4/14/2023 0 Comments VernissageTourists from around the world, including Japanese, French, and Spanish visitors, made up the majority of people who visited the market on my particular visit. It was surprising to see so few things were being bought but the market still functioning, with such a large number of stalls still open. Many stalls did not seem to be selling a large amount of their goods. ![]() I ambled along admiring the impressive ornaments all out on display, while the sun shined down and the water fountains looking increasingly appealing.īut there was a problem. Sellers looked either intensely bored or were standing about near their stall, desperately hassling passers-by for their attention. I took a trip down to the open-air market on Saturday afternoon. The hum from international tourists create a vibrant atmosphere and, for many, act as a pleasant distraction from the intensity of Yerevanian life. Weekday trading is generally quiet, but at the weekend the place comes alive. It sells thousands of items, including pottery, colorful paintings, chess boards, clothes, and jewellery.įor those who like their souvenirs and craft items, this market is most definitely Armenia’s most popular place to buy them. The name Vernissage, which originates from France, stems from the word ‘private art viewing’. It was first set up in the 1980s by Armenian artists wanting to sell their artwork to the public in a nearby square before it moved to Saryan Park. The Vernissage market is the biggest outdoor market in Yerevan. The culture of street markets allows the thousands of tourists to Armenia to enjoy afternoons idly scouring the dozens of resplendent tables for their souvenirs and presents. They eagerly try to catch punters’ eyes and pounce on them when they sense any glimpse of interest, speaking at them with passion and excitement, endlessly trying to grab their attention. Markets in Armenia are full of colour, exuberance, and enthusiasm from sellers. I visited the Vernissage market in central Yerevan to get a taste of what it has to offer. Street markets are in abundance in Armenian cities and towns, keeping alive the age-old culture in a modern, ever-changing world.
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