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Sights of Armenia Yerevan
Cascade complex
- RegionYerevan
- Distance from Yerevan1.6 km
- TypeMonument/Memorial complex
Yerevan
About this place
The Cascade Complex project was originally included in the 1924 master plan for Soviet Yerevan. Architect Alexander Tamanyan envisioned the Cascade as a way to connect Yerevan’s central and northern districts. However, the project was brought to life decades later, in the 1970s, under Yerevan’s chief architect Jim Torosyan, and later, between 2002 and 2009, it was further developed by Gerard Cafesjian, an American-Armenian businessman and philanthropist.
Interesting
facts about Cascade complex
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The Cascade has 572 steps. From the base to the upper platform, the distance is 450 meters. The width is 50 meters, and the height of the unfinished section is 78 meters.
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The complex is popularly known as ""Cascade"" because, during Soviet times, an old cascade with a small waterfall and colorful fish mosaics was located here.
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Inside the Cascade Complex is the Cafesjian Center for the Arts (CCA), which aims to showcase unique contemporary artworks in Armenia and promote the best examples of Armenian culture to the world."
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 Cascade complex depends on the weather conditions.
Cascade complex
FAQ
Who designed and built the Cascade Complex in Yerevan?
The Cascade was first included in the 1924 master plan of Soviet Yerevan: architect Alexander Tamanyan saw it as a way to connect the city's central and northern districts. It was brought to life in the 1970s under Yerevan's chief architect Jim Torosyan and developed further in 2002–2009 by the American-Armenian businessman and philanthropist Gerard Cafesjian.
How many steps does the Cascade have?
The Cascade has 572 steps. From its base to the upper platform it stretches 450 metres; it is 50 metres wide, and its unfinished section rises 78 metres.
Why is it called the Cascade?
The complex took its popular name from an old cascade that stood here in Soviet times, with a small waterfall and colourful fish mosaics.
What is inside the Cascade Complex?
Inside the complex is the Cafesjian Center for the Arts (CCA), which aims to showcase unique contemporary artworks in Armenia and to promote the best examples of Armenian culture to the world.
Yerevan
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Address
10 Tamanyan St, Yerevan 0009, Armenia
Yerevan
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