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Sights of Armenia Yerevan
Circular park
- RegionYerevan
- Distance from Yerevan1.8 km
- TypePark
Yerevan
About this place
"Tamanyan envisioned the construction of Yerevan around this very circle, which later became known as the Circular Park. The park project was realized in the 1960s, featuring a large-scale tree planting initiative that enriched the area with significant monuments, much to the satisfaction of Yerevan’s residents.
In 1964, the ""Aragast"" café-ship (commonly known as ""Poplavok"") was built, serving not just as a place to eat but as a space for conversation. It was a tradition that everyone visiting Poplavok had to bring a piece of news with them.
Over the years, the park’s layout lost its circular shape, and in 2005, it was renamed ""Youth Park."""
Interesting
facts about Circular park
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Initially, Tamanyan's project envisioned a 1,200-hectare area for the park, but during construction, it was significantly reduced to just 1.6 hectares.
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According to Tamanyan's 1924 master plan, the park was meant to encircle the entire Small Center of Yerevan.
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Tamanyan aimed to transform Yerevan into a garden city. Buildings were to be only 3–4 stories high, streets were to be narrow, and administrative areas were to be distinctly separated by well-defined green zones."
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Circular Park is located in the Central district of Yerevan. It turns around the small center of town like Getar river and divides it to small and large centers. The park begins at the “Ayrarat” cinema, where the St. Gregory the Illuminator Cathedral of Yerevan stands on the streets of Khanjian and Yervand Kochar, stretching to Moskovian and Isahakian streets. The length of the park is 5 km. Until the 1960s, in the section from the Chess House to the end of the garden were houses with their fruit trees. However, in the late 1960’s they were destroyed. In the park there were statues, fountains and pools.
Circular park
FAQ
What is the Circular Park in Yerevan?
It is the ring around which Tamanyan envisioned building Yerevan. According to his 1924 master plan, the park was meant to encircle the entire Small Center of Yerevan.
When was the Circular Park created?
The park project was realized in the 1960s with a large-scale tree-planting initiative, and the area was enriched with significant monuments.
What was Poplavok?
Poplavok is the popular name of the Aragast café-ship, built in the park in 1964. People came there as much to talk as to eat, and by tradition everyone had to bring a piece of news with them.
How large was the park originally meant to be?
Tamanyan's project initially set aside 1,200 hectares for the park, but during construction the area was reduced to just 1.6 hectares. Over the years the layout also lost its circular shape.
Does the Circular Park have another name?
Yes. In 2005 the park was renamed Youth Park.
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Address
Circular Park, Yerevan, Armenia
Yerevan
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