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Sights of Armenia Yerevan
Abovyan Street
- RegionYerevan
- Distance from Yerevan2.6 km
- TypeMonument/Memorial complex
Yerevan
About this place
"Abovyan Street was built in the 19th century according to Yerevan’s master plan. Initially, it extended to the outskirts of Yerevan Fortress and was called Amrotsayin Street (Fortress Street). Later, it was renamed Astafyan (or Astafyevskaya) in honor of Governor-General M. Astafyev. The street was given its current name, Abovyan, only in 1920, in honor of the great Armenian educator, enlightener, and writer Khachatur Abovyan.
One of Yerevan’s oldest and most beautiful streets, Abovyan Street, holds great historical significance. The end section of the street, known as The end of the Plan, remains a popular landmark, referring to Abovyan Park, where Khachatur Abovyan’s bronze statue stands."
Interesting
facts about Abovyan Street
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Abovyan Street is home to one of Yerevan’s oldest surviving churches, Saint Astvatsatsin, built in the 13th century.
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The Khachatur Abovyan monument was erected in 1950.
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In 1893, Yerevan’s first hospital was opened on Abovyan Street."
Weather in Yerevan
The high season in Armenia lasts for a long time due to the pleasant climate conditions. Warm days in Armenia start in March and last until late autumn; winter is usually snowless and not long. The high precipitation season is variable. The tourist season for Abovyan street depends on the weather conditions.
Abovyan Street
FAQ
When was Abovyan Street built and what was it first called?
Abovyan Street was built in the 19th century according to Yerevan's master plan. It originally ran to the outskirts of Yerevan Fortress and was called Amrotsayin (Fortress) Street; it was later renamed Astafyan in honor of Governor-General M. Astafyev and received its current name only in 1920.
Who is Abovyan Street named after?
The street is named after Khachatur Abovyan, the great Armenian educator, enlightener and writer. It is one of Yerevan's oldest and most beautiful streets.
What is the “end of the Plan” on Abovyan Street?
The end section of Abovyan Street is still popularly called the end of the Plan. The name refers to Abovyan Park, where the bronze statue of Khachatur Abovyan stands.
Which old church stands on Abovyan Street?
Abovyan Street is home to Saint Astvatsatsin, built in the 13th century and one of the oldest surviving churches in Yerevan.
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