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National Academic Theater of Opera and Ballet of Armenia

Region

Yerevan

Distance from Yerevan

1.2 km

Type

Monument/Memorial complex

The A. Spendiaryan National Academic Opera and Ballet Theater opened on January 20, 1933, with a performance of Spendiaryan’s opera Almast. The unique design of the theater building was created by chief architect Alexander Tamanyan. The building holds great significance for Armenian Soviet architecture, as it harmoniously incorporates the best traditions of national architecture