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Traditional ARMENIAN MARKETS Tour & Food Tastings | Yerevan, Armenia
My second full day in Armenia continued in the capital city, Yerevan. Come along with me as I tour two traditional Armenian markets and go on an incredible food-tasting journey in Yerevan!
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My day started bright and early at GUM Market after breakfast. My guides for the day, Rita and Vanuhi, took me inside. It’s beautiful, clean, and well-lit. Right away, I tried lots of dried fruits, including a fig with walnut inside and a walnut with a sweet grape coating.
Then, I had a tasty dried peach and plum lavash, which is like plum fruit leather. Next, I had an Armenian date and a sticky, dried apricot that dries while it’s on the tree.
Next was an amazing fig and almonds with dried cherry wrapped around them. I loved the contrast between the almond and the sticky cherry!
Then , we came to the fresh fruit section, where I could see peaches, grapes, figs, plums, and more. They had some tiny grapes! Then, I tried an Armenian meat with a peppery and salty coating and some pomegranate wine that was more like juice. I was loving the hospitality!
Next, we saw some honeys and jams, followed by vendors butchering and selling fresh, farm-to-table poultry, beef, pork, and lamb.
Next, I tried a strong, fresh goat cheese that evaporated in my mouth, cheese with herbs, and sheep cheese. The sheep cheese with herbs was strong and almost minty! Next, the sweet vendor kept giving me food! She brought me a cheese and bread sandwich and grapes! The fluffy bread, juicy grapes, and strong salty cheese was an incredible combination.
Then, she gave me minty herbs to eat with the cheese and bread, fresh quince juice, a peach, and a strong, mozzarella-like cheese!
Then, we visited the lavash section, where there were different varieties made from different types of flour and in different tandoors. The vendor gave me a whole bag of lavash for free! It was a phenomenal bread!
Next, we headed to Vernissage flea market. To the left were swords, while to the right, there were souvenirs like jewelry and religious items. I saw some cool T-shirts, jewelry, an awesome wallet, and colorful scarves and hats. I bought a bag, beanie, and scarf for 9,000 dram, or a little under $20 USD. She took 500 off!
We continued on and saw cups, pottery, clocks, religious crafts, handmade tea sets, and more. There were also wooden crosses, and models of Armenian churches! These churches were some of the first Christian churches in the world.
I also saw a beautiful wooden Armenian board game with dice, as well as pipes, rosaries, and more. I loved the barrels they had for brandy, as well as the gorgeous wooden chessboards. Then, we saw instruments called duduk made from apricot trees!
Next were Armenian ceramics, followed by vivid and beautiful Armenian paintings depicting Armenian churches and the mountains. They cost about $125 USD. Every painter had their own style. Some were brighter than others, some were more abstract. I also found some Armenian soccer uniforms, which I got for my nephews for 6,000 dram, or about $12 USD.
Next was the silver part of the market. The earrings, necklaces, and bracelets were all handmade and set with different stones. Then, I saw a 125-year-old handmade carpet. They cost about $1,000 USD.
Next, I came across a vendor selling traditional Armenian hats. She said no one wears them in public, but they were really nice and made of wool. I bought one for 5,000 dram, or about $10 USD. I loved the patterns on it!
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The Armenian Common Market; Gum Market in Yerevan, Armenia
The Armenian Common Market; Gum Market in Yerevan, Armenia
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[한국어 정보] 예레반시내 대로변에 있는 자유시장. 첫 인상이 마치 체육관 같다. 아르메니아의 국토는 체르노젬이라고 하는 흑토로 덮여있어 유실수들이 자라기에 적합하다. 그래서 시장에 가보면 견과류들이 너무도 많이 진열되어있다. 아르메니아는 햇살이 좋기 때문에 이 모든 견과류는 자연 건조시킨 것이다. 아르메니아는 위도가 한국과 비슷하여 한국에서 나는 과일들을 이곳 자유시장에서 다 살 수 있으므로 마치 가락동 농산물시장에 온 것 같은 착각에 빠진다.
