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7 must-see sights in Gyumri

Gyumri city, Armenia. Image by Gayane Gharagyozyan

Gyumri city, Armenia. Image by Gayane Gharagyozyan

Gyumri is Armenia’s second city and arguably its creative capital. This is a guide of things to do in Gyumri. It will contain what to do in Gyumri for culture, history, and food lovers alike.

“If you want to know Armenia, you must come to Gyumri,” is a statement profoundly believed by all citizens of Shirak’s capital town. ere is signi cant devotion and dedication in the Gyumretsis’ love of their city, which went om being one of the country’s most vibrant areas to become one of the most tragic.

Located in the Northern part of Armenia’s Shirak province is the picturesque city of Gyumri. As the cultural capital of Armenia, Gyumri’s traditional architecture and rich history will make any tourist fall in love with this city.

The city faced devastating consequences from the Spitak earthquake at the end of the 1980s, but through the perseverance of the people, its authentic architectural facades have been restored beautifully.

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