--- title: Yerevan — English Wikipedia · full text with trees · page 6 description: Wikipedia's «Yerevan», whole, every sentence with its dependency tree and pragmatics, CC BY-SA 4.0. It begins: Yerevan (/UKˌjɛrəˈvæn/ YERR-ə-VAN, /US-ˈvɑːn/, --VAHN; Երևան jɛɾɛˈvɑn; sometimes spelled Erevan) is the capital and largest city of Armenia, as well as one of the world's oldest continuousl --- [Mova](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/) · [this page in HTML](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/wikipedia/en/Yerevan/page/6/) [home](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/) / [corpora](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/) / [wikipedia](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/wikipedia/) / [en](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/wikipedia/en/) / Yerevan # Yerevan · page 6 From Wikipedia, [«Yerevan»](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yerevan), revision of the 2026-09-01 dump, [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/). 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[1](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/wikipedia/en/Yerevan/) [2](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/wikipedia/en/Yerevan/page/2/) [3](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/wikipedia/en/Yerevan/page/3/) [4](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/wikipedia/en/Yerevan/page/4/) [5](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/wikipedia/en/Yerevan/page/5/) **6** [7](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/wikipedia/en/Yerevan/page/7/) Minibuses, locally known as [marshrutkas](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marshrutka), formerly accounted for a large share of public transport in Yerevan.[513](../../513/ "tree and pragmatics") Their use has been substantially reduced as part of the city's transport reform, and the older Russian-made GAZelle minibuses have been withdrawn from service.[514](../../514/ "tree and pragmatics") As of 2026, 11 minibus routes remain, using 94 newer GAZelle City vehicles, of which around 81 operate on weekdays.[515](../../515/ "tree and pragmatics") These routes are also operated by Yerevan Bus CJSC.[516](../../516/ "tree and pragmatics") The municipality plans to replace the remaining minibus services with larger city buses as the new route network is implemented.[\[182\]](../../page/7/#ref-182 "note 182")[517](../../517/ "tree and pragmatics") The [Yerevan trolleybus system](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trolleybuses_in_Yerevan) has operated since 1949.[518](../../518/ "tree and pragmatics") The fleet underwent a major renewal between 2022 and 2026.[519](../../519/ "tree and pragmatics") Thirty new trolleybuses were acquired between 2022 and 2024, followed by 45 additional [Yutong](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yutong) trolleybuses which entered service in June 2026.[520](../../520/ "tree and pragmatics") With their introduction, all of the remaining older trolleybuses were withdrawn from regular service.[\[183\]](../../page/7/#ref-183 "note 183")[521](../../521/ "tree and pragmatics") As of 2026, Yerevan Electric Transport CJSC operates a fleet of 75 trolleybuses, consisting of 60 Yutong and 15 Zhongtong vehicles, on five routes designated T1 to T5.[\[184\]](../../page/7/#ref-184 "note 184")[522](../../522/ "tree and pragmatics") The newer trolleybuses are equipped with batteries that allow them to operate on sections without overhead wires.[523](../../523/ "tree and pragmatics") The tram network that had operated in Yerevan since 1906 was decommissioned in January 2004.[524](../../524/ "tree and pragmatics") Its operation had a cost 2.4 times higher than the generated revenue, which led the municipality to shut down the network,[\[185\]](../../page/7/#ref-185 "note 185") despite a last attempt to preserve it towards the end of 2003.[525](../../525/ "tree and pragmatics") Following the closure, the tracks were dismantled.[526](../../526/ "tree and pragmatics") A unified electronic ticketing system was introduced for Yerevan's buses, minibuses, trolleybuses and metro and became fully operational on 1 January 2025.[\[186\]](../../page/7/#ref-186 "note 186")[527](../../527/ "tree and pragmatics") Direct cash payments to drivers were discontinued in November 2024, and cash payments inside public transport were abolished entirely from January 2025.[\[187\]](../../page/7/#ref-187 "note 187")[528](../../528/ "tree and pragmatics") Passengers can pay using contactless bank cards, reusable transport cards or mobile tickets.