Ani Rafyan

I usually go there for carefour type shopping. But yesterday was a disappointment after a while away from Yerevan. Most of the products are either from Georgia or from UAE. Limited products from original carefour. Either way if you need something really good and high quality better order online from more progressive countries. Regarding the food try regular markets. Its really difficult to find good staff in Yerevan. There are no markings on vegetables and fruits about their quality. And everytime you taste anything there is a gut feeling "thats not organic for sure". Regarding other different stores here - as everything in Yerevan if you wont to overpay go ahead. In this exact mall you can fond most of the brands that are available in Armenia in general. The foodcourt is huge never have tried anything. And they have a great cinema. But unfortunately due to enormous amount of russian refugees movies are mostly in russian. They have 1-2 movies in english at most uncommon hours.

Although the condition is really very poor yet still its one of the best botanical gardens. The paths are great and mostly you can comfortably walk or ride, the information about the plants is very limited, the dome is mostly broken but part of the plants are really thriving. There are small clearings that are used for yoga or meditation classes or just for picnics. Oh btw we saw squirrels, turtles and lizards in their natural environment. Overall its really worth ur time and money are really really very small.

Wow to the botanical garden of Schönbrunn. It was wonderful. All amazing plants in one place where you can wonder, smell and breath. And it was delightful to see student drawing all those amazing flowers. Its just so funny that you can poke to see their works and on-going process. And they are all so kind.

Schönbrunn Zoo!!! I think it on e of the oldest zoos across Europe. From 1752. They have even pandas and rhinos. Worth all the time and money. Amazing design paths, beautiful nature. And you can see and feel how cared animals are. I always find myself wondering how animals feel in those cages and zoo. Here its obvious they are happy, taken care and calm. My 7 year old boy was so happy. He is planning his next visit to this zoo for more detailed assessment.