CIRQUE

Located south of Republic Square, near the Sourp Krikor Lussavoritch Cathedral, this imposing circular circus dating from the Soviet era is trying to restore the stars to the Armenian circus arts, which were in better shape in Soviet Armenia's time. After major renovation work begun in 2012, the dilapidated hard structure is now much more elegant and able to accommodate more decent performances by acrobats, jugglers, trainers and clowns.