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Sunset at the Fortress

A timed walk to catch the sun slipping behind the 16th-century Erivan Fortress.

Best time: 19 November to 29 November, around 17:42 local time.About 45 min

Timeline

  1. 17:12

    Caucasus Tavern

    Grab a quick bite at Caucasus Tavern. It is open 24/7 so you can arrive early, order from the extensive menu, and watch the aquarium fish before the crowd arrives.

  2. 17:27

    Vernissage

    Walk through the Vernissage open air market in Circular park. Browse the rugs and souvenirs while you wait for the light to change.

  3. 17:42

    Circular park

    Stand in Circular park and watch the sun set directly behind Erivan Fortress. The alignment is precise on these dates.

  4. 18:02

    Lavash

    End the evening with a refined meal at Lavash. The upstairs room offers a white-tablecloth experience, but arrive early as it can be busy on weekend nights.

Local tip

Lavash is busy on weekend nights so reserve ahead. Caucasus Tavern is open 24/7.

Check before you go

  • Lavash: Mo-Su 08:30-24:00. Reserve ahead for weekend nights.
  • Caucasus Tavern: 24/7.
  • Vernissage: Sat Sun only.

Worth knowing

  • Sun position is calculated. We have not confirmed the view is unobstructed.

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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