Gyumri, Armenia

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Rank : 8.0 (average on 1 votes)

Coordinates : 40.785634, 43.841923 (Open in Google Maps)

Subjects : The architecture of Gyumri is very interesting, a marriage between the buildings of the late Tsarist era and the brutalism of the Soviet era. Among the most interesting buildings is certainly the railway station, with a splendid Soviet-style bas-relief on the façade, a domed interior and some murals in the stairwells. Also very interesting is the statue of Mother Armenia, scenically placed on top of a hill, at the end of a long staircase. In the city center you can visit various churches, the most beautiful is certainly the church of San Salvatore, completely destroyed in the earthquake of 1988 and now completely rebuilt. The interior isn't worth it, but the two-tone tuff exteriors aren't bad. The roof of the old dome also lies nearby, as a reminder of the tragedy that has shocked the city. The highlight, however, is certainly the Iron Fountain, an exquisitely brutalist monument that once decorated the entrance to the university and is now the only thing left standing in the complex.

Recommended equipment : I would definitely say a wide-angle zoom, given the many architectural elements present. A medium telephoto zoom could also be very useful, to capture glimpses of the city from different perspectives. A fixed between 28 and 50 mm, depending on your preference, to devote yourself to the street.

Best months : I would certainly say in spring or autumn. In summer, temperatures rise quite a bit in Armenia, while in winter it can get very cold. If you tolerate the frost well, it might be worth seeing it in the snow though.

How to get there : The most convenient way is by bus or a shared taxi from Yerevan, you can take it from the capital's train station.

Visits : All the buildings mentioned above do not require a ticket

Notes : The city still has several blocks in rubble due to the 1988 earthquake, and unfortunately in the former Soviet Union many homes had asbestos roofs that have not been removed. I highly recommend bringing an FP2 maschrina in case the wind picks up.

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