10-03, DD 22.jpg|thumb|Matenadaran library-museum of ancient manuscripts]]
The [[National Library of Armenia]] located on Teryan Street is the chief public library of the city and the entire republic. It was founded in 1832 and is operating in its current building since 1939. Another national library of Yerevan is the [[Khnko Aper Children's Library]], founded in 1933. Other major public libraries include the [[City Central Library after Avetik Isahakyan|Avetik Isahakyan Central Library]] founded in 1935, the Republican Library of Medical Sciences founded in 1939, the Library of Science and Technology founded in 1957, and the Musical Library founded in 1965. In addition, each administrative district of Yerevan has its own public library (usually more than one library).

The [[Matenadaran]] is a library-museum and a research centre, regrouping 17,000 ancient manuscripts and several bibles from the Middle Ages. Its archives hold a rich collection of valuable ancient [[Armenian language|Armenian]], [[Ancient Greek]], [[Aramaic language|Aramaic]], [[Assyrian Neo-Aramaic|Assyrian]], [[Hebrew language|Hebrew]], [[Latin]], [[Middle Persian|Middle]] and [[Persian language|Modern Persian]] manuscripts. It is located on [[Mashtots Avenue]] at central Yerevan.

On 6 June 2010, Yerevan was named as the 2012 [[World Book Capital]] by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization ([[UNESCO]]). The Armenian capital was chosen for the quality and variety of the programme it presented to the selection committee, which met at UNESCO's headquarters in Paris on 2 July 2010.

The [[National Archives of Armenia]] founded in 1923, is a scientific research centre and depositary, with a collection of around 3.5&nbsp;million units of valuable documents.

===Art===
{{Main|Armenian art}}
[[File:Yerevan Vernissage carpets.jpg|thumb|left|Handmade Armenian rugs at the Yerevan Vernissage]]
Yerevan is one of the historic centres of traditional [[Armenian carpet]]. Various rug fragments have been excavated in areas around Yerevan dating back to the 7th century BC or earlier. The tradition was further developed from the 16th century when Yerevan became the central city of [[Persian Armenia (1502-1828)|Persian Armenia]]. However, carpet manufacturing in the city was greatly enriched with the flock of Western Armenian migrants from the [[Ottoman Empire]] throughout the 19th century, and the arrival of Armenian refugees escaping the genocide in the early 20th century. Currently, the city is home to the Arm Carpet factory opened in 1924, as well as the Tufenkian handmade carpets (since 1994), and Megerian handmade carpets (since 2000).
[[File:Yerevan - July 2017 - various topics - 4.JPG|thumb|Paintings exhibited at Saryan Park]]
The [[Yerevan Vernissage]] open-air exhibition-market formed in the late 1980s on [[Aram Street]], features a large collection of different types of traditional Armenian hand-made art works, especially woodwork sculptures, rugs and carpets. On the other hand, the Saryan park located near the opera house, is famous for being a permanent venue where artists exhibit their paintings.

The [[Armenian Center for Contemporary Experimental Art]] founded in 1992 in Yerevan,<ref>{{cite book|title=Art and AsiaPacific|year=2008|publisher=Fine Arts Press|page=144|volume=3|language=en}}</ref> is a creativity centre helping to exchange experience between professional artists in an appropriate atmosphere.<ref>{{cite book|title=Art and Asia Pacific Almanac|year=2010|publisher=Art AsiaPacific Pub.|page=91|volume=5|language=en}}</ref>

====Music====
{{Main|Music of Armenia}}
[[File:Ópera, Ereván, Armenia, 2016-10-03, DD 12.jpg|thumb|[[Yerevan Opera Theater]]]]
[[Jazz]], [[classical music|classical]], [[Armenian folk music|folk]] and traditional music are among several genres that are popular in the city of Yerevan. A large number of ensembles, orchestras and choirs of different types of Armenian and international music are active in the city.

The [[Armenian Philharmonic Orchestra]] founded in 1925, is one of the oldest musical groups in Yerevan and modern Armenia. The [[Armenian National Radio Chamber Choir]] founded in 1929, won the First Prize of the Soviet Union in the 1931 competition of choirs among the [[republics of the Soviet Union]]. Folk and classical music of Armenia was taught in state-sponsored conservatoires during the Soviet days. The Sayat-Nova Armenian Folk Song Ensemble was founded in Yerevan in 1938. Currently directed by Tovmas Poghosyan, the ensemble performs the works of prominent Armenian ''[[gusans]]'' such as [[Sayat-Nova]], [[Jivani]], and [[Sheram]].

