The Villa Delenda, my B&B in Yerevan. Built in 1906, it's now dwarfed by new developments.
Republic Square, in the center of Yerevan.
The Marriott is on Republic Square.
The Marriott's outdoor cafe
Detail of the Marriott. Note the pink stone, which I had already admired in Vanadzor.
An expat hangout just off Republic Square.
Diaspora Armenians have been funding the redevelopment of downtown Yerevan. I call this style "brutalist modern" and prefer the Villa Delenda - but it's under threat.
Another older building.
A city marshrutka.
A city bus - notice the fuel tanks on top.
The Cascade, still under development.
Fernando Botero's "Roman Warrior". I'll refrain from comment...
Fernando Botero's "Cat"
Armenia's answer to "Mother Georgia" - sword but no wine cup.
Approach to the Matenadaran, the Manuscript Museum
The Matenadaran
It's open every day, except the days it isn't
Inside the Matenadaran
Bible from 1338
13 - 14th century Gospel of Smbat the Constable
The blue mosque
Detail of the blue mosque
Iranian art displayed at the blue mosque
Detail of the entry to Yerevan's covered market
My bedroom at the Villa Delenda
Mount Ararat
View from Garni temple
Garni - a nicely restored Hellenic temple dedicated to Helios
Garni
Detail of Garni
