Gyumri Գյումրի

The administrative building of Shirak Province in Gyumri, Armenia


Gyumri (Armenian: Գյումրի) is the capital and largest city of Shirak Province, in northwest Armenia. It covers 45 sq km (17.4 sq mi) and has a population of 146,000 (2011 estimate).

Gyumri is located by the banks of the Akhurian River, at an elevation of 1,509 m (4,952 ft). It is 126 km from Yerevan. With a history going back to the 8th century BC, it is one of the oldest cities with a recorded history in Armenia. Originally known as Gyumri (or Kumayri), it has also been called Alexandropol from 1840 to 1924 and Leninakan from 1924 to 1990.

Church of the Holy Mother of God, Gyumri


The earthquake of 1988 has destroyed many of the historic buildings in the old town of Gyumri, which otherwise has a rich history. Some of its neighborhoods, such as Kumayri, has survived the last two major earthquakes, in 1926 and 1988.

Today tourism has become an increasingly important source of revenue for Gyumri.

Visiting Gyumri

Shirak International Airport (LWN), located 5 km from Gyumri, is the second biggest airport in Armenia. It receives flights from Krasnodar, Moscow, Rostov-on-Don and Sochi.

A more practical way to reach Gyumri from Yerevan is to take the van, called marshutni. You can board those at the Kino Rosia's parking lot.

Church of St Jacob of Nisibis, Gyumri

Places of Interest in Gyumri

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