Gyumri Private Tour: Visit Dzitoghtsyan Museum and Black Fortress in Armenia's Second Largest City

Explore Gyumri, Armenia’s second largest city, on a private tour. Visit the Dzitoghtsyan Museum and the Black Fortress, two iconic historical-cultural monuments. Discover the city’s churches and immerse yourself in its architecture and folk life.

Duration: 10 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Gyumri - Gyumri is the second largest city in Armenia. It is located on the Shirak Plateau, which crosses several mountain gorges. The city itself is located in close proximity to the northern spurs of Mount Aragats. Many minerals are concentrated in Gyumri, and the entire southern part of the city is located above the artesian basin. During the tour you are transported to the glorious past of Armenia. You will discover the city center with its two famous churches, as well as visit the Dzitoghtsyan Museum, which is also known as the Museum of Architecture and Folk Life, where you can get acquainted with the life, culture and history of the Gyumri city.
  • Black Fortress - Black Fortress is an abandoned Russian imperial fortress in Gyumri city. The fortress, which lies 8 kilometres from the Turkish border, was built in response to the Russo-Turkish War of 1828–1829. It is one of the most beautiful a historical-cultural monuments in Armenia.
  • Gyumri - Saint Michael Church - Russian Orthodox Church, in the vicinity of the current Gorky Park, on the “Patvo Blur” platform.The clock tower was built with local black hewn stone. It is called “Plplan Zham ” because of the shining tin dome.

Vardanants square - is the main square of the Gyumri, stands as the central hub of Gyumri, boasting a distinctive rectangular layout strategically positioned at the convergence of eight roads.

Abovyan street - At the outset of the 20th century, Alexandrovsky Street, now known as Abovyan, stood as the showcase of Alexandropol, present-day Gyumri.

Barbershop and pharmacy buildings - The oldest barbershop and pharmacy in Gyumri are iconic relics of the city’s history. The barbershop, founded in the first days of the Second World War and preserve the charm of the past with old chairs and signs. There are electric hair-cutting devices that are over 45 years old.

  • Museum of National Architecture and Urban Life - The famous house of Dzitoghtsyan family was built in 1872 by four brothers who migrated from the Western Armenian village of Dzitogh, to the city of Alexandropol (now Gyumri). It is built with the famous red tuff stone of Shirak.The house-museum, exhibits a collection of the Alexandropol social life characteristics, from the 19th century up to the 1920s. It also features the cultural, architectural and religious aspects of the city.

In the end of the tour you have an opportunity to have a photoshoot in traditional Armenian costumes called Taraz. In Zanan center you can you unforgettable memories of Armenia in national clothes. This stop is optional, so don’t miss your chance!

  • Zanan Cultural Heritage - In Zanan center you can you unforgettable memories of Armenia in national clothes. This stop is optional, so don’t miss your chance!
What's Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • On-board WiFi
  • Bottled water
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Guide service (optional)
  • All taxes
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • Entrance ticket of Dzitoghtsyans museum
  • Photoshoot in Zanan Cultural Center
Additional Information

Gyumri ranks as the second most populated city in Armenia, situated on the Shirak Plateau intersected by various mountain ravines. The metropolis’ heart is adorned with two renowned churches and the Dzitoghtsyan Museum, colloquially recognized as the Museum of Architecture and Folk Life. The Black Fortress, a deserted imperial fort constructed by the Russians, is positioned within the bounds of Gyumri. This fortification, sited 8 kilometers away from the Turkish frontier, was built as a reaction to the Russo-Turkish War of 1828–1829. It is one of the top stunning and historically significant landmarks in Armenia!

Location
Gyumri
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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