Highlights
- In 2025, the museum hosts special events and exhibitions celebrating the Great Master’s 150th birthday.
- Experience the authentic 19th-century Alexandropol lifestyle in the Isahakyan family’s ancestral home.
- Discover the birthplace of a literary giant and the inspiration behind his masterpiece, "Abu Lala Mahari."
Did You Know?
- The museum preserves the original wooden takht (traditional couch) where Isahakyan loved to rest and write.
- The Master’s bronze statue in the courtyard is one of the most popular photo spots in all of Gyumri.
- The house was built by the poet’s father in 1828, standing as a testament to the city's rich history.
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Nearest Restaurants & Cafés
Jazz Club
Jazz Club is a cozy restaurant and live music club in Gyumri, known for its harmonious combination of quality cuisine and daily jazz performances. The menu features a selection of the finest dishes from Italian, Eastern European, and Armenian cuisines. Thanks to its warm atmosphere and live music, the club is considered one of the city’s favorite spots among both locals and visitors who appreciate quality and a rich musical experience.
Sheeraz
Sheeraz Café is a stylish and friendly café where every visit becomes a delightful experience. From rich coffee aromas to tasty pastries and light meals, we focus on quality, freshness, and great service. Our café is designed to be a comfortable space for conversations, creativity, and everyday moments.
Nearest Places
House-Museum of Mher Mkrtchyan
The Mher Mkrtchyan Museum is located in Gyumri, at Rustaveli Street 30. The museum opened its doors in 2004 (officially inaugurated around 2006). The building is a historic-style structure (built in early 20th century, with local black tuff stone), originally used as a dwelling. It was damaged during the 1988 earthquake and later restored.
House-Museum of Hovhannes Shiraz
The museum is located in the heart of Gyumri, in a magnificent late 19th-century mansion that originally belonged to a wealthy merchant (the Keshishyan family). The house was gifted to Shiraz in the 1980s, but he passed away before moving in, and it was later dedicated as his memorial home. Across six rooms, the museum showcases the poet’s personal belongings, manuscripts, photographs, and gifts. It houses works dedicated to Shiraz by other masters like Martiros Saryan, Sergei Parajanov, and many others.
Surb Nshan Church
Surp Nshan Church is an important monument of Armenian spiritual and historical heritage. For centuries, the church has served as a place of faith, prayer, and community, preserving Armenian ecclesiastical traditions and cultural identity. It is known for its symbolic significance and peaceful atmosphere.
Alexandra Spa And Oriental Bath
Discover the perfect balance of heritage and relaxation at Alexandra Spa Center. Our spa, established in the late 1860s in 19th century, offers premium services in the Caucasus region. Feel the heat in our Finnish, Russian, and Roman saunas, relax in our hamam, take a dip in the pool, or soak in the Jacuzzi. Men’s and women’s zones are designed separately to ensure your comfort and privacy. Ease your body with our Massage & Body Therapy options. Rely on our expert massage therapists from Bali. Pick the type of massage you like, such as Thai, Hot Stone, Bali, Sport massages, and even a relaxing Body Wrapping with Mud, among other treatments. Afterwards chill in our cozy rooms with herbal teas, juices, coffee, and Armenian drinks. At Alexandra Spa Center, we blend history and tranquility for an unforgettable experience.