CityBuddy
Blue Mosque
Najboljši čas za obisk
Visit on a Friday morning around 11 AM when the small Iranian community gathers for prayers, giving you a rare glimpse of the mosque as a living place of worship, not just a monument.
Nasveti za proračun
Entry is free year-round, as the mosque functions as an active cultural center. Donations for maintenance are appreciated but never requested.
Priporočeno za
Architecture lovers, Photography enthusiasts, Culture and history travelers, Solo travelers seeking quiet moments
Načrtujte svoj obisk
30-45 minutes
O znamenitosti
Hitre informacije: Only 40% of this 18th-century mosque's original tilework survives today, with the vivid blue hues covering the dome created from locally sourced minerals. The mosque fell into disuse for decades during the Soviet era before reopening in the 1990s as a cultural center for Yerevan's small Iranian community.
Poudarki: Step inside and look up: the dome's interior is a kaleidoscope of over 4,000 handmade ceramic tiles, each painted with intricate geometric patterns in deep cobalt and turquoise. On Friday mornings, the echoing call to prayer mixes with the sounds of Persian tea being poured in the courtyard, a sensory time capsule that feels worlds away from the city beyond the walls.
Notranji nasveti
- Walk around the back of the main building to see the faded 19th-century Persian tile panels that are eroding in the open air, a poignant contrast to the restored front facade.
- The best photo angle is from across the street at the Tufenkian Old Yerevan restaurant terrace, where you can capture the full dome against the sky.
- Bring your own scarf if you want to enter the prayer hall; communal ones are available but limited.
- Skip the small souvenir shop inside and instead buy dried fruits and spices from the Iranian grocery store two blocks north on Pushkin Street.
Where to Stay in Yerevan
Selected by City Buddy based on guest reviews and proximity to top attractions
Search all hotels in YerevanPowered by agoda
Ste že slišali za brezplačne peš oglede?
Po potovanju v več kot 30 držav obstaja ena stvar, ki bi si jo želel, da bi mi jo nekdo povedal že od prvega dne, in popolnoma je spremenila moj način doživljanja novih mest.
Brezplačni peš ogledi. Da, dejansko brezplačni. Brez potrebe po kreditni kartici. Brez skritih pasti.
Lokalni vodič, 2-3 ure
Glavne znamenitosti, skriti dragulji, lokalne zgodbe
100 % na osnovi napitnin
Vodiči zaslužijo le z napitninami, zato dajo vse od sebe
Napitnino daste po občutku
Na koncu samo daste napitnino, ki se vam zdi primerna
To sem doživel v številnih mestih in je bil vrhunec skoraj vsakega potovanja. Če obiskujete Yerevan, Armenia, to naredite na svoj prvi dan. Kasneje mi boste hvaležni.
