Sofia Manukyan
Spotter since 2017
About me
About me
I am into environmentalism, and most probably for that reason, the nice spots in my city that come to my mind are linked with parks or natural spots.
I also love smoke-free indoor spaces. Probably because there are few of those in Yerevan.
I like writing and photography. I am also one of those persons who can walk at the same spot every day and notice something new every now and then.
All these things combined make me interested in writing and sharing about the city I live in --Yerevan-- for those who are ready to explore it.
Why Yerevan
Despite gentrification (which is probably happening in most parts of the world), I like Yerevan because everything here is familiar to me. I feel comfortable here, I know I won't ever get lost here, even if I don't know all of its neighborhoods well enough. I realized how comfortable I am here after 3 years abroad and travelling/studying/working. I felt this is a comfort zone. Comfort zones are there to be left behind and then revisited :)
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My spots (23)
Hanrapetutyan Street
Beautiful old architecture
"Hanrapetutyan Street" in Yerevan is one of the most central in the city, yet there is so much to see here. The buildings are really beautiful and old...
by
Sofia
Manukyan
TUMO Park
When in need of fresh air in Yerevan
"TUMO Park" in Yerevan has a beautiful panoramic view over the city and the gorge below. I like coming here in summer, and it's great for socialising...
by
Sofia
Manukyan
Dzoragyugh District
Ethnographic area
"Dzoragyugh District" in Yerevan is quite old. My favorite part of it now is the house-museum of the renowned Armenian filmmaker Sergei Parajanov.
by
Sofia
Manukyan
Mirzoyan Library
More than a library
"Mirzoyan Library" is built like what an old neighborhood in Yerevan would look like. It's a library, but there's a lot more going for this place...
by
Sofia
Manukyan
Victory Park
Seeing Yerevan from up high
"Victory Park" in Yerevan is where the statue of Mother Armenia is located. There is a museum inside it, but I like it even for just the spectacular view.
by
Sofia
Manukyan
Hrazdan Gorge
Walking along the river
"Hrazdan Gorge" in Yerevan is a pleasant walk along the river. I like coming here to gather my thoughts and get pleasant vibes...
by
Sofia
Manukyan
Ararat Brandy Factory
Brandy tasting and museum
Visiting the "Ararat Brandy Factory" in Yerevan is a must-do thing while here. There are tours and tastings available. Look out for the Peace Barrel...
by
Sofia
Manukyan
Blue Mosque
One of the rare sites in Yerevan
The "Blue Mosque" in Yerevan is the only mosque in Armenia. It used to be the history museum during Soviet times, but now even has Iranian exhibitions...
by
Sofia
Manukyan
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