[529](../../529/ "tree and pragmatics") Single-use paper tickets containing [QR codes](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/QR_code) were initially available under the system but were withdrawn from circulation on 1 August 2025.[\[188\]](../../page/7/#ref-188 "note 188")[530](../../530/ "tree and pragmatics") The unified system also allows passengers to purchase time-based and period passes valid across buses, trolleybuses and the metro.[531](../../531/ "tree and pragmatics") The central bus station in the Nor Kilikia neighbourhood serves as one of the principal terminals for inter-city and international bus transport, with services connecting Yerevan to cities throughout Armenia and destinations abroad, including [Tbilisi](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tbilisi) [corpus](../../../Tbilisi/ "in our corpus") and [Tabriz](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tabriz).[532](../../532/ "tree and pragmatics") ### Underground Main article: [Yerevan Metro](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yerevan_Metro) The [Yerevan Metro](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yerevan_Metro) named after Karen Demirchyan, (Կարեն Դեմիրճյանի անվան Երեւանի մետրոպոլիտեն կայարան (Karen Dyemirchyani anvan Yerevani metropoliten kayaran)) is a [rapid transit](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rapid_transit) system that serves the capital city since 1981.[533](../../533/ "tree and pragmatics") It has a single line of 12.1 km length with 10 active stations and 45 units in service.[534](../../534/ "tree and pragmatics") The interiors of the stations resemble that of the former western Soviet nations, with [chandeliers](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chandelier) hanging from the corridors.[535](../../535/ "tree and pragmatics") The metro stations had most of their names changed after the collapse of the Soviet Union and the independence of the Republic of Armenia.[536](../../536/ "tree and pragmatics") A northeastern extension of the line with two new stations is currently being developed.[537](../../537/ "tree and pragmatics") The construction of the first station (Ajapnyak) and of the 1 km tunnel linking it to the rest of the network will cost US$18 million.[\[189\]](../../page/7/#ref-189 "note 189")[538](../../538/ "tree and pragmatics") The time of the end of the project has not yet been defined.[539](../../539/ "tree and pragmatics") Another long-term project is the construction of two new lines, but these have been suspended due to lack of finance.[540](../../540/ "tree and pragmatics") The system transports more than 60,000 people on a daily basis.[541](../../541/ "tree and pragmatics") ### Railway Main article: [Armenian Railway](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Armenian_Railway) Yerevan has a single central railway station (several railway stations of suburbs have not been used since 1990) that is connected to the metro via the Sasuntsi Davit station.[542](../../542/ "tree and pragmatics") The railway station is made in Soviet-style architecture with its long point on the building roof, representing the symbols of communism: [red star](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_star), [hammer and sickle](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hammer_and_sickle).[543](../../543/ "tree and pragmatics") Due to the Turkish and Azerbaijani blockades of Armenia, there is only one international train that passes by once every two days, with neighbouring Georgia being its destination.[544](../../544/ "tree and pragmatics") For a sum of 9 000 to 18 000 [dram](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Armenian_dram), it is possible to take the night train to the Georgian capital, Tbilisi.[\[190\]](../../page/7/#ref-190 "note 190")[545](../../545/ "tree and pragmatics") This train then continues to its destination of [Batumi](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Batumi), on the shores of the [Black Sea](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_Sea) in the summer season.[546](../../546/ "tree and pragmatics") The only railway that goes to Iran to the south passes by the closed border of [Nakhchivan](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nakhchivan_Autonomous_Republic).[547](../../547/ "tree and pragmatics") For this reason, there are no trains that go south from Yerevan.