Forbes has published an article about Yerevan, presenting the city as a “jewel for travel”.
The author describes Yerevan as a safe, friendly and vibrant city with attractive architecture and rich history.
Strolling allows you to see plenty in the ‘pink city’, writes the author.
He advises to begin at the Cascade Complex, built in 1980, that joins two segments of the city and houses an arts center. The author recommends visiting the Republic Square next to see the ‘Singing Fountains’.
He singles out the Dolmama Restaurant, which hosted Boris Yeltsin, Hillary Clinton, Gérard Depardieu, Michael Caine, George Clooney, the Prince of Wales, Kanye West, Julio Iglesias and others.
The author mentions Yerevan Wine Days, taking place on Saryan Street.
He recommends to taste Armenian dishes: ghapama, lahmacun (which he calls Armenian pizza), khorovats and gata. He mentions the Barbecue Festival, which takes place in Akhtala and singles out the Golden Apricot as a cultural event.
