tsitsernakaberd

This our my 3rd visit to Armenia, and this time too we decided to visit Tsitsernagaperd, why? - Well first of all the Genocide is a part of the history of Armenians (100 years already) and by respect of all 1500 000 Armenians who died enduring unspeakable atrocities, a moment of prayer and remembrance is in order. - During each visit we ask ourself why ? What have they done ? How savage can be the people who killed tortured without discrimination women children old people, well those who were not previously executed in their village like my grandfather's 3 older brothers. - With all that the history is told with geographical details and numbers. - With all this the architecture is stunning and reflects very well the events and the serenity for remembrance.

Tsitsernakaberd is a memorial in honor of the genocide victims. The eternal flame and the monument serve as a reminder of the sad plight of the innocent Armenians who died in the hands of the Turkish. The museum is currently under reconstruction in preparation for the upcoming genocide anniversary to be commemoratednext year.

Unfortunately when we went there it was some maintenance with reconstruction going on but still worth it to visit that sacred place ,with beautiful view and sad memories for Armenian history

Every person visiting Armenia should go and check out this place, I've been to it many years ago and I remember its ground, the eternal fire which makes you think of the reasons why this place is made. The museum was closed, they said it opens on specific days .. But still the place needs visiting for sure.

Must go here to pay tribute to our fallen soilders. It's very peaceful, quiet and humbling. It's sad to think what these people have been through.

The Genocide Museum is closed until further notice. The tower is being renovated - it's completely under scaffolding.As an Armenian, you have to go visit Tsitsernakaberd - there's no getting around it! But since it's the 99th anniversary of the Genocide, everything is being upgraded for next year's centennial.The eternal flame is still there, filling us with awe and reverence while we remember our ancestors who were butchered during the Genocide of 1915, but the construction took away from the experience.

As previous reviewers have stated the main museum is closed and there is only a small exhibition open at the moment although you can visit the memorial with no restriction. The small exhibition is worth seeing though, not everything is in english but you can follow it all and its very sad really. There are a selection of photos and documents, I particularly found the pictures of the kidnapped girls harrowing as they were forced into prostitution by the Turks and tattooed forcibly to mark them forever, also the story of the children who were kidnapped by Turkish and Kurdish muslims from their families by force. Terrible. I am not Armenian but the monuments towering pillars like fingers against the sky over the flame was very dramatic and emotional.

Beautiful views. Elegant structures. Eternally burning fire in memory of the victims of the 1915 Armenian Genocide. Worth the trip for the monument alone, views, and the trees planted by various heads of state. NOTE THAT THE MUSEUM ITSELF IS CLOSED UNTIL 2015, which the locals didn't seem to know.

Beautifully laid out, elegant structure in it's simplicity. Well worth the trip even though the museum is closed untill 2015

Took a taxi to this hillside memorial with magnificent views of Yerevan and surrounds. During my visit the memorial was undergoing construction and upgrading and therefore not much to see and learn. There was no sign indicating this at the entrance or thereabouts. The walk to the memorial was long with no signs indicating direction. So in short the visit was a great disappointment to a memorial commemorating such a significant historical series of events. Suggest you try and find someone in Yerevan that can give you an update on the upgrades and go with an organised tour that knows the ropes and where to go.

Take a flower, get a taxi from down town Yerevan and pay your respect to the victims of the 1915 genocide, 1.5 million people been murdered by Turkish empire back then, also you might get the chance to visit the museum if not it's available online - virtual copy, I visited the memorial by 25th April during the memorial week, PS you will have a spectacular view for Yerevan from up there Taxi from Yerevan down town would charge 1100 Drams

Monument was built about 50 years ago, as a memorial of victims during 1898-1920 massacres in Western Armenia by Ottoman Empire.

Make sure you purcahse a flower to take with you. It's respectful and a nice thing to do. Take your time walking around and notice the memorial to all the cities that were affected by the acts of genocide.

The area is like a park with clean walksides and fresh air. It is an excellent place to walk and rest during summer and even spring and autumn. Part of the city is visible from the top.

Absolutely impressive. The monument and the museum overlook the mount Ararat. On a clear day, it seems really close and is harmonious with the setting of both the museum and the monument. A must if in Yerevan.