[English: Google Translator] Free roadside market in downtown Yerevan. This seems like a first impression gym. Ministry of Armenia is covered by heukto called Cherno gem is suitable for fruit trees it is growing. If you go to the market, so there are too many nuts it is displayed. Armenia has all nuts are good because the sun that will dry. Armenia because the latitude is similar to Korea can I buy it here in the free market in the fruit falls into the illusion Korea will come to like Garak-dong Agricultural markets.
[Armenian: Google Translator] Free ճանապարհին շուկան Երեւանի կենտրոնում. Սա կարծես առաջին տպավորություն մարզասրահ. Նախարարությունը, որը ծածկված է heukto կոչվում է CHerNo gem հարմար է պտղատու ծառեր է աճում. Եթե դուք գնում է շուկա, որ կան շատ ընկույզ է դրսեւորվում. Հայաստանն ունի բոլոր ընկույզ լավ են, քանի որ արեւը, որը չոր. Հայաստանը, քանի որ լայնության նման Կորեա կարող եմ գնել այն այստեղ ազատ շուկայում մրգի ընկնում պատրանքի Կորեայի կգա դուր Garak-դոն Գյուղատնտեսական շուկաները.
[Information] ■클립명: 유럽145-아르메니아01-08 과일 채소 전문 중앙시장/Central Market/Pak Shuka/Nuts/Fruits/Vegetable ■여행, 촬영, 편집, 원고: 김찬호 PD (travel, filming, editing, writing: KBS TV Producer) ■촬영일자: 2009년 7월 July
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Vernissage market, Yerevan, Armenia
Ivetas stall in Vernisagge market in Yerevan, Armenia, 2010, part I.
Vernissage market Yerevan (Armenia)
Armenia Day 5: Yerevan City walk, no snow
Yerevan City Walk, Armenia. Dec 13, 2016, no snow but under -2degC.
The Saint Gregory the Illuminator Cathedral (Armenian: Սուրբ Գրիգոր Լուսավորիչ մայր եկեղեցի, Surb Grigor Lusavorich mayr yekeghetsi), also known as the Cathedral of Yerevan is currently the largest cathedral of the Armenian Apostolic Church in the world, effectively making it the current largest Armenian cathedral. It is located in the Kentron District (Central District) of Yerevan, the capital of Armenia, and considered to be one of the largest religious buildings in the South Caucasus along with the Holy Trinity Cathedral of Tbilisi (known as the Sameba Cathedral). Adjacent to the General Andranik metro station, it's visible from the numerous corners of Yerevan.
Yerevan Vernissage (Armenian: Վերնիսաժ (Vernisazh)) is a large open-air market in Yerevan, Armenia. The name of the market is the derived from the French word vernissage. The market lies along Aram and Buzand streets at a length of 350 metres, connecting the Hanrapetutyun street with the Khanjyan street. The market mainly features a collection of different types of traditional Armenian art works.
Thüringer Bratwurst It is made from finely ground pork and veal or beef and seasoned with salt, pepper, caraway seeds, marjoram, and garlic. Some butchers also add nutmeg, coriander, and/or lemon zest as additional flavorings. It is a spicy sausage and it is long (6-8 inches) and thin in shape.
Northern Avenue (Armenian: Հյուսիսային Պողոտա), is a pedestrian avenue in Yerevan, Armenia, opened in 2007. It is located in the central Kentron district and links Abovyan Street with Freedom Square on Tumanyan street. It has a length of 450 metres (1,480 ft) and a width of 27 metres (89 ft). Located in downtown Yerevan, the avenue is mainly home to luxurious residential buildings, high-end branded shops, commercial offices, coffee shops, hotels, restaurants, and nightclubs.
Armenia, Yerevan Vernissage/open air market...
Yerevan Vernissage (Armenian: Վերնիսաժ (Vernisazh)) is a large open-air market in Yerevan, Armenia. The name of the market is the derived from the French word vernissage. The market lies along Aram and Buzand streets at a length of 350 metres, connecting the Hanrapetutyun street with the Khanjyan street. The market mainly features a collection of different types of traditional Armenian art works.