[548](../../548/ "tree and pragmatics") During the first decade of the 21st century, the South Caucasus Railway CJSC — which is the current operator of the railway system in Armenia—announced its readiness to put the Yerevan-Gyumri-Kars railway line in service in case the Armenian-Turkish protocols are ratified and the opening of the borders between the two countries is achieved.[549](../../549/ "tree and pragmatics") As of July 2017, the following railway trips are scheduled from and to Yerevan:[550](../../550/ "tree and pragmatics") - Yerevan-Tbilisi-Batumi-Yerevan, with a daily trip operating since 15 June 2017, in coordination with the [Georgian Railways](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Georgian_Railways).[\[191\]](../../page/7/#ref-191 "note 191")[551](../../551/ "tree and pragmatics") - Yerevan-Gyumri-Yerevan, with 3 daily trips operating since 15 June 2017.[\[192\]](../../page/7/#ref-192 "note 192")[552](../../552/ "tree and pragmatics") - Yerevan-Yeraskh-Yerevan, with a daily trip operating since 12 July 2014.[\[193\]](../../page/7/#ref-193 "note 193")[553](../../553/ "tree and pragmatics") - Yerevan-Araks-Yerevan, with a daily trip.[\[194\]](../../page/7/#ref-194 "note 194")[554](../../554/ "tree and pragmatics") - Yerevan-Shorzha-Yerevan, with weekend trips.[555](../../555/ "tree and pragmatics") The Yerevan-Ararat-Yerevan route is temporarily not in operation, while the Yerevan-Tbilisi-Yerevan route will operate starting from 2 October 2017.[556](../../556/ "tree and pragmatics") ### Taxi Yerevan prides itself on having connections 24/7 as taxis are available at any time of the day or night.[\[195\]](../../page/7/#ref-195 "note 195")[557](../../557/ "tree and pragmatics") Taxicab service companies cover the entire city in addition to many online taxi service providers, including GG Taxi, Utaxi and [Yandex.Taxi](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yandex.Taxi).[558](../../558/ "tree and pragmatics") ## Economy and services ### Industry as of 2013, the share of Yerevan in the annual total industrial product of Armenia is 41%.[\[196\]](../../page/7/#ref-196 "note 196")[559](../../559/ "tree and pragmatics") The industry of Yerevan is quite diversified including chemicals, primary metals and steel products, [machinery](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Machinery), rubber products, plastics, rugs and carpets, textiles, clothing and footwear, jewellery, wood products and furniture, building materials and stone-processing, alcoholic beverages, mineral water, dairy product and processed food.[560](../../560/ "tree and pragmatics") Even though the economic crisis of the '90s ravaged the industry of the country, several factories remain always in service, notably in the petrochemical and the aluminium sectors.[561](../../561/ "tree and pragmatics") Armenian beverages, especially Armenian [cognac](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cognac_%28drink%29) and beer, have a worldwide fame.[562](../../562/ "tree and pragmatics") Hence, Yerevan is home to many leading enterprises of Armenia and the [Caucasus](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caucasus) for the production of alcoholic beverages, such as the [Yerevan Ararat Brandy Factory](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yerevan_Ararat_Brandy_Factory), [Yerevan Brandy Company](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yerevan_Brandy_Company), [Yerevan Champagne Wines Factory](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yerevan_Champagne_Wines_Factory), "Beer of Yerevan" (Kilikia Beer) brewery, Armco Brandy Factory, [Proshyan Brandy Factory](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Proshyan_Brandy_Factory) and Astafian Wine-Brandy Factory.[563](../../563/ "tree and pragmatics") The 2 tobacco producers in Yerevan are the "Cigaronne" and "Grand Tabak" companies.[564](../../564/ "tree and pragmatics") [Carpet industry in Armenia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Armenian_carpet) has a deeply rooted history with ancient traditions, therefore, carpet production is rather developed in Yerevan with three major factories that also produce hand-made rugs.[\[197\]](../../page/7/#ref-197 "note 197")[\[198\]](../../page/7/#ref-198 "note 198")[\[199\]](../../page/7/#ref-199 "note 199")[565](../../565/ "tree and pragmatics") The "Megerian Carpet" factory is the leading in this sector.[566](../../566/ "tree and pragmatics") Other major plants in the city include the "Nairit" chemical and rubber plant, [Rusal Armenal](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rusal_Armenal) aluminium foil mill, "Grand Candy" Armenian-Canadian confectionery manufacturers, "Arcolad" chocolate factory, "Marianna" factory for dairy products, "Talgrig Group" for wheat and flour products, "Shant" ice cream factory, "Crown Chemicals" for paints, "ATMC" travertine mining company, Yerevan Watch Factory "AWI watches", Yerevan Jewellery Plant, and the mineral water factories of "Arzni", "Sil", and "Dilijan Frolova".