Where to go in Gyumri?

Nazik Avdalyan

Where does world champion Nazik Avdalyan recommend visiting? Weightlifting champion Nazik Avdalyan suggests visiting the places in Gyumri that hold special significance and connect with the city’s rich culture and heritage. Nazik’s first stop is the “Gyumri Sports High School of Excellence.” This is where Nazik has gradually shaped her athletic journey. A visit here […]

Anahit Sahakyan

Where does folk singer Anahit Sahakyan recommend visiting? Folk singer Anahit Sahakyan notes that upon entering Gyumri, you immediately feel the unique hospitality and warmth of the locals, which has become a way of life for them. To truly experience the essence of Gyumri, Anahit recommends taking a ride in the traditional phaeton at Vardanants […]

Mkrtich Arzumanyan

Where does actor and producer Mkrtich Arzumanyan recommend visiting? According to comedian Mkrtich, the first place to visit when you enter the city is the Dzitoghtsyan Museum of National Architecture, where you can learn about Gyumri’s folk architecture, history, culture, and urban lifestyle. He also suggests seeing the Black Fortress, built in 1834, which stands […]

Gor Hakobyan

Where does singer, actor, and host Gor Hakobyan recommend visiting? Gor mentions that one of the most important places to visit in Gyumri is the Vardan Ajemian State Drama Theatre. He also emphasizes understanding and feeling the performances to more thoroughly enjoy your time there. For dining, Gor suggests visiting  “Cherkezi Dzor” to enjoy fish, […]

Valeri Lyoka Ghazaryan

Where does singer Valeri “Lyoka” Ghazaryan recommend visiting? Talented singer and founder of the “Lyokas” brand, Valeri recommends enjoying your morning coffee at Ponchik-Monchik Café, savoring delicious pastries. On top of that, buying some Gyumri souvenirs after wandering the city and admiring the wonderful architecture.Valeri also endorses staying at the “Komunna” guesthouse to end the […]

Raffi Petrosyan-Tsovinar Hakobyan

Where do Raffi Petrosyan and Tsovinar Hakobyan recommend going in Gyumri? What to do: 1. First, visit Lake Arpi. 2. Walk in the Kumayri historical center. 3. Walk to the Black Fortress and take a selfie by the red walls of the Tumo Center along the way. 😀 Where to eat: 1. Have breakfast at […]

Hovhannes Hovhannisyan

Where does Gyumri actor Hovhannes Hovhannisyan recommend going? – Theater of thoughts – Mher Mkrtchyan Museum – Aslamazyan Sisters Museum – Merkurov, Shiraz, and Isahakyan House-Museums – The Black Fortress – “Tars u shitak” Museum – Museum of Illusions

Levon Beglaryan

Where does actor and screenwriter Levon Beglaryan recommend going? The talented actor recommends visiting the “Black Fortress” to get acquainted with the city’s culture. He also recommends visiting the ”Drama Theater” to watch a performance. What is Gyumri without traditional dishes? To try the special Gyumri’s qyalla, he suggests going to Ani Restaurant to feel […]

Gevorg Phogosyan

Where does Impact Hub Yerevan’s Executive Director Gevorg Poghosyan recommend going in Gyumri? When Gevorg Poghosyan comes to Gyumri he enjoys coffee and what he describes as the most delicious pastries at “Aregak.” According to him, it’s impossible to find more delicious pastries anywhere in Armenia. After having coffee, he recommends visiting the Aslamazyan Sisters […]

Siranush Kostanyan

Where does Agile Project Manager Siranush Kostanyan suggest visiting in Gyumri? One of the well-known project managers in Armenia, Siranush Kostanyan, suggests that people visit the “Herbs and Honey” cafe and try their eggs with tomatoes while visiting Gyumri, and then continue their journey to “Aslamazyan Sisters Gallery”. Afterward, she recommends purchasing a painting by […]