Armenia Yerevan (Old Covered Market,Gumi Shuka) Part 23
Welcome to my travelchannel.On my channel you can find almost 1000 films of more than 70 countries. See the playlist on my youtube channel.Enjoy! Pag Shuga Covered Market-Yerevan One of Yerevan's most notatable and distinctive public buildings - the covered market on Mashtots avenue - is been demolished. Designed by Grigor Abababian and built in the 1940s, it was famous for its cavernous, railway station-like interior, and its entrance facade that was inspired by the polygonal stone inlay entrance facades of medieval Armenian palaces and which contained motifs derived from the produce sold within, interspersed with Soviet motifs. The building is owned by the well-known criminal and member of the Armenian parliament, Samvel Alexanyan.
Armenia Dry fruit Market - Yerevan
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The Magic of Armenian Breads @ The Gum Shuka (Market) in Yerevan, Armenia.
The Magic of Armenian Breads @ The Gum Shuka (Market) in Yerevan, Armenia.
Probably, you’ve already got familiar from our previous videos with the history and description of several countries national cuisines and the most popular dishes. Now it’s time to pay special attention to the Armenian Breads and Baked Goods, which are very unique. Enjoy great Moments in Time with our Chef in this wonderful Culinary Journey in Yerevan, Armenia.
Important Cultural Information:
Lavash (Armenian: լավաշ; Azerbaijani and Turkish: lavaş; Kurdish: Nanê Loş; Persian: لواش), sometimes referred to as Armenian lavash is a soft, thin unleavened flatbread made in a tandoor (called Tonir in Armenian) and eaten all over the Caucasus, Western Asia and the areas surrounding the Caspian Sea. Lavash is the most widespread type of bread in Armenia, Azerbaijan, Turkey and Iran.
Most Modern Food Specialists claim that it originated in Armenia whilst others state that it probably originated in Middle East. According Peter Reinhart (An American Baker), Lavash, though usually called Armenian flatbread, also has Iranian roots and is now eaten throughout the Middle East and around the world.
In 2014, Lavash, the preparation, meaning and appearance of traditional bread as an expression of culture in Armenia was inscribed in the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
My Husband and I went on our city tour in Armenia by ourselves via walking as we enjoyed the freezing climate which is very new to us the fresh air coming in and out of our lungs is so refreshing. We explored Cascade, the Opera, the Republic Square and Yerevan Cathedral or Saint Gregory the Illuminator Church, the largest Apostolic Church in Armenia. Vernissage Market, a very interesting market where almost everything is sold from paintings and souvenir items
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[한국어 정보] 예레반 시내의 베르니사즈 시장, 아르메니아의 어제와 오늘을 만날 수 있는 베르니사즈 시장은 아르메니아 사람들이 살아가는 모습을 만날 수 있는 작은 아르메니아다. 각 종 기념품과 장신구들 그리고 골동품들로 가득하다. 우리나라의 황학동 벼룩시장에 온 기분이다. 체스를 두고 있는 상인들의 모습까지 정말 똑같다. 기념품을 사기 위해 많은 사람들이 찾는데 “안녕하세요” 아르메니아 전통의상의 인형들이 이곳에서 가장 많이 팔리는 최고의 인기상품이다. “이 석류는 아르메니아 국가의 상징이에요. 여기에 소금도 넣고 장신구도 넣어요. 마음대로 사용할 수 있어요” “이것은 가유식(여자인형이름)이고 이것은 아르딱(남자인형이름)이에요. 이것은 이렇게 예쁘게 접고 다른 자세로도 접을 수 있어요. 이렇게 크기와 모양을 달리 할 수 있어요” 아르메니아의 전통악기인 두둑을 파는 악기점, 일반 리코더와 다를 게 없어 보이는데, 소리는 어떨까? 들어보니 우리나라의 향피리 소리와 똑같다. “이것은 두둑이라고 해요. 살구나무로 만든 관악기예요” “두둑을 직접 만들어요?” “할아버지께서 만들고 저는 부는 연습을 해요”