[567](../../567/ "tree and pragmatics") Food products include processed meat, all types of canneries, wheat and flour, sweets and chocolate, dried fruits, soft drinks and beverages.[568](../../568/ "tree and pragmatics") Building materials mainly include travertine, crushed stones, asphalt and asphalt concrete.[569](../../569/ "tree and pragmatics") ### Finance and banking As an attractive outsourcing location for Western European, Russian and American multinationals, Yerevan headquarters many international companies.[570](../../570/ "tree and pragmatics") It is Armenia's financial hub, being home to the [Central Bank of Armenia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Central_Bank_of_Armenia), the [Armenian Stock Exchange](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Armenian_Stock_Exchange) (NASDAQ OMX Armenia), as well as the majority of the country's largest commercial banks.[\[200\]](../../page/7/#ref-200 "note 200") as of 2013, the city dominates over 85% of the annual total services in Armenia, as well as over 84% of the annual total retail trade.[571](../../571/ "tree and pragmatics") Many subsidiaries of Russian service companies and banks operate in Yerevan, including [Gazprom](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gazprom_Armenia), [Ingo Armenia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ingo_Armenia), [Rosgosstrakh](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rosgosstrakh) and [VTB Bank](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/VTB_Bank).[572](../../572/ "tree and pragmatics") The [ACBA-Credit Agricole](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ACBA-Credit_Agricole_Bank) is a subsidiary of the French [Crédit Agricole](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crédit_Agricole), while the [HSBC](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HSBC) Bank Armenia is also operating in Yerevan.[573](../../573/ "tree and pragmatics") ### Construction The construction sector has experienced a significant growth during the 1st decade of the 21st century.[\[201\]](../../page/7/#ref-201 "note 201")[574](../../574/ "tree and pragmatics") Starting from 2000, Yerevan has witnessed a massive construction boom, funded mostly by Armenian millionaires from Russia and the United States, with an extensive and controversial redevelopment process in which many 18th and 19th-century buildings have been demolished and replaced with new buildings.[575](../../575/ "tree and pragmatics") This growth was coupled with a significant increase in real estate prices.[\[202\]](../../page/7/#ref-202 "note 202")[576](../../576/ "tree and pragmatics") Many major construction projects has been conducted in Yerevan, such as [Northern Avenue](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Northern_Avenue_%28Yerevan%29) and the rehabilitation of Old Yerevan on [Aram Street](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aram_Street).[577](../../577/ "tree and pragmatics") Northern Avenue was completed and opened in 2007, while the Old Yerevan project is still under development.[578](../../578/ "tree and pragmatics") In the past few years, the city centre has also witnessed major road reconstruction, as well as the renovation of the Republic square, funded by the American-Armenian billionaire [Kirk Kerkorian](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kirk_Kerkorian).[579](../../579/ "tree and pragmatics") On the other hand, the Argentina-based Armenian businessman [Eduardo Eurnekian](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eduardo_Eurnekian) took over the airport, while the cascade development project was funded by the US based Armenian millionaire [Gerard L. Cafesjian](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gerard_L._Cafesjian).[580](../../580/ "tree and pragmatics") However, the sector has significantly dropped by the end of the 1st decade of the 21st century, as a result of the [global real estate crisis](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Real_estate_bubble) in 2007–09.[581](../../581/ "tree and pragmatics") In 2013, Yerevan dominated over 58% of the annual total construction sector of Armenia.[582](../../582/ "tree and pragmatics") In February 2017, the urban development committee of the government revealed its plans for the upcoming major construction projects in the city.