Blue Mosque
Կապույտ մզկիթ
An 18th-century mosque in Persian style, with a blue-tiled dome and minaret surrounding a courtyard of trees. It is the only mosque in Armenia still in use.
The Blue Mosque was built in 1765–1766 during the Erivan Khanate period. It is the only one of the city's several mosques to survive, and it is now managed by the Iranian side, which also operates it as an Iranian cultural centre. Its blue-and-green tiled dome and 24-metre minaret have a distinctly Persian character. The courtyard is quiet and planted with old trees and flower beds. Entry is free. Women must cover their heads, and headscarves can be borrowed at the entrance. Please keep quiet during prayer times. It is on Mashtots Avenue, about a 10-minute walk from Republic Square.
Opening hours
Approx. 10:00–18:00 (visits restricted during services)
Nearby sights
- Sergei Parajanov Museum
- Republic Square
- Yerevan Brandy Company (Ararat)
- History Museum of Armenia
- Armenian National Opera and Ballet Theatre
- Vernissage Market
- Saint Gregory the Illuminator Cathedral
- GUM Market