[English: Google Translator] Yerevan city of the Governorate sajeu market, Governorate sajeu market to meet yesterday and today Armenia is a small Armenia to meet Armenian people live appearance. Each of kinds of souvenirs and trinkets, and is full of antiques. The mood on the Korean Hwanghak flea market. It looks the same to the left of the dealer in chess. Many people find this to buy souvenirs Hello is the most popular doll of Armenian goods are sold the most in traditional costumes here. The pomegranate is a symbol of Armenia's state. Here also put salt trinkets also put it. You can use freely. This way pseudogenes (doll name) and it's a perfect Ivoire (male doll name). It's also a collapsible folding position to the other so beautifully. So I can be different sizes and shapes, selling the traditional instruments of Armenian Duduk seems not to differ from the music store, General recorders, what about the sound? For hyangpiri looked exactly the same as the sounds of the country. This I say patter. It's made from apricot wood wind instruments did make a patter yourself? I'm making my grandfather had a part Practice
[Armenia : Google Translator] Երեւան քաղաքը governorate sajeu շուկայում, Governorate sajeu շուկան է հանդիպել երեկ եւ այսօր Հայաստանը մի փոքր Հայաստանն է հանդիպել հայ մարդիկ ապրում տեսքը. Յուրաքանչյուր տեսակի հուշանվերների եւ կախազարդեր, եւ լի է հնաոճ. Տրամադրությունը է Կորեայի Hwanghak լու շուկայում. Այն նայում է նույնը ձախ դիլեր շախմատում. Շատերը գտնում են, որ սա հուշանվերներ գնել «Բարեւ» է ամենատարածված տիկնիկ հայկական ապրանքների վաճառվում են առավել ավանդական տարազներով Մականուն: «Նուռը խորհրդանշում է Հայաստանի պետական: Այստեղ է նաեւ դնում աղ կախազարդեր նաեւ տեղադրել այն: Դուք կարող եք օգտագործել ազատորեն »:« Այս կերպ pseudogenes (Տիկնիկ անունը), եւ դա կատարյալ դ 'Իվուար (արական Doll անունը): Դա նաեւ մի collapsible ծալովի դիրքորոշումը դեպի մյուսը, այնքան գեղեցիկ. Այնպես որ, ես կարող է լինել տարբեր չափերի ու չափերի, «վաճառելու ավանդական գործիքները հայկական դուդուկի կարծես չի տարբերվում է երաժշտական խանութի, General Տեսաձայնագրիչներ, ինչ է ձայնի. For hyangpiri նայեց հենց նույն հնչյունների երկրի. «Սա ես ասում patter: Այն պատրաստված է ծիրանի փայտից փողային գործիքների »« արել կատարել թխկթխկացնում ինքներդ »:« Ես կատարել եմ իմ պապը մասը պրակտիկա
[Information] ■클립명: 유럽145-아르메니아02-17 베르니사즈 벼룩 시장/Vernissage Market/Flea market ■여행, 촬영, 편집, 원고: 홍은희 PD (travel, filming, editing, writing: KBS TV Producer) ■촬영일자: 2016년 9월 September
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Here are the top 10 places to see in Armenia:
1. Yerevan
Yerevan is the capital and largest city in Armenia. It dates back to the 8th century BC! It’s also the heart of the country. Check out Vernissage Market for handicrafts and Gum Market for great food! Don’t miss the amazing Megerian Carpet Museum!
2. Geghard
Geghard is a medieval monastery about an hour from Yerevan. It dates back to the 4th century and partially carved out of the nearby mountain. It was once home to the spear that pierced Jesus Christ’s side during the Crucifixion!
3. Garni
Next is Garni, a village where you can make your own lavash! Its most notable site is Temple of Garni, which dates back to the first century AD. It’s one of the best-known pre-Christian symbols of Armenia and is a great example of classical Greek architecture!
4. Etchmiadzin
Etchmiadzin is considered a holy city and Armenia’s spiritual capital. It’s home to some of the oldest churches and cathedrals on Earth, including five that are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. While you’re in town, try some fish that’s cooked by using the light of the sun!
5. Lake Sevan
Lake Sevan is Armenia’s largest body of water. It’s a major source of food for Armenians and is also home to Sevanavak, a medieval monastery that dates back to 874!