[583](../../583/ "tree and pragmatics") With a total cost of US$300 million, a new business district will rise at the centre of the city, to replace the current Firdowsi shopping area.[\[203\]](../../page/7/#ref-203 "note 203")[584](../../584/ "tree and pragmatics") The committee has also announced the construction of Noy (Noah) ethnographic residential district at the western vicinity of Kentron District, with an approximate cost of US$100 million.[\[204\]](../../page/7/#ref-204 "note 204")[585](../../585/ "tree and pragmatics") ### Energy The location of the city on the shores of Hrazdan river has enabled the production of hydroelectricity.[586](../../586/ "tree and pragmatics") As part of the [Sevan–Hrazdan Cascade](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sevan–Hrazdan_Cascade), three [hydroelectric power plants](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hydroelectric_power_plant) are established within the administrative territory of Yerevan: Kanaker HPP,[\[205\]](../../page/7/#ref-205 "note 205") Yerevan-1 HPP,[\[206\]](../../page/7/#ref-206 "note 206") and Yerevan-3 HPP.[\[207\]](../../page/7/#ref-207 "note 207")[587](../../587/ "tree and pragmatics") The entire plant was privatised in 2003, and is currently owned by [RusHydro](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RusHydro).[\[208\]](../../page/7/#ref-208 "note 208")[\[209\]](../../page/7/#ref-209 "note 209")[588](../../588/ "tree and pragmatics") The city is also home to the [Yerevan Thermal Power Plant](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yerevan_Thermal_Power_Plant), a unique facility in the region for its quality and high technology, situated in the southern part of the city.[589](../../589/ "tree and pragmatics") Originally opened in 1961, a modern plant was built in 2007, furnished with a new gas-steam combined cycled turbine, to generate electric power.[\[210\]](../../page/7/#ref-210 "note 210")[\[211\]](../../page/7/#ref-211 "note 211")[590](../../590/ "tree and pragmatics") In March 2017, the construction of a new thermal power plant was launched with an initial investment of US$258 million and an envisaged capacity of 250 megawatts.[591](../../591/ "tree and pragmatics") The power station will be in service in 2019.[\[212\]](../../page/7/#ref-212 "note 212")[592](../../592/ "tree and pragmatics") ### Tourism and nightlife [Tourism in Armenia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Armenia) is developing year by year and the capital city of Yerevan is one of the major tourist destinations.[\[213\]](../../page/7/#ref-213 "note 213")[593](../../593/ "tree and pragmatics") The city has a majority of luxury hotels, modern restaurants, bars, pubs and nightclubs.[594](../../594/ "tree and pragmatics") Zvartnots airport has also conducted renovation projects with the growing number of tourists visiting the country.[595](../../595/ "tree and pragmatics") Numerous places in Yerevan are attractive for tourists, such as the dancing fountains of the Republic Square, the State Opera House, the [Cascade complex](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yerevan_Cascade), the ruins of the [Urartian](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Urartu) city of Erebuni (Arin Berd), the historical site of Karmir Blur ([Teishebaini](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Teishebaini)), etc. The largest hotel of the city is the [Ani Plaza Hotel](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ani_Plaza_Hotel).[596](../../596/ "tree and pragmatics") The [Armenia Marriott Hotel](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Armenia_Marriott_Hotel_Yerevan) is located at the Republic Square at the centre of Yerevan, while the [Radisson Blu Hotel](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radisson_Blu_Hotel,_Yerevan) is located near the [Victory Park](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Victory_Park,_Yerevan).[597](../../597/ "tree and pragmatics") Other major chains operating in central Yerevan include the [Grand Hotel Yerevan](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grand_Hotel_Yerevan) of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World,[\[214\]](../../page/7/#ref-214 "note 214") the [Best Western](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Best_Western) Congress Hotel, the [DoubleTree](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DoubleTree) by Hilton, the [Hyatt](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hyatt) Place, the [Ibis](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ibis_%28hotel%29) Yerevan Center, and The Alexander, a Luxury Collection Hotel of [Marriott International](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marriott_International).