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Yerevan
Armenia
Inhabited since the eighth century BCE, Armenia’s capital is
brimming with rich history and vibrant culture. Stroll through the
city and you’ll encounter a mish-mash of architectural styles.
Enter traditional pandoks (taverns) where locals play backgammon or
pass through dalan archways that lead to courtyards lined by
whimsical wooden balconies and quaint churches – between these
historic relics lie Soviet-era buildings and modern structures.
Spend days learning about Yerevan’s history at the Armenian
Genocide Museum, where you can read about the massacre of Armenians
under Ottoman rule, or get a culture-fix at the Cafesjian Center
for the Arts. Later, saunter along tree-filled boulevards to find
local fruit and vegetable markets or sip soorch (Armenian-style
coffee) by the musical fountains in Republic Square.