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- Armenia
- Yerevan
- Tsitsernakaberd (Genocide Museum and Memorial)
Tsitsernakaberd (Genocide Museum and Memorial)
Overlooking the city of Yerevan, Tsitsernakaberd is a memorial
honouring the memory of the victims of the 1915 Armenian Genocide
that took place in the Ottoman Empire carried out by the Turkish
government. The 140-foot (44 m) stele symbolizes the national
rebirth of Armenians while the circular construction of 12 slabs
represent the 12 lost provinces in present day Turkey and in the
centre of the circle, at around f feet down (1.5 meters) is an
eternal flame. Every year on 24 April hundreds of thousands of
people gather at the monument and lay flowers around the eternal
flame.
Information & Facts
Address
Memorial Complex of Tsitsernakaberd, Yerevan
Admission
Free but donations are welcome
Language
Armenian is the official language, and it has its own
alphabet. Russian is widely spoken and English is becoming more
prominent.
Money
The official currency of Armenia is the Dram (AMD), which is
divided into 100 lumas. Foreign currency can be exchanged at banks
as well as many hotels, with US dollars the most widely recognised
and easily changed, although notes should be in good condition.
Credit cards are not widely accepted other than in some large
hotels and restaurants. Travellers cheques should be in US dollars
to avoid additional charges and there are few ATMs in Yerevan,
including HSBC. It is advisable to carry plenty of small change in
local currency as shops and markets will often not have change.
Opening Times
Open Tuesday to Sunday, from 11am to 5pm. Closed
Mondays.
Time
Local time in Armenia is GMT +4.