6. Dilijan
Dilijan is a town in northern Armenia that’s known for its traditional craft workshops and spa resorts. It’s surrounded by forests and is also known for its traditional architecture.
7. Apaga Resort
Apaga Resort is a beautiful accommodation that consists of authentic cottages with 22 rooms and stunning views of the surrounding mountains. While you’re there, you can do extreme activities like zip-lining and off-roading!
8. Gyumri
Armenia’s second-largest city, Gyumri, is known as the arts and crafts center of Armenia. workshops and watching the artisans create beautiful pottery, carvings, and other crafts. It’s also home to monasteries, churches, and museums.
9. Areni
If you’re into wine, you have to visit Areni. The oldest winery in the world was discovered in a cave complex nearby, and the village hosts the annual Areni Wine Festival every October!
10. Tatev Monastery
Tatev Monastery is a beautiful, 9th-century Armenian Apostolic monastery that once hosted the University of Tatev. You can also ride the world’s longest reversible cable car and get amazing views of the area!
BONUS: Old Khndzoresk Cave Village
Known as the Cappadocia of Armenia, Old Khndzoresk Cave Village is an ancient village that was carved into the hillsides of a gorge. People lived there as recently as the 1950s! The complex includes three schools and even two churches!
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My name is David Hoffmann. For the last decade, I have been traveling around the world in search of unique culture, food, and history! Since starting David’s Been Here in 2008, I have traveled to over 1,100 destinations in 74 countries, which I welcome you to check out on my YouTube channel, travel blog, and social media sites.
I focus a great deal on food and historical sites, as you probably have seen! I love to experience the different flavors that each destination has to offer, from casual street food to gourmet restaurant dining. I’m also passionate about learning about the local history and culture.
Vernissage Market in Yerevan, Armenia - July 27th, 2013
A walk through a small portion of the Vernissage Market in Yerevan.
Ecuador Wuambra in Yerevan (Armenia)
Ethnic music
Yerevan Factory of Medical Devices (SMT-BEST)
Yerevan Factory of Medical Devices was established in 2015 and is a highly demanded organization in the Republic of Armenia, in the countries of EurAsEC and in the European Union for the production of disposable medical syringes, containers for blood storage and transportation and its single-use components. We use only high quality raw materials imported from world-famous companies. The goal (mission) of our company is to increase production capacity, strengthen its position in the regional market and enter the international market.
The Magic of Armenian Herbs & Spices @ The Gum Shuka (Market) in Yerevan, Armenia.
The Magic of Armenian Herbs & Spices @ The Gum Shuka (Market) in Yerevan, Armenia.
Probably, you’ve already got familiar from our previous videos with the history and description of several countries national cuisines and the most popular dishes. Now it’s time to pay special attention to the Armenian Herbs, Vegetables and Spices, which are very unique.
We met in the Gum Market (Shuka) in Yerevan, Armenia, The Avetisian (Brother & Sister). A tradition of generation selling and dealing with herbs and spices from this wonderful country.
Cultural Information:
Shukas are Fresh Food markets, known as Rinoks (REE-noks) in Russian. You owe it to yourself to visit a Shuka while here, if for nothing else than sampling the myriad smells of fresh produce and spices. Shukas are stocked with freshly butchered meat (sometimes set apart from the main Shuka in a separate location), Fish, Vegetables and Fruits piled in beautiful designs, Spices, a variety of greens (Fresh Herbs), Mushrooms, Cheeses and Dairy products, Breads and a few canned food shops mixed in the throng.
A good Armenian phrase to learn is Verchin Gina Inch Eh? (Vehr-CHEEN Geen-Ah Eench eh?) which means What's the final price? since you can haggle for ages, and this phrase cuts to the quick.
One of the best times to shop at a Shuka is in the Autumn, when the Apples and Grapes are in season. The varieties and tastes are overwhelming. Armenian food is practically chemical free, a benefit of the collapse of the local economy, which made Chemical Fertilizers Unavailable or too expensive. As a result, though, you may not see the gorgeous colors you are used to in Europe, but then again, you won't have to put up with bland tastes. This food is incredible. Try it!