In 1939, the [[Yerevan Opera Theater|Armenian National Academic Theatre of Opera and Ballet]] was opened. It is home to the Aram Khatchaturian concert hall and the Alexander Spendiarian auditorium of the National Theatre of Opera and Ballet.
[[File:Հանդիսատեսային շենք. Կոմիտասի անվան Կամերային Երաժշտության տունը (3).JPG|thumb|left|Komitas Chamber Music House]]
The [[Komitas Chamber Music House]] opened in 1977, is the home of [[chamber music]] performers and lovers in Armenia. In 1983, the [[Karen Demirchyan Complex|Karen Demirchyan Sports and Concerts Complex]] was opened. It is currently the largest indoor venue in Armenia.

The [[National Chamber Orchestra of Armenia]] (founded in 1961), Yerevan State Brass Band (1964), Folk Instruments Orchestra of Armenia (1977), Gusan and Folk Song Ensemble of Armenia (1983), [[Hover Chamber Choir]] (1992), [[Shoghaken Folk Ensemble]] (1995), Yerevan State Chamber Choir (1996), State Orchestra of Armenian National Instruments (2004), and the Youth State Orchestra of Armenia (2005), are also among the famous musical ensembles of the city of Yerevan. The [[Ars lunga]] [[piano]]-[[cello]] duo achieved international fame since its foundation in 2009 in Yerevan.{{citation needed|date=June 2023}}

Armenian religious music remained liturgical until [[Komitas]] introduced [[polyphony]] by the end of the 19th century. Starting from the late 1950s, religious music became widely spread when [[Armenian chant]]s (also known as ''sharakans'') were performed by the [[soprano]] [[Lusine Zakaryan]].{{citation needed|date=June 2023}}The state-run Tagharan Ensemble of Yerevan founded in 1981 and currently directed by Sedrak Yerkanian, also performs ritual and ancient Armenian music.{{citation needed|date=June 2023}}

[[Jazz]] is also among the popular genres in Yerevan. The first [[Jazz in Armenia|jazz band in Yerevan]] was founded in 1936. Currently, many jazz and [[ethno jazz]] bands are active in Yerevan such as Time Report, Art Voices, and [[Nuance Jazz Band]]. The Malkhas jazz club founded by renowned artist Levon Malkhasian, is among the most popular clubs in the city. The Yerevan Jazz Fest is an annual jazz festival taking place every autumn since 2015, organized by the Armenian Jazz Association with the support of the Yerevan Municipality.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://mezzoproduction.com/project/yerevan-jazz-fest-2016/|title=YEREVAN JAZZ FEST 2016 - Mezzo Production - Organization of events and concert programs in Armenia|website=YEREVAN JAZZ FEST 2016 - Mezzo Production - Organization of events and concert programs in Armenia|access-date=3 January 2021|archive-date=23 June 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180623195441/http://mezzoproduction.com/project/yerevan-jazz-fest-2016/|url-status=live}}</ref>
[[File:KOHAR with stars of Armenia-Yerevan-May 2011.jpg|thumb|KOHAR performing at the Freedom Square in 2011]]
[[Armenian rock]] has been originated in Yerevan in the mid-1960s, mainly through [[Arthur Meschian]] and his band ''Arakyalner'' ''(Disciples)''. In the early 1970s, there were a range of professional bands in Yerevan strong enough to compete with their Soviet counterparts. In post-Soviet Armenia, an Armenian progressive rock scene has been developed in Yerevan, mainly through [[Vahan Artsruni]], the [[Oaksenham]] rock band, and the [[Dorians (band)|Dorians]] band. The [[Arto Tunçboyacıyan#Armenian Navy Band|Armenian Navy Band]] founded by [[Arto Tunçboyacıyan]] in 1998 is also famous for jazz, [[avant-garde music|avant-garde]] and folk music. [[Reggae]] is also becoming popular in Yerevan mainly through the [[Reincarnation (band)|Reincarnation]] musical band.

The Cafesjian Center for the Arts is known for its regularly programmed events including the "Cafesjian Classical Music Series" on the first Wednesday of each month, and the "Music Cascade" series of jazz, pop and rock music live concerts performed every Friday and Saturday.

