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Martiros Saryan Garden

  • RegionYerevan
  • Distance from Yerevan1.6 km
  • TypePark

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About this place

Martiros Saryan Park is located in the Kentron administrative district, near France Square and the Opera and Ballet Theater. At the very center of the park stands a 6-meter-tall marble statue of the great Armenian painter Martiros Saryan, installed in 1986. The monument was created by sculptor Levon Tokmajyan and architect Arthur Tarkhanyan. Saryan Park stands out from all other parks, as it always maintains an artistic atmosphere thanks to the works of contemporary Armenian painters.

Interesting

facts about Martiros Saryan Garden

  1. The park permanently hosts an exhibition-sale of works by contemporary Armenian artists.

  2. The famous statue composition from the movie Men (Tghamardik) is located in Saryan Park. It was dedicated to the 75th birthday of Armenian film director Edmond Keosayan and the 35th anniversary of his film Men.

  3. The park is also home to the Erebuni-Yerevan (Tree of Life) monument, dedicated to the 2750th anniversary of Yerevan's founding (1970). The monument was created by sculptor Hakob Piliposyan, architect Fenix Darbinyan, and artist A. Tsilkhiasyan."

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 the park named after Martiros Saryan depends on the weather conditions.

Martiros Saryan Garden

FAQ

Where is Martiros Saryan Park?

The park is in the Kentron administrative district, near France Square and the Opera and Ballet Theater.

Whose statue stands in Martiros Saryan Park?

At the center of the park stands a 6-meter marble statue of the Armenian painter Martiros Saryan, installed in 1986. It was created by sculptor Levon Tokmajyan and architect Arthur Tarkhanyan.

Why is Saryan Park known for art?

The park permanently hosts an exhibition-sale of works by contemporary Armenian artists, which gives it a constant artistic atmosphere.

What is the “Men” statue composition in the park?

It is the famous statue composition from the film Men (Tghamardik). It was dedicated to the 75th birthday of film director Edmond Keosayan and the 35th anniversary of his film.

What is the Erebuni-Yerevan (Tree of Life) monument?

This monument in the park is dedicated to the 2750th anniversary of Yerevan's founding (1970). Its authors are sculptor Hakob Piliposyan, architect Fenix Darbinyan and artist A. Tsilkhiasyan.

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Address

33 Martiros Saryan St, Yerevan 0002, Armenia

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