Yerevan is an ancient, beautiful, interesting city where you will find many interesting sights and buy interesting souvenirs.
If you are in Yerevan on weekends, then immediately go to the Vernissage market, located in the city center, to buy souvenirs. On weekends, from 8:00 am, the busiest trade takes place here, and on weekdays many counters will be empty.
Check out the stunning woodwork. You can buy elegant boxes, vases, chess, figurines, backgammon, watches, paintings, cups and even jewelry. Colorful wooden beads or earrings will be a very original souvenir from Yerevan. You can also find obsidian products on the market. This is a rather rare stone, but in Armenia you can buy various products made from it or jewelry with this stone.
Ceramics are also beautiful in Armenia, pay attention to mugs, plates, jugs, painted cups, original colorful figurines and pot-bellied sugar bowls.
If you like unusual jewelry, then pay attention to products made from coral. In Yerevan you will find a large selection of such hairpins, earrings, bracelets, combs, original pendants or beads. All products are original in shape and handmade, and colors range from sky blue to orange.
Sets of spices can be an inexpensive but necessary souvenir. You definitely won’t be able to buy such spices from us, their aroma, and the variety will amaze even experienced travelers.
Both tea and coffee are good in Armenia, pay attention to Urts-thyme tea. This aromatic tea will appeal to lovers of herbal teas. For coffee, try the products of the Royal Armenia company; they have proven themselves very well in the foreign market.
Among the edible souvenirs, you should definitely try and buy basturma and homemade cheese. Fruits, especially pomegranates, are also very tasty in Armenia. If you visit the country outside the fruit season, buy dried or candied fruits. Fruits dipped in honey and chocolate are also delicious here.
For drinks, of course, you need to bring Armenian cognac. The most popular brands are “Ararat”, “Noy”, “Shustov” and “Arame”. If you have time, visit the Ararat or Noy factories in Yerevan. There you can taste excellent aged cognacs and buy the ones you like.