BARS, PUBS, CLUBS
If in the evenings you need to relax, enjoy your favorite drink, forget about household chores, then Yerevan, in addition to its rich cultural life and delicious cuisine, will provide you with a pleasant leisure. Young people's nightlife mostly takes place in bars and pubs, where you can taste delicious local craft beer, wine and soft drinks.
Bars and pubs of Yerevan are located in the small center of the city - on Parpetsi, Pushkin, Saryan, Tumanyan streets, so-called "bars and pubs district", also near the Cascade and on Abovyan street. The objects are close to each other, and you are sure to find a place according to your taste. Foreigners are warmly welcomed everywhere, and each place has an English-language menu.
Pubs and bars in Yerevan are more common than nightclubs. The pubs are cozy, lively and crowded. In Yerevan they are safe. By the way, smoking is prohibited in all indoor areas of the capital. They are open all night with quality music from various local and international DJs.
It's easy to get into the "bars and pubs area" but hard to leave. We wish you a pleasant time!
NATIONAL CUISINE
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Harissa
Harissa is a ritual and festive dish with deep national roots, which is prepared on solemn days as a symbol of unity, abundance and prosperity. The dish is prepared with wheat groats and meat (chicken, lamb or beef), which are cooked for a long time in water, constantly stirring with a wooden paddle, until it becomes a viscous mass. When serving, melted butter is poured over harissa. This composition is associated with the worship of wheat as a symbol of life and the longevity of the nation. According to tradition, when Gregory the Illuminator leaves Khor Virap and comes to Vagharshapat, he decides to organize a feast, that is, to invite and entertain the people gathered around the church. To prepare the dish, he slaughters sheep and calls on the young people to knead the food: “Knead this.” From this expression, the name “harissa” originated.
NATIONAL DRINKS
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Armenian herbal tea: a delicious and healing tradition
Armenia is a country rich in history, culture and traditions, and an integral part of these traditions is the use of herbal tea. For centuries, Armenian herbal tea has been both a delicious and healing drink, combining the power of nature and folk wisdom. Armenian teas are made from fresh or dried flowers, leaves, seeds, fruits and roots of various plants. The most famous infusions are thyme, mint, lovage, chamomile, pomegranate, etc. One of the most favorite among the locals is a tincture with thyme or mint, or both together. Herbal teas, in addition to being delicious, also have numerous health benefits. They are a natural and effective way to treat various diseases, and their use is deeply rooted in Armenian culture and traditions. Chamomile calms the nervous system and helps relieve stress, mint improves digestion, sage is known for its anti-inflammatory effect, can help relieve sore throats and coughs, thyme strengthens the immune system.