[\[215\]](../../page/7/#ref-215 "note 215")[598](../../598/ "tree and pragmatics") The location of Yerevan itself, is an inspiring factor for the foreigners to visit the city in order to enjoy the view of the biblical mount of [Ararat](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mount_Ararat), as the city lies on the feet of the mountain forming the shape of a Roman [amphitheatre](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amphitheatre).[599](../../599/ "tree and pragmatics") There are many historical sites, churches and citadels in areas and regions surrounding the city of Yerevan, such as [Garni Temple](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Garni_Temple), [Zvartnots Cathedral](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zvartnots_Cathedral), the monasteries of [Khor Virap](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Khor_Virap) and [Geghard](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geghard), etc.[600](../../600/ "tree and pragmatics") Being among the top 10 safest cities in the world, Yerevan has an extensive nightlife scene with a variety of [nightclubs](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nightclub),[\[216\]](../../page/7/#ref-216 "note 216") live venues, pedestrian zones, street cafés, jazz cafés, tea houses, [casinos](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Casino), pubs, [karaoke](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karaoke) clubs and restaurants.[601](../../601/ "tree and pragmatics") Casino Shangri La and Pharaon Complex are among the largest leisure and entertainment centres of the city.[602](../../602/ "tree and pragmatics") Many world-famous music stars, Russian music celebrities, as well as Armenian singers from diaspora, occasionally perform in concerts in Yerevan.[603](../../603/ "tree and pragmatics") The [Yerevan Zoo](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yerevan_Zoo) founded in 1940, the [Yerevan Circus](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yerevan_Circus) opened in 1956, and the [Yerevan Water World](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yerevan_Water_World) opened in 2001, are among the popular entertaining centres in the city.[604](../../604/ "tree and pragmatics") [Northern Avenue](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Northern_Avenue_%28Yerevan%29) connects the Opera House with Abovyan street and serves as a popular [pedestrian zone](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pedestrian_zone) in Yerevan with modern residential buildings, business centres, restaurants, bars and cafés.[605](../../605/ "tree and pragmatics") Another popular landmarks is the [Yerevan Cascade](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yerevan_Cascade) and the "Cafesjian Sculpture Garden" on [Tamanyan Street](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tamanyan_Street) with its pedestrian zone, featuring many coffee shops, bars, restaurants, and pubs at the sidewalks.[606](../../606/ "tree and pragmatics") The "Cafesjian Center for the Arts" regularly organises art events throughout the year, including classical music series, traditional folk dance events, and live concerts of jazz, pop and rock music.[\[217\]](../../page/7/#ref-217 "note 217")[607](../../607/ "tree and pragmatics") As of 2017, Yerevan has three shopping malls: [Dalma Garden Mall](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dalma_Garden_Mall) opened in October 2012, followed by [Yerevan Mall](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yerevan_Mall) in February 2014, and [Rossia Mall](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rossia_Mall) in March 2016.[608](../../608/ "tree and pragmatics") International study conducted by Mercer and published in 2019 identified Yerevan to offer higher quality of living, than other capital cities of Transcaucasia.[\[218\]](../../page/7/#ref-218 "note 218")[\[219\]](../../page/7/#ref-219 "note 219")[609](../../609/ "tree and pragmatics") [1](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/wikipedia/en/Yerevan/) [2](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/wikipedia/en/Yerevan/page/2/) [3](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/wikipedia/en/Yerevan/page/3/) [4](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/wikipedia/en/Yerevan/page/4/) 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