Open-air concerts are frequently held in curtain location in Yerevan during summer, such as the Cafesjian Sculpture Garden on Tamanyan Street, the [[Freedom Square, Yerevan|Freedom Square]] near the Opera House, the Republic Square, etc. The famous [[KOHAR Symphony Orchestra and Choir]] occasionally performs open-air concerts in the city.

====Dance====
[[Armenian dance|Traditional dancing]] is very popular among Armenians. During the cool summertime of the Yerevan city, it is very common to find people dancing in groups at the Northern Avenue or the [[Tamanyan Street]] near the cascade.

Professional dance groups were formed in Yerevan during the Soviet days. The first group was the Armenian Folk Music and Dance Ensemble founded in 1938 by [[Tatul Altunyan]]. It was followed by the State Dance Ensemble of Armenia in 1958. In 1963, the Berd Dance Ensemble was formed. The Barekamutyun State Dance Ensemble of Armenia was founded in 1987 by Norayr Mehrabyan.

The Karin Traditional Song and Dance Ensemble founded in 2001 by Gagik Ginosyan is known for revitalizing and performing the ancient Armenian dances of the historical regions of the [[Armenian Highlands]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://karinfolk.am/?page_id=52&lang=en|title=History &#124; "Karin" folk-dance group|website=karinfolk.am|access-date=3 January 2021|archive-date=23 June 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180623193935/http://karinfolk.am/?page_id=52&lang=en|url-status=live}}</ref> such as [[Hemşin|Hamshen]], [[Muş|Mush]], [[Sason|Sasun]], [[Erzurum|Karin]], etc.

====Theatre====
{{See also|List of theaters in Yerevan}}
Yerevan is home to many theatre groups, mainly operating under the support of the ministry of culture. Theatre halls in the city organize several shows and performances throughout the year. Most prominent state-run theatres of Yerevan are the [[Sundukyan State Academic Theatre]], [[Paronyan Musical Comedy Theatre]], [[Stanislavski Russian Theatre of Yerevan|Stanislavski Russian Theatre]], [[Hrachya Ghaplanyan Drama Theatre]], and the Sos Sargsyan Hamazgayin State Theatre. The Edgar Elbakyan Theatre of Drama and Comedy is among the prominent theatres run by the private sector.

Yerevan is also home to several specialized theatres such as the [[Hovhannes Tumanyan Puppet Theatre of Yerevan|Tumanyan Puppet Theatre]], [[Yerevan State Pantomime Theatre]], and the [[Yerevan State Marionettes Theatre]].

====Cinema====
{{Main|Cinema of Armenia}}
[[File:Moscow cinema in Yerevan.jpg|thumb|Moscow Cinema]]
Cinema in Armenia was born on 16 April 1923, when the Armenian State Committee of Cinema was established upon a decree issued by the Soviet Armenian government.

In March 1924, the first Armenian film studio; ''[[Armenfilm]]'' ({{langx|hy|Հայֆիլմ}} "Hayfilm", {{langx|ru|Арменкино}} "Armenkino") was opened in Yerevan, starting with a [[documentary film]] called ''Soviet Armenia''. ''[[Namus (film)|Namus]]'' was the first Armenian [[silent film|silent]] [[black and white]] film, directed by [[Hamo Beknazarian]] in 1925, based on a play of [[Alexander Shirvanzade]], describing the ill fate of two lovers, who were engaged by their families to each other since childhood, but because of violations of ''[[namus]]'' (a tradition of honor), the girl was married by her father to another person. The first produced [[sound film]] was ''[[Pepo (film)|Pepo]]''  directed by [[Hamo Beknazarian]] in 1935.

Yerevan is home to many movie theatres including the [[Moscow Cinema]], [[Nairi Cinema]], Hayastan Cinema, Cinema Star multiplex cinemas of the [[Dalma Garden Mall]], and the KinoPark multiplex cinemas of [[Yerevan Mall]]. The city also hosts a number of film festivals:

* The [[Golden Apricot Yerevan International Film Festival]] has been hosted by the Moscow Cinema annually since 2004.<ref>{{cite web | title=About: History | website=Golden Apricot | date=17 July 2022 | url=https://www.gaiff.am/about-us/history | access-date=23 August 2022 | archive-date=23 August 2022 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220823010432/https://www.gaiff.am/about-us/history | url-status=dead }}</ref>
*The ReAnimania International Animation Film & Comics Art Festival of Yerevan launched in 2005, is also among the popular annual events in the city.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://reanimania.com/about/|title=About|access-date=3 January 2021|archive-date=31 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201231101452/https://reanimania.com/about/|url-status=live}}</ref>
*The [[Sose International Film Festival]] has been held annually by the Zis Center of Culture since 2014.<ref>{{cite web | title=ABOUT FESTIVAL | website=Sose International Film Festival - Armenia, Yerevan | date=18 April 2014 | url=https://sosefestival.com/about-festival/ | access-date=23 August 2022 | archive-date=23 August 2022 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220823055017/https://sosefestival.com/about-festival/ | url-status=dead }}</ref>

