The common question that tourists usually ask is "What to buy in Armenia?"

If you want to savor an authentic shopping experience in Armenia, especially the best examples of Armenian folk art, souvenirs, handicrafts and antiques, carved wood and art works, needlework, dolls, traditional carpets, old collections of coins and medallions, books, unique jewellery, and much more - Yerevan’s Vernissage market is right up your alley.

This is one of the best open air markets in the world and most crowded market in Yerevan. The Vernissage is starting with the Republic Square Metro Station and ending up on the Khanjyan Street. The market is fully functioning on the weekends, though, lots of vendors show up on weekdays as well.

You can also buy wonderful paintings by the seriously talented local artists at the “Painter’s Vernissage”. Not the same as the large Vernissage on the Khanjyan Street, the “Painter's Vernissage” is located at the beautiful Martiros Saryan Park and features paintings only.

Every type of painting you can imagine is present here, something for everyone. They're set up here every single day, but more paintings are at display on the weekends. The place is especially lovely during the autumn, when the ground is covered with fallen leaves in different colors, and that resonates with the colors of paintings.

Another great place to buy art and souvenirs in Yerevan is the “Dalan Art & Souvenir Shop“, located on one of the oldest streets of Yerevan, the Abovian Street. This tiny, very cozy shop is filled with an abundance of handmade crafts and jewelry made by local craftsmen. The atmosphere is simply magical thanks to the variety of colors and symbolism displayed all around.

The offer of souvenirs in this shop ranges from items of more traditional Armenian craftsmanship to small pieces of art executed in rather modern fashion by contemporary artists. Whether you’re looking to buy a piece of traditional jewelry as a souvenir, or something more mainstream like a magnets with Armenia’s landmarks - check them all out in “Dalan“.

Ask our Phoenix Tour guides for assistance for shopping in Armenia, which includes a run-down of the best Armenian souvenirs, plus recommendations for where to do your souvenir shopping in Yerevan.

Visiting the Vernissage market is on the itinerary of our many tours. For more information, please visit our TOURS page or contact us at info@phoenixtour.am