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Sights of Armenia Yerevan
Mother Armenia Monument
- RegionYerevan
- Distance from Yerevan4.9 km
- TypeMonument/Memorial complex
Yerevan
About this place
"The Mother Armenia monument, created by sculptor Ara Harutyunyan in 1967, is located in Victory Park. It stands on a pedestal designed by architect Rafael Israelyan, built from finely polished black tuff stone, and consists of three interior floors. The model for the statue was educator Eugenia Muradyan.
The statue depicts a standing woman holding a sword in its sheath (11 meters) and a shield at her feet. It symbolizes the strength and grandeur of the motherland, the resilience of Armenian women, and their collective spirit. The statue is made of copper, standing 22 meters tall. The dimensions and design of the pedestal determine the monument’s monumental scale, cubic volumes, and distinct linear outlines."
Interesting
facts about Mother Armenia Monument
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The Mother Armenia monument dominates the city skyline and is visible from various parts of Yerevan, as it is positioned on one of the city's highest points.
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Before the Mother Armenia statue was installed, the pedestal held a 17-meter bronze statue of Joseph Stalin, created by sculptor Sergey Merkurov. The statue was dismantled in 1962.
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In contrast to its cold, rectangular exterior, the pedestal’s interior is designed as a three-story Armenian domed church, resembling the Saint Hripsime Church in Etchmiadzin. Since 1970, the pedestal has housed the Armenia in the Great Patriotic War (1941–1945) museum, which was renamed the Mother Armenia Military Museum in 1995."
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 Mother Armenia monument depends on the weather conditions.
Mother Armenia Monument
FAQ
Where is the Mother Armenia monument?
The monument stands in Victory Park in Yerevan. Because it is placed on one of the city's highest points, it dominates the skyline and is visible from various parts of Yerevan.
Who created the monument, and what does it depict?
The statue was created by sculptor Ara Harutyunyan in 1967, and its model was the educator Eugenia Muradyan. It depicts a standing woman holding a sword in its sheath, with a shield at her feet, and symbolises the strength and grandeur of the motherland and the resilience of Armenian women.
How tall is the Mother Armenia statue, and what is it made of?
The statue is made of copper and stands 22 metres tall; the sword she holds is 11 metres long. It rises on a pedestal of finely polished black tuff designed by architect Rafael Israelyan, which has three floors inside.
What stood on the pedestal before Mother Armenia?
Before Mother Armenia was installed, the pedestal held a 17-metre bronze statue of Joseph Stalin by sculptor Sergey Merkurov. That statue was dismantled in 1962.
What is inside the pedestal?
In contrast to its cold, rectangular exterior, the inside of the pedestal is designed as a three-storey Armenian domed church, resembling Saint Hripsime Church in Etchmiadzin. Since 1970 the pedestal has housed the museum Armenia in the Great Patriotic War (1941–1945), renamed the Mother Armenia Military Museum in 1995.
Yerevan
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Address
2 Azatutyan Ave, Yerevan, Armenia
Yerevan
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