===Festivals===
[[File:Vartavar 2014 Yerevan (5).jpg|thumb|People celebrating Vardavar water festival in downtown Yerevan]]
In addition to the film and other arts festivals, the city organizes many public celebrations that greatly attract the locals as well as the visitors. [[Vardavar]] is the most widely celebrated festival among Armenians, having it roots back to the pagan history of Armenia. It is celebrated 98 days (14 weeks) after [[Easter]]. During the day of Vardavar, people from a wide array of ages are allowed to douse strangers with water. It is common to see people pouring buckets of water from balconies on unsuspecting people walking below them. The Swan Lake of the Yerevan Opera is the most popular venue for the Vardavar celebrations.

In August 2015, Teryan Cultural Centre supported by the Yerevan Municipality has launched its first Armenian traditional clothing festival known as the ''Yerevan Taraz Fest''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://armenpress.am/arm/news/814420/tarazy-orpes-mshakuyti-baxadrich-hyusisayin-poxotayum.html|title=Տարազը որպես մշակույթի բաղադրիչ. Հյուսիսային պողոտայում անցկացվեց "Երևան Տարազ ֆեստ" առաջին փառատոնը|website=armenpress.am|date=5 August 2015 |access-date=3 January 2021|archive-date=28 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210128113014/https://armenpress.am/arm/news/814420/tarazy-orpes-mshakuyti-baxadrich-hyusisayin-poxotayum.html|url-status=live}}</ref>

As one of the ancient [[winemaking]] regions, many wine festivals are celebrated in Armenia. Yerevan launched its first annual wine festivals known as the ''[[Yerevan Wine Days]]'' in May 2016.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://arevakar-travel.com/eng/topic.php?id=73|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170729172540/http://arevakar-travel.com/eng/topic.php?id=73|url-status=dead|archive-date=29 July 2017|title=Yerevan Wine Days festival|access-date=3 January 2021}}</ref> The ''Watermelon Fest'' launched in 2013 is also becoming a popular event in the city. The ''Yerevan Beer Fest'' is held annually during the month of August. It was first organized in 2014.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=|title=The 3rd Yerevan Beer Fest was held in a pleasant atmosphere|url=https://www.yerevan.am/en/news/ansparh-garejowr-mrts-owyt-ner-tonakan-hacheli-mt-nolort-kayats-av-erewani-garejri-3-rd-p-arhatone/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201124064659/https://www.yerevan.am/en/news/ansparh-garejowr-mrts-owyt-ner-tonakan-hacheli-mt-nolort-kayats-av-erewani-garejri-3-rd-p-arhatone/|archive-date=24 November 2020|access-date=3 January 2021|website=www.yerevan.am}}</ref>

===Media===
[[File:Yerevan from Cascade - panoramio.jpg|thumb|[[Yerevan TV Tower]]]]
Many public and private TV and radio channels operate in Yerevan. The [[Public Television company of Armenia|Public TV of Armenia]] has been in service since 1956. It became a [[satellite television]] in 1996. Other satellite TVs include the [[Armenia TV]] owned by the Pan-Armenian Media Group, [[Kentron TV]] owned by [[Gagik Tsarukyan]], [[Shant TV]] and Shant TV premium. On the other hand, [[Yerkir Media]], Armenia 2, [[Shoghakat TV]], Yerevan TV, 21TV and the TV channels of the Pan-Armenian Media Group are among the most notable local televisions of Yerevan.

Notable newspapers published in Yerevan include the daily newspapers of [[Aravot]], [[Azg (daily)|Azg]], [[Golos Armenii]] and [[Hayastani Hanrapetutyun]].

