Hovhannes Shiraz House-Museum, Gyumri

Name: Hovhannes Shiraz House-Museum
Address: Shahumyan St and Gorki Street, Gyumri, Armenia

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The Hovhannes Shiraz House-Museum was founded in 1983 in the Kumayri historic district of Gyumri, Armenia, and opened in 2003. The museum is devoted to the exhibition and preservation of the Armenian poet Hovhannes Shiraz's personal belongings, manuscripts and works. ()

Coordinates: 40°47'15"N, 43°50'29"E

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Shahumyan St and Gorki StreetGyumri Armenia

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Nearby attractions include: Gallery of Mariam and Eranuhi Aslamazyan Sisters, Statue of Avetik Isahakyan, Vartanants Square, Dzitoghtsyan Museum of National Architecture.

~520 ftS
Art museum, Art gallery, Museum
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~1530 ftNE
Memorial
Statue of Avetik Isahakyan, Gyumri
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~840 ftS
Square
Vartanants Square, Gyumri
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Specialty museum, Museum, History museum
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0.5 miNE
Square
Independence Square, Gyumri
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Historical place, Military base, Forts and castles
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0.4 miSE
Church
Cathedral of the Holy Martyrs, Gyumri
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1 miSW
Historical place, Monuments and statues, Memorial
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0.4 miW
Sport, Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue
Gyumri City Stadium, Gyumri
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Nearby attractions include Gallery of Mariam and Eranuhi Aslamazyan Sisters, Gyumri (3 min walk), Vartanants Square, Gyumri (5 min walk), Statue of Avetik Isahakyan, Gyumri (8 min walk), Cathedral of the Holy Martyrs, Gyumri (12 min walk).

Hovhannes Shiraz House-Museum, Gyumri

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