Sight guide · Yerevan · Armenia
Visiting Blue Mosque
Built in the 18th century, the Blue Mosque is the only functioning mosque in Yerevan.
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Quick answer
Blue Mosque is a religious site in Mashtots Avenue, Yerevan. Allow 30 minutes; it is free. Booking ahead is not usually needed.
Key facts
- Type
- Religious site
- Area
- Mashtots Avenue
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Book ahead
- Not usually needed
- Good for
- free, architecture and off the beaten path
- Best months
- April and October–November
About Blue Mosque
Built in the 18th century, the Blue Mosque is the only functioning mosque in Yerevan. Its tiled dome and minaret rise above a peaceful courtyard garden with fountains.
Tip: Dress modestly; women should cover their hair, and scarves are usually available at the entrance.
Plan your visit
- Time needed: 30 minutes.
- Cost: Free — no ticket needed for the main area.
- Book ahead: not usually needed; buy on arrival.
- Where: Mashtots Avenue, long central avenue leading to the Matenadaran.
Best time to visit Blue Mosque
To avoid the biggest crowds, aim for the quietest of the good months:
- November: 11°C (52°F) highs, about 5 rainy days, quiet crowds.
- October: 21°C (70°F) highs, about 5 rainy days, moderate crowds.
- April: 19°C (66°F) highs, about 8 rainy days, moderate crowds.
When to visit Yerevan has the full month-by-month picture.
Fit it into your trip
Blue Mosque is not on our short itineraries, so plan it as an extra once you have seen Cascade and Cafesjian Center for the Arts and Republic Square.
- No. 10 of the 17 sights in our Yerevan things-to-do list.
- Day 5 of the 5-day plan.
- Listed in free things to do in Yerevan.
Near Blue Mosque
Also in Mashtots Avenue, so you can walk between them:
- Matenadaran — 1.5 hours, low cost
If you like Blue Mosque
- Republic Square — Republic Square, 30 minutes
- Saint Gregory the Illuminator Cathedral — Republic Square, 30 minutes
- Opera House and Swan Lake — Northern Avenue and Opera, 30 minutes or an evening performance
- Katoghike Church — Republic Square, 15 minutes
Staying near Blue Mosque
Stay in Mashtots Avenue ($$) to walk here: long central avenue leading to the Matenadaran. All areas to stay in Yerevan.
Questions travellers ask
+How long do you need at Blue Mosque?
Plan 30 minutes. With Matenadaran nearby, it fits a half-day in Mashtots Avenue.
+Is Blue Mosque free?
Yes, it is free to visit.
+When is the best time to visit Blue Mosque?
April and October–November, the quietest of the good months. Dress modestly; women should cover their hair, and scarves are usually available at the entrance.
+Do I need to book Blue Mosque in advance?
Usually not: you can decide on the day.