===Monuments===
{{Main|Monuments of Yerevan|List of statues in Yerevan}}

====Historic====
[[File:-Եկեղեցական համալիր Ավանի Սբ. Աստվածածին (Կաթողիկե, Ծիրանավոր) 23.jpg|thumb|[[Cathedral of Avan]] built in 591]]
[[File:Erevan church.jpg|thumb|[[Katoghike Church, Yerevan|Katoghike Church]] in Yerevan]]
[[File:St Zoravor church in Yerevan 01.JPG|thumb|[[Zoravor Surp Astvatsatsin Church]]]]
Many of the structures of Yerevan had been destroyed either during foreign invasions or as a result of the devastating [[1679 Armenia earthquake|earthquake in 1679]]. However, some structures have remained moderately intact and were renovated during the following years.

[[Erebuni Fortress]], also known as ''Arin Berd'', is the hill where the city of Yerevan was founded in 782 BC by King [[Argishti I of Urartu|Argishti I]]. The remains of other structures from earlier periods are also found in Shengavit.
[[File:2014 Erywań, Błękitny Meczet (09).jpg|thumb|The Blue Mosque]]
The 4th-century chapel of the Holy Mother of God and the 6th-century [[Katoghike Tsiranavor Church of Avan|Tsiranavor Church]] both located in [[Avan District]] at the north of Yerevan, are among the oldest surviving Christian structures of the city. Originally a suburb at the north of Yerevan, Avan was eventually absorbed by the city's gradual expansion. The district is also home to the remains of Surp Hovhannes Chapel dating back to the 12–13th centuries.

[[Katoghike Church, Yerevan|Katoghike Church]]; a medieval chapel (a section of once much larger basilica) in the centre of Yerevan, built in 1264, is one of the best preserved churches of the city.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://am.chineseembassy.org/chn/lsqw/t1405205.htm|script-title=zh:中国公民赴亚美尼亚注意事项|access-date=2017-07-09|date=2016-04-27|publisher=中华人民共和国驻亚美尼亚共和国大使馆|language=zh|archive-date=8 September 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200908055211/http://am.chineseembassy.org/chn/lsqw/t1405205.htm|url-status=live}}</ref> [[Zoravor Surp Astvatsatsin Church]] is also among the best surviving churches of Yerevan, built 1693–94 right after the devastating earthquake, on the ruins of a medieval church. [[Saint Sarkis Cathedral, Yerevan|Saint Sarkis Cathedral]] rebuilt in 1835–42, is the seat of [[Araratian Pontifical Diocese]] of the [[Armenian Apostolic Church]].

The [[Blue Mosque, Yerevan|Blue Mosque]] or "Gök Jami", built between 1764 and 1768 at the centre of the city, is currently the only operating mosque in Armenia.

The [[Red Bridge (Yerevan)|Red Bridge]] of [[Hrazdan River]] is a 17th-century structure, built after the 1679 earthquake and later reconstructed in 1830.

====Contemporary====
[[File:Ցեղասպանության թանգարան.JPG|thumb|Aerial view of Tsitsernakaberd memorial and the [[Armenian genocide|genocide]] museum]]
[[Yerevan Opera Theater]] or the Armenian National Academic Opera and Ballet Theatre opened in 1933, is a major landmark in the city along with the [[Matenadaran|Mesrop Mashtots Matenadaran]] opened in 1959, and [[Tsitsernakaberd]] monument of the [[Armenian genocide]] opened in 1967.

[[Moscow Cinema]], opened in 1937 on the site of [[Saint Paul and Peter Church, Yerevan|Saint Paul and Peter Church]] of the 5th century, is an important example of the Soviet-era architecture. In 1959, a monument was erected near the Yerevan Railway Station dedicated to the legendary Armenian hero [[David of Sassoun]]. The monumental statue of [[Mother Armenia]] is a female personification of the Armenian nation, erected in 1967, replacing the huge statue of [[Joseph Stalin]] in the [[Victory Park, Yerevan|Victory park]].

[[Komitas Pantheon]] is a cemetery opened in 1936 where many famous Armenians are buried, while the [[Yerablur]] Pantheon, is a military cemetery where over 1,000 Armenian martyrs of the [[Nagorno-Karabakh conflict]] are buried since 1990.

Many new notable buildings were constructed after the independence of Armenia such as the [[Yerevan Cascade]], and the [[Saint Gregory the Illuminator Cathedral, Yerevan|Saint Gregory Cathedral]] opened in 2001 to commemorate the 1700th anniversary of Christianity in Armenia. In May 2016, a monumental statue of the prominent Armenian statesman and military leader [[Garegin Nzhdeh]] was erected at the centre of Yerevan.