Highlights
- The theater boasts a rich repertoire featuring both Armenian folk tales and world classical literature.
- Each performance is brought to life with unique handmade puppets and vibrant stage decorations.
- The theater building is located in the city's historical center and is known for its cozy, fairytale-like atmosphere.
Nearest Restaurants & Cafés
Ani Restaurant
Ani Restaurant is a well-known dining venue in Gyumri, blending traditional Armenian hospitality with 19th-century cultural décor. It is recognized for its warm atmosphere, live folk music, and classic local cuisine, making it a favored stop for both residents and visitors seeking an authentic Gyumri 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
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.
The Gallery of Aslamazyan Sisters
The Aslamazyan Sisters Museum, located in Gyumri, is dedicated to the works of renowned Armenian artists Mariam and Yeranuhi Aslamazyan. Founded in 1987, the museum houses a rich collection of paintings, graphic works, and ceramics donated by the sisters, highlighting their significant contribution to Armenian art.
Good Morning Building
The “Good Morning Building” in Gyumri, located at 30 Gorky Street, was built in the late 19th century (around 1880–1900) by order of Grigor Drampyan and later belonged to Nikoghayos Drampyan. The Drampyan family, originally from Erzurum, was known in Alexandropol for its wealth and philanthropic activities. Constructed from black tuff stone, the building is notable for its balanced architectural design and served as both a residential and income-generating property. It features a traditional inner courtyard surrounded by a wooden balcony with decorative elements. Over time, the building has had various functions, including housing the “Gyumri” restaurant, and during certain periods, its arched halls were used as a detention facility. The building is known as the “Good Morning Building,” a name associated with the decorative elements on its northern façade, which resemble everyday morning items such as a mirror and a towel. According to another popular version, the Drampyans, known for their charitable mindset, placed a mirror, razor, soap, and towels outside the building each morning so that passersby could wash and prepare for their day. This tradition is believed to have inspired the building’s name.
Theater of Reflection
Gyumri Theater of Reflections (or Theater of Thoughts) was founded in 2019–2020 by the initiative of Honored Artist of RA Hovhannes Hovhannisyan. It is a small, very cozy theater with a 50-seat hall located in a basement and furnished with antique furniture, perfectly matching the unique atmosphere of Gyumri. The theater presents dramatic, philosophical, humorous, and documentary performances, as well as shows for children. It regularly hosts both local premieres and guest performances. Attached to the theater is a drama studio where young people learn acting skills.
