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Gyumri is rich in monuments, museums, workshops and studios, and the Kumairi Nature Reserve in the old district of the city complements the overall picture.
Gyumri is home to the Aslamazyan Sisters Gallery and the Merkurov House Museum, as well as Dzitoghtsonts apartment building, which has been transformed into a museum of architecture and folk art.
There are many restaurants and cafes and, of course, many buildings of historical significance.
The house-museum of the famous Armenian artist Minas Avetisyan is located in Jajur village.
The museum has a large collection of the artist's works, which gives a complete picture not only of Minas's work, but also of the culture of the Armenian way of life.
The Museum of Folk Architecture and urban life of Gyumri is named Dzitoghtsonts in the honor of the rich family who lived in this house.
The museum presents the history of the city of Gyumri from the 19th to the beginning of the 20th century crafts and art, household items and property.
This museum forms a complete picture of the city of Gyumri and its inhabitants and becomes an excellent guide before walking around the city.
Aslamazyan sisters lived and worked in the early and mid-20th century, they are one of the most prominent representatives of the Armenian fine arts who were able to leave their handwriting in painting.
The sisters, despite the fact that they had quite revolutionary and brave views, by the standards of Armenia and the Soviet Union, nevertheless, were not persecuted and were given the opportunity to act as independent and independent creators.
Even the first puppet theater in Armenia opened in Gyumri in 1935.
The theater has a large repertoire of interesting dolls, some of which are decades old.
Themes of national fairy tales and legends occupy a special place in the repertoire of the theater.
Kumairi is the old name of the city of Gyumri.
There are numerous valuable buildings with the status of a historical and cultural monument of the Republic of Armenia, each of which has its own history and architectural features.
The walk, which will last about two hours, will present the courtyards of famous Armenian films, the houses of famous and reputable Gyumri residents, cultural centers and public buildings.
