Traditional covered bazaar style market where you can buy everything from dried fruit sheets and gift ornaments to a variety of strong spirits made from every berry and fruit you can imagine.
Pro tip: don't feel shy about haggling on the price if you're buying multiple items from a vendor, and don't hesitate to ask for a sample before you try something you're interested in before buying.
To the east of the building outside there's fresh fish for sale, to the west of the building are numerous butchers, and to the south you can even buy live gees, ducks, chickens, etc to slaughter and butcher at home if that's your thing.
Certainly more fun to shop here than Yerevan City or SAS, and everything is local. Just to remind you - the vendors expect you to haggle on prices and won't take...
Read moreToday, I visited a local market in Yerevan, and it was quite an interesting experience. While it has a very local feel, you can also spot some tourists here. The market mainly offers dried goods, but you can also find butcher shops, bakeries, hardware stores, and fruit vendors. Even if you're not planning to buy anything, walking around and exploring the market is enjoyable. Outside the market, there are plenty of restaurants where you can indulge in delicious food. Additionally, many butcher shops are located around the market. If you ever visit Yerevan, make sure to...
Read moreI went here to buy some dried fruits, mind you I’ve never enjoyed them but since going there I’ve somehow been introduced to a new world. The dried apricot were amazing and the dried oranges were a nice flavor. I highly recommend this place and it’s definitely cheaper than a lot of the other places outside and the quality is higher here by miles. The spices are nice to and so is there a section for breads and cheese. I truly...
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