Vernissage open-air fair in Yerevan to be modernized

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15.03.2016, 18:29

Yerevan Mayor Taron Margaryan has instructed today the chief architect of the capital city as well as YerevanDesign firm to discuss with the company running the famous open-air Vernissage fair in downtown Yerevan the reconstruction of the site and to present a modernization project as soon as possible.

Vernissage open-air fair in Yerevan to be modernized

YEREVAN, March 15. /ARKA/. Yerevan Mayor Taron Margaryan has instructed today the chief architect of the capital city as well as YerevanDesign firm to discuss with the company running the famous open-air Vernissage fair in downtown Yerevan the reconstruction of the site and to present a modernization project as soon as possible.

Margaryan was quoted as saying by the municipality that ‘Vernissage is the right place to get little taste of Armenia and a special spot to witness the fusion between national traditions and modern taste.’ The open-air fair offers various kinds of nice national souvenirs, jewelry and other traditional items. It is open year round, though only on the weekends.

According to Margaryan, a working group may be set up with stakeholders to look deep into the issue.-0-

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