Yerevan is the capital city of Armenia, a country in the South Caucasian region. It is one of the oldest cities in the world. Although in 2014 it is celebrating its 2796th anniversary, it is little known to many, mostly associated with mountainous areas and ancient artefacts. However, the Armenian capital is a modern metropolis of more than 1 million inhabitants and the most important cultural and commercial centre in South Caucasus.

Not only does Yerevan amaze visitors with a staggering amount of historic sites and a long history, but it also offers breathtaking views spreading all around town. This is due to the fact that it sits on the slopes of Small Caucasus, elevated between 950 and 1200 metres above sea level, on the picturesque Razdan river. The city looks out on Mount Ararat - a more than 5,000-metre volcanic massive, currently on Turkish territory, though it had been part of Armenia for a long time. In the Christian and Armenian tradition, Ararat is believed to be a holy mountain - according to the Bible it was there that Noah’s Ark came to rest after the biblical great flood. It is also an Armenian national symbol incorporated into the country’s coat of arms.