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Country guide

Armenia

A photograph of Armenia
Photograph · Diego Delso · CC BY-SA 4.0

Armenia fits inside 29,743 km² and about half of that lies above 2,000 m, so a short drive changes the altitude more than the distance suggests. Roughly three million people live here, over a third of them in Yerevan, and most of what is worth the travel sits outside the capital: monasteries built into gorge walls, Lake Sevan holding 1,279 km² of water at 1,900 m, Mount Aragats at 4,090 m. The country made Christianity its state religion in 301, and the churches raised in the centuries after are the thread running through nearly every route across it.

Cities

Every city catalogued in this country so far, ranked by how much there is to see.

Practical information

Language spoken
Armenian
National practical orientation; regional and minority languages may also be used
Dialling code
+374
International calling code; local area and mobile prefixes still apply
Currency
Armenian dram (AMD)
Use the official local currency; card acceptance varies by place
Emergency number
112 or 911
Use only for an emergency; tourist assistance may use a separate number
Plug type
Type C and F · 230 V
Check that chargers support the recorded voltage before using an adapter
Tap water
Not recorded
No verified nationwide visitor drinking-water statement was recorded

Planning a visit

  1. January: seasonal closure recorded
  2. February: seasonal closure recorded
  3. March: seasonal closure recorded
  4. April: no seasonality data recorded
  5. May: no seasonality data recorded
  6. June: no seasonality data recorded
  7. July: no seasonality data recorded
  8. August: no seasonality data recorded — this month
  9. September: no seasonality data recorded
  10. October: no seasonality data recorded
  11. November: no seasonality data recorded
  12. December: seasonal closure recorded

Top things to see

Ranked by importance — sitelinks, pageviews and heritage status, not editor preference.

  1. Dalma Garden Mall Dalma Garden Mall
    02 45 min

    Dalma Garden Mall

    Դալմա Գարդեն Մոլ

    Dalma Garden Mall is a shopping and entertainment complex in Yerevan, Armenia. Its local name is Դալմա Գարդեն Մոլ. The mall serves as a retail destination for residents and visitors to the Armenian capital.

    • Notable
    • Market
    • Yerevan
  2. Yerevan Mall Yerevan Mall
    03 45 min

    Yerevan Mall

    Երևան Մոլլ

    Yerevan Mall is a large shopping and entertainment complex in Yerevan, the capital of Armenia. Its local name is Երևան Մոլլ.

    • Notable
    • Market
    • Yerevan
  3. "Domus"
    05 45 min

    "Domus"

    «ԴՈՄՈՒՍ» ՀԻՊԵՐՄԱՐԿԵՏ

    • Notable
    • Market
    • Yerevan
  4. Ermiel
    08 45 min

    Ermiel

    • Notable
    • Market
    • Yerevan
  5. Etalon
    09 45 min

    Etalon

    • Notable
    • Market
    • Yerevan
  6. Megamall Armenia
    15 45 min

    Megamall Armenia

    Մեգամոլ Արմենիա

    • Notable
    • Market
    • Yerevan
  7. Metronome
    16 45 min

    Metronome

    Մետրոնոմ

    • Notable
    • Market
    • Yerevan
  8. Miniso
    17 45 min

    Miniso

    • Notable
    • Market
    • Yerevan
  9. Miniso
    18 45 min

    Miniso

    • Notable
    • Market
    • Yerevan
  10. Miniso
    19 45 min

    Miniso

    • Notable
    • Market
    • Yerevan
  11. Miniso
    20 45 min

    Miniso

    • Notable
    • Market
    • Yerevan
  12. Rio Mall
    21 45 min

    Rio Mall

    Ռիո Մոլ

    • Notable
    • Market
    • Yerevan
  13. Rossia Mall
    22 45 min

    Rossia Mall

    Ռոսսիա մոլ

    • Notable
    • Market
    • Yerevan
  14. Tashir Mall
    23 45 min

    Tashir Mall

    Տաշիր առևտրի կենտրոն

    • Notable
    • Market
    • Yerevan
  15. Ani
    28 45 min

    Ani

    Անի

    • Notable
    • Market
    • Yerevan
  16. "Charbakh Market"
    30 45 min

    "Charbakh Market"

    "Չարբախ Շուկա"

    • Notable
    • Market
    • Yerevan
  17. Gold Market
    34 45 min

    Gold Market

    Ոսկու շուկա

    • Notable
    • Market
    • Yerevan
  18. Khnamineri Mot
    35 45 min

    Khnamineri Mot

    Խնամիների մոտ

    • Notable
    • Market
    • Yerevan
  19. Komitasi Shuka
    37 45 min

    Komitasi Shuka

    Կոմիտասի շուկա

    • Notable
    • Market
    • Yerevan
  20. Malatia Mall
    39 45 min

    Malatia Mall

    Մալաթիա մոլ

    • Notable
    • Market
    • Yerevan
  21. Marcartti
    40 45 min

    Marcartti

    Մարկարտտի

    • Notable
    • Market
    • Yerevan
  22. Miniso
    41 45 min

    Miniso

    • Notable
    • Market
    • Yerevan
  23. Noragavit Market
    42 45 min

    Noragavit Market

    Նորագավիթ մարկետ

    • Notable
    • Market
    • Yerevan
  24. Pak Shuka
    43 45 min

    Pak Shuka

    Փակ Շուկա

    • Notable
    • Market
    • Yerevan
  25. "Palace" Trade Center
    44 45 min

    "Palace" Trade Center

    «ՊԱԼԱՍ» ԱՌԵՎՏՐԻ ԿԵՆՏՐՈՆ

    • Notable
    • Market
    • Yerevan
  26. Petak
    45 45 min

    Petak

    Փեթակ

    • Notable
    • Market
    • Yerevan
  27. Shuka tntesakan
    47 45 min

    Shuka tntesakan

    Շուկա տնտեսական

    • Notable
    • Market
    • Yerevan
  28. "Surmalu"
    48 45 min

    "Surmalu"

    Սուրմալու

    • Notable
    • Market
    • Yerevan
  29. Surmalu
    49 45 min

    Surmalu

    Սուրմալու

    • Notable
    • Market
    • Yerevan
  30. Urartu
    50 45 min

    Urartu

    • Notable
    • Market
    • Yerevan

Source: OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata ·

Common questions

How long should a first trip to Armenia be?

Six to nine days gives Yerevan enough time and allows a road loop to Garni, Geghard, Lake Sevan or northern monasteries. Southern Armenia requires longer transfers and another base, so Tatev should not be compressed into an already full capital itinerary.

What entry documents are needed for Armenia?

Armenia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs publishes visa rules and the official application route. Check the exact passport category, permitted duration and border requirements before travel; an eVisa, when available, should be obtained only through the government service linked from that guidance.

What is the best way to travel around Armenia?

Zvartnots Airport is the principal gateway, and Yerevan has metro and bus services. Trains cover only selected routes, so minibuses, taxis and hired cars carry much regional travel; confirm current border-crossing status before planning an international overland leg.

When is a practical time to visit Armenia?

Late May, June, September and early October usually suit Yerevan and lower-elevation touring. Lake Sevan, mountain roads and monastery approaches can be colder or weather-limited, while midsummer heat changes the pace of exposed archaeological visits.

What money and payment basics apply in Armenia?

The Armenian dram is used for everyday prices. Urban card acceptance does not remove the need for cash at small regional stops, markets and some transport services; use banks or authorised exchangers and check the AMD amount before confirming conversion.

What practical safety details should I save for Armenia?

Armenia records 112 or 911 for emergencies and uses Type C and F power at 230 V. Tap-water status is Not recorded here, so ask the accommodation or municipal provider; for remote routes, save local assistance details before leaving Yerevan.