Arpi Ohanyan

Yerevan

Spotter since 2017

About me

About me
I am a tour guide and I love my job very much because I like multicultural environements and my job gives me the chance to experience different cultures without even leaving my country. That's why I chose to become a Spotter. Honestly, I am concerned with the idea that my country is being misinterpreted and misrepresented, because the regular touristic places give very limited insight about Armenia. Spotted by Locals is a unique chance for me to reveal more aspects of my country and help visitors explore it from different angles.

I have been living in Yerevan since the summer of 2017 but I have had my studies here since 2002 and jobs as well.

Why Yerevan
I like Yerevan because despite the fact that its old, historical buildings have been destroyed, it is still a unique city with its geographical layout and view of Biblical Ararat. On the other hand, it's a very weird city, because when you are in downtown Yerevan you have the impression that it's a brand new city with its modern buildings, and it seems that the oldest historical period in the city is the Soviet period. Yet, when you start to explore it, you will even find Bronze and Stone age monuments and some medieval churches. Another thing that makes it special is the delicious organic food, so you should fast before visiting us because you are most likely going to overeat :)

And most importantly, it's a wifi paradise; everywhere you go, you will find good connection, so feel connected!

Where else can you find me online?
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My spots (25)

Ardēan

Embracing art

"Ardēan": a center for art, architecture and design that has its gallery shop on Abovyan street in Yerevan. I like how they combine technology & tradition.

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Art & culture
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Shopping

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Arpi

Ohanyan

Feb 3, 2025

Komitas Museum

Music in the air

The "Komitas Museum" in Yerevan is one of my favorite ones in the city. It gets me thinking about what Armenian music really is about...

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Art & culture

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Arpi

Ohanyan

Feb 3, 2025

Cross-stone Makers

Talking stones

The "Cross-stone Makers" in Yerevan follow a tradition that goes back to 879 AD. The masters' metal tools on the stone create a meditative sound for me...

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Art & culture

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Arpi

Ohanyan

Feb 3, 2025

Melancholia

Timeless art

"Melancholia" is a statue in Yerevan that truly expresses the feeling that has been increasingly affecting humankind in the last century...

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Art & culture

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Arpi

Ohanyan

Feb 3, 2025

Dalan

Taste of Old Yerevan

"Dalan" in Yerevan is a 19th century house which now serves as a restaurant and art gallery. I love the little cafe outside that's under vines...

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Art & culture
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Restaurants

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Arpi

Ohanyan

Feb 3, 2025

5concept

Dress ethically

"5concept" is a fashion concept store in Yerevan of Armenian designers. Whatever I buy here, I always get a lot of attention, sometimes even too much!

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Shopping

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Arpi

Ohanyan

Feb 3, 2025

Yerevanian Lake

Covering the mystery

The "Yerevanian Lake" is an artificial water reservoir. It has many secrets, such as its flooded Paleolithic cave, or the sunk trolleybus in its depths...

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Relaxing

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Arpi

Ohanyan

Feb 3, 2025

Ponchikanots

Sweet memories

"Ponchikanots" Yerevan is a revived Soviet cafe famous for its doughnuts, one of the first opened in the '50s. I like it 'cause it's still cheap & nice!

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Coffee & tea
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Snacks

By

Arpi

Ohanyan

Feb 3, 2025

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