Erebuni Fortress, Yerevan

Name: Erebuni Fortress
Address: Yerevan, Armenia

#37 among attractions in Yerevan

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Erebuni Fortress is an Urartian fortified city, located in Yerevan, Armenia. It is 1,017 metres above sea level. It was one of several fortresses built along the northern Urartian border and was one of the most important political, economic and cultural centers of the vast kingdom. The name Yerevan itself is derived from Erebuni. ()

Local name: Էրեբունի ամրոց Built: 782 B.C.E.Coordinates: 40°7'60"N, 44°31'60"E

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Erebuni Fortress – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Yerevan Mall, Erebuni Museum, Armenian Railways Museum, Rossia Mall.

2.3 miNW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Yerevan Mall, Yerevan
60 min walk • Yerevan Mall is a vibrant hub of commerce and entertainment nestled in the bustling heart of Yerevan, Armenia's capital city. As one of the largest shopping centers in the country, Yerevan Mall offers a modern retail experience that caters to the diverse tastes of both...
0.6 miNE
Artifacts from area archaeological sites
Erebuni Museum, Yerevan
15 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Yerevan, the capital city of Armenia, lies the Erebuni Museum, a historical treasure trove that offers visitors a glimpse into the ancient Urartian civilization. This museum, a vital cultural landmark, stands on the site of the Erebuni Fortress...
2 miNW
Museum
Armenian Railways Museum, Yerevan
52 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Yerevan, the capital city of Armenia, lies a hidden gem for railway enthusiasts and history buffs alike: the Armenian Railways Museum. This unique museum is dedicated to the preservation and celebration of the country's railway heritage...
2.9 miN
Shopping, Shopping centre
Rossia Mall, Yerevan
74 min walk • Rossia Mall, an emblematic shopping centre in the heart of Yerevan, Armenia, stands as a modern-day agora where commerce, entertainment, and leisure converge. Designed to cater to a diverse clientele, this expansive retail complex has become a pivotal destination for...
2.8 miN
Famed Armenian Apostolic cathedral
Saint Gregory the Illuminator Cathedral, Yerevan
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3.1 miNW
Mosque
Abbas Mirza Mosque, Yerevan
79 min walk • Abbas Mirza Mosque was a nineteenth-century Shia mosque in Yerevan, Armenia. Abbas Mirza the eighteenth century, the castle was built by the mosque in Yerevan.
3 miN
Park
Circular Park, Yerevan
78 min walk • The Circular Park; also known as the Youth Park, is a public park in the Kentron district of the Armenian capital Yerevan. It starts with the Cathedral of Saint Gregory at the south on Tigran Mets street, and ends up with the Poplavok lake at the north near Mashtots Avenue.
2.6 miNW
Museum, Specialty museum, Art museum
Komitas Museum, Yerevan
66 min walk • Officially, Komitas Museum-Institute is an art and biographical museum in Yerevan, Armenia, devoted to the renowned Armenian musicologist and composer Komitas. It is located adjacent to the pantheon at the Komitas Park of Shengavit district. The museum was opened in January 2015.
2.5 miNW
Museum, Natural history museum
Natural History Museum of Armenia, Yerevan
64 min walk • The Natural History Museum of Armenia represents Armenia's unique nature and its diversity. The museum was reopened in 2004.
2.6 miNW
Cemetery
Komitas Pantheon, Yerevan
66 min walk • Komitas Park and Pantheon is located in Yerevan's Shengavit District, on the right side of the main Arshakunyats Avenue, in Armenia. It was formed in 1936 after the demolition of the "Mler" cemetery and its historic chapel.
2.9 miNW
Square
Garegin Nzhdeh Square, Yerevan
75 min walk • Garegin Nzhdeh Square, formerly Souren Spandaryan Square, is the 2nd largest square in the city of Yerevan, Armenia. It is located in the Shengavit district, to the south of the city centre.