Soviet Yerevan: Small-Group City Experience

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1. During the Soviet period it was called Lenin Square and a statue of Vladimir Lenin stood at the square. Soviet parades and celebrations were held twice (originally thrice) a year until 1988. After Armenia's independence, Lenin's statue was removed and the square was renamed.

   15 min

2. It is one of the original metro stations in the city of Yerevan and was opened to the public on 7 March 1981. It is connected to the adjacent Yerevan railway station by a pedestrian tunnel. It is named for David of Sassoun, a statue of whom stands outside the railway station.

   35 min

3. Bangladesh is the name given to an area of Malatia-Sebastia district. It is famous for selling agricultural products. We will sample local famous snacks and wonder around the market.

   1 h

4. Explore CCCP (USSR) district Yerevan, full of glorious apartment buildings to house the proletariat. Learn the story behind the last buildings built in the Soviet times and taste the even delicious Soviet ice cream.

   30 min

5. Nestled between Hrazdan river and Hrazdan water canal this is one of many children's railways that existed in the USSR and continued functioning after its breakup. Built in 1937 it was the best place to come as a child to get motivated and learn more about trains. The original main station building as well as the first 1937 locomotive are still intact and delighting victors for almost 100 years.

   40 minAdmission included

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

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How it compares in Yerevan

• Its from-price is 51% below the median of the 65 city tours we list in Yerevan.
• It is shorter than most of them.
• By number of reviews it ranks 12 of 65.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Yerevan

Yerevan is Armenia's pink-stoned capital, a city of wide squares, café terraces and museums, with Mount Ararat standing on its southern skyline.

The city grew around Erebuni, a fortress founded in 782 BC, though most of today's centre was built in the Soviet era from the soft pink and orange tuff that earned Yerevan its nickname, the Pink City. Republic Square is the hub, framed by government buildings and museums. The Cascade, a giant stairway of terraces and sculpture, climbs a hillside, and the Matenadaran holds a famous collection of medieval manuscripts.

Top-ranked sights in Yerevan: Republic Square, Tsaghkadzor Ropeway, Matenadaran (Mesrop Mashtots Institute of Ancient Manuscripts).

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