Alan Grigorian
Spotter since 2017
About me
About me
Originally from the USA, I hold a BA in Business Economics and History in addition to JD in Law. I am a lover of history, food, music, travel, and culture.
Why Yerevan
I love Yerevan because it is a quaint city, cultured, and overall very intimate. It is also the capital of my homeland. Cafes, sculptures, museums, and venues dot Yerevan's landscape, making the city that much more exciting and dynamic. It is where both the past and the present intersect.
My spots (27)
Hraparak Metro
Soviet Shdevr
It truly is a Soviet masterpiece considering its unique design and build: it is part metro station, part cavern and, once upon a time, part cafe.
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Ara Sargsyan & Hakob Kojoyan Museum
Overlooked
The "Ara Sargsyan and Hakob Kojoyan Museum" in Yerevan is so hidden and poorly advertised it's unfortunately overlooked. Great painting & sculpture though.
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Modern Art Museum of Yerevan
Colorfully eclectic
The "Modern Art Museum of Yerevan" doesn't look special on the outside but its collection is striking & the entrance is super-cheap! Great for art lovers.
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Santa Familia
Dolmapolis
"Santa Familia" in Yerevan has some of the best dolmas in the city, including lots of different Armenian dishes, including delicious boreks & pirashkis!
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Grigorian
Zoravor S. Astvatsatsin Church
Hidden treasure
"Zoravor S. Astvatsatsin Church" Yerevan is a treasure. This building from the 17th century (one of the city's oldest) is one of my favorites in the city.
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Grigorian
Yerevan Railway Station
A Soviet masterpiece
"Yerevan Railway Station" is a colossal relic of the city's Soviet past. It has U.S.S.R. written all over it. Even when I drive by, I travel back in time.
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Grigorian
Yerevan Museum of Folk Art
Rustic yet intricate
"Yerevan Museum of Folk Art" is one of my favorite museums in the city. It is rich with culture, hidden, and just plain interesting.
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Grigorian
Sergei Paradjanov Museum
Entering a kaleidoscope
The "Sergei Paradjanov Museum" in Yerevan is such a cool place -- as was Paradjanov's life and work. It's like walking through a kaleidoscope...
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Alan
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