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Private tour to Gyumri, Dzitoghtsyan Museum, Black Fortress
- Duration10 hours
- Max Travelers15 people
- Free CancellationUp to 24 hrs
- CategoryAdditional fees, Architecture Tours
Overview
Gyumri is the second largest city in Armenia. It is located on the Shirak Plateau, which crosses several mountain gorges. ou will discover the city center with its two famous churches, as well as visit the Dzitoghtsyan Museum, which is also known as the Museum of Architecture and Folk Life. Black Fortress is an abandoned Russian imperial fortress in Gyumri city. The fortress, which lies 8 kilometres from the Turkish border, was built in response to the Russo-Turkish War of 1828–1829. It is one of the most beautiful a historical-cultural monuments in Armenia!
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What's included
Private transportation
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Bottled water
WiFi on board
Professional guide (if the guide option is selected)
Air-conditioned vehicle
Professional driver
What's Not included
Food and drinks
Lunch
Dzitoghtsyans museum
Zanan Cultural Center
Anything not mentioned in the u201cInclusionsu201d section
Itinerary
Gyumri is the second largest city in Armenia. It is located on the Shirak Plateau, which crosses several mountain gorges. The city itself is located in close proximity to the northern spurs of Mount Aragats. Many minerals are concentrated in Gyumri, and the entire southern part of the city is located above the artesian basin. During the tour you are transported to the glorious past of Armenia. You will discover the city center with its two famous churches, as well as visit the Dzitoghtsyan Museum, which is also known as the Museum of Architecture and Folk Life, where you can get acquainted with the life, culture and history of the Gyumri city.
Black Fortress is an abandoned Russian imperial fortress in Gyumri city. The fortress, which lies 8 kilometres from the Turkish border, was built in response to the Russo-Turkish War of 1828u20131829. It is one of the most beautiful a historical-cultural monuments in Armenia.
Saint Michael Church - Russian Orthodox Church, in the vicinity of the current Gorky Park, on the u201cPatvo Bluru201d platform.The clock tower was built with local black hewn stone. It is called u201cPlplan Zham u201d because of the shining tin dome.nnVardanants square - is the main square of the Gyumri, stands as the central hub of Gyumri, boasting a distinctive rectangular layout strategically positioned at the convergence of eight roads. nnAbovyan street - At the outset of the 20th century, Alexandrovsky Street, now known as Abovyan, stood as the showcase of Alexandropol, present-day Gyumri. nnBarbershop and pharmacy buildings - The oldest barbershop and pharmacy in Gyumri are iconic relics of the city's history. The barbershop, founded in the first days of the Second World War and preserve the charm of the past with old chairs and signs. There are electric hair-cutting devices that are over 45 years old.
The famous house of Dzitoghtsyan family was built in 1872 by four brothers who migrated from the Western Armenian village of Dzitogh, to the city of Alexandropol (now Gyumri). It is built with the famous red tuff stone of Shirak.The house-museum, exhibits a collection of the Alexandropol social life characteristics, from the 19th century up to the 1920s. It also features the cultural, architectural and religious aspects of the city.nnIn the end of the tour you have an opportunity to have a photoshoot in traditional Armenian costumes called Taraz. In Zanan center you can you unforgettable memories of Armenia in national clothes. This stop is optional, so don't miss your chance!
In Zanan center you can you unforgettable memories of Armenia in national clothes. This stop is optional, so don't miss your chance!
Good to know
Infants are required to sit on an adultu2019s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.