Hovhannes Shiraz House-Museum, Gyumri

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

#1 among attractions in Gyumri

Specialty museum, History museum, Museum

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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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Hovhannes Shiraz House-Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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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Memorial
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Square
Vartanants Square, Gyumri
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Specialty museum, Museum, History museum
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Square
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Historical place, Military base, Forts and castles
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0.4 miSE
Church
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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).