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Gyumri (Գյումրի) is the second largest city in Armenia situated some 170 km south-west of Tbilisi and 120 km from Yerevan, 90 km north-east of Armenia - Turkey border. This the major city has a population of 148,400 people. Many people visit Gyumri to experience its fortresses and monuments and memorials.

The closest airport Gyumri (IATA: LWN) is about 10 km away.

Places to see in Gyumri

1. Sev Berd
Sev Berd or Black Fortress (Armenian: Սև բերդ; Russian: Чёрная Кре́пость, Chornaya Krepost) is an abandoned Russian imperial fortress in Gyumri, Shirak Province, Armenia. The fortress, which lies 8 kilometres (5. 0 mi) from the Turkish border, was built in response to the Russo-Turkish War of 1828–1829. It is a national cultural heritage monument in Armenia.

2. Mother Armenia, Gyumri
Mother Armenia (Armenian: Մայր Հայաստան Mayr Hayastan) monumental statue of Gyumri, is a female personification of Armenia. It resembles the monumental complex of Mother Armenia in the capital Yerevan. It was erected in 1975 on a hill west of Gyumri city. It was composed by sculptors Ara Sargsian and Yerem Vartanyan. The architect is Rafik Yeghoyan.

If you have seen everything in Gyumri already, take a look on the outskirts of the town. Are you fancy to travel around a bit? Here is our list:

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Gyumri tourist attractions and interesting places

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Sev Berd

Sev Berd or Black Fortress (Armenian: Սև բերդ; Russian: Чёрна

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Mother Armenia, Gyumri

Mother Armenia (Armenian: Մայր Հայաստան Mayr Hayastan) monumental

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Marmashen monastery

Marmashen Monastery is a 10th century Armenian monastic complex

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Hotels in Gyumri

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Golden Palace Hotel Resort & Spa GL

starting $111

Tsaghkadzor Marriott Hotel

starting $99

Your cozy home in Kars.

starting $26

Elegant Hotel & Resort

starting $70

North Star Hotel

starting $56

Kar's Hotel

starting $98

Kale Hotel Kars

starting $44

The Karspark Hotel

starting $41

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