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Kentron in Yerevan

Things to Do in Kentron, Yerevan

The downtown and commercial center of Yerevan, featuring shops, restaurants, and nightlife. Key spots include Republic Square and the nearby Vernissage market for local crafts.

The downtown and commercial center of Yerevan, featuring shops, restaurants, and nightlife. Key spots include Republic Square and the nearby Vernissage market for local crafts.

  • Blue MosqueFamous Mosque
  • St Gregory the Illuminator CathedralCathedral
  • Saint Sarkis CathedralCathedral
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Top things to do in Kentron

  • Blue Mosque in Kentron, Yerevan

    Blue Mosque

    4.5 · 1.8k
    Famous Mosque

    Mosque from the mid-1700s featuring a turquoise & yellow tiled dome & a tranquil garden.

    Every day
    10 AM – 1 PM, 3 PM – 6 PM
    Map
  • St Gregory the Illuminator Cathedral in Kentron, Yerevan

    St Gregory the Illuminator Cathedral

    Cathedral

    largest Armenian church in the world, in Yerevan, Armenia built in 2001

    Website
  • Saint Sarkis Cathedral in Kentron, Yerevan

    Saint Sarkis Cathedral

    Cathedral

    cultural heritage monument of Armenia

  • Spider Statue in Kentron, Yerevan

    Spider Statue

    Statue

    Large-size spider statue made of recycled scrap metal

    Map
  • The Matenadaran in Kentron, Yerevan

    The Matenadaran

    4.7 · 767
    Archaeological Site

    This medieval manuscript collection has some of the most obscure and ancient texts in the world.

  • Cascades, Sculpture Park and Cafesjian Museum in Kentron, Yerevan

    Cascades, Sculpture Park and Cafesjian Museum

    4.7 · 11.9k
    Art Museum

    Cascading series of stairs, landscaped gardens, fountains & sculptures, home to an arts center.

    Every day
    12 AM – 12 AM
  • Katoghike Church in Kentron, Yerevan

    Katoghike Church

    Historic Church

    This little medieval church hidden in the center of Yerevan was lost and rediscovered—twice.

    Map
  • Opera park in Kentron, Yerevan

    Opera park

    4.7 · 2.0k
    City Park

    Stately, circular opera house opened in 1933, featuring 2 halls & hosting concerts.

  • English park in Kentron, Yerevan

    English park

    4.4 · 589
    City Park

    park in Yerevan

    Every day
    12 AM – 12 AM
  • Cafesjian Museum of Modern Art in Kentron, Yerevan

    Cafesjian Museum of Modern Art

    4.7 · 578
    Art Gallery

    Galleries with exhibitions of modern & contemporary Armenian art, with a sculpture garden & store.

  • History Museum of Armenia in Kentron, Yerevan

    History Museum of Armenia

    4.4 · 1.3k
    Archaeology Museum

    Well-known museum with a large collection of archeological finds, from bronze items to chariots.

    Mon
    Closed
    Tue–Fri
    11 AM – 6 PM
    Sat
    11 AM – 6 PM
    Sun
    11 AM – 5 PM

Where to eat & drink in Kentron

  • In Vino in Kentron, Yerevan

    In Vino

    4.7 · 394
    Wine Bar· ֏2,000–12,000

    The first wine bar on Saryan Street, that led the transformation of the entire neighborhood is still popular.

    Every day
    11 AM – 12 AM
  • Lavash in Kentron, Yerevan

    Lavash

    4.6 · 4.9k
    Middle Eastern· ֏4,000–16,000

    Farm-to-table meals served in a popular, country-style destination that has a terrace.

    Every day
    8:30 AM – 12 AM
  • Gata Tavern in Kentron, Yerevan

    Gata Tavern

    4.7 · 1.4k
    Neighborhood Restaurant· ֏4,000–14,000

    Hearty portions, feels like a homestyle kitchen.

    Every day
    10 AM – 12 AM
  • Limone in Kentron, Yerevan

    Limone

    4.6 · 814
    Sandwich Shop· ֏4,000–14,000

    Great Napolitano pizzas, nice salads and sandwiches, fancy drinks and desserts, located right by Cascade.

    Every day
    8:30 AM – 12 AM
  • The Club in Kentron, Yerevan

    The Club

    4.6 · 288
    Tea House· ֏8,000–18,000

    Has some excellent Western Armenian dishes, including manti, su borek and the amazing midia dolma. The underground space is very hip, and the tea room, when not too smoky is a good place to sit on a bean bag and chat.

    Every day
    1 PM – 11:30 PM

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Map of Kentron with pinned top attractions (1 through 10)
  1. 1Blue Mosque
  2. 2St Gregory the Illuminator Cathedral
  3. 3Saint Sarkis Cathedral
  4. 4Spider Statue
  5. 5The Matenadaran
  6. 6In Vino
  7. 7Lavash
  8. 8Gata Tavern
  9. 9Limone
  10. 10Cascades, Sculpture Park and Cafesjian Museum

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