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Sunrise

Sunrise at the Railways

Beat the crowds and the heat by watching the sun break over Yerevan from the platform of a century-old locomotive.

Best time: sunriseAbout 120 min

Timeline

  1. 07:37

    Kamurj

    Grab a coffee and a quick bite at Kamurj. It is open 24/7, so you can fuel up before the day begins.

  2. 08:07

    Armenian Railways Museum

    Walk to the Armenian Railways Museum. The steam locomotive and carriage stand in the station, accessible by crossing the tracks at the Yerevan end of the platforms. Arrive early to find a good spot on the platform for the view.

  3. 08:22

    Armenian Railways Museum

    Watch the sunrise. The sun rises toward the WSW, casting light on the historic railway exhibits. This is the quietest time to see the large outdoor exhibits in the adjacent garden.

  4. 08:52

    Prepa

    Head to Prepa for a proper breakfast. It opens at 08:00, so it will be ready for you after your morning view.

Local tip

The museum is closed on Mondays, so plan accordingly. The exhibits are in Armenian and Russian, so bring an eye for the machinery rather than reading the labels.

Check before you go

  • Kamurj is open 24/7.
  • Prepa opens at 08:00.
  • Armenian Railways Museum is closed Mondays.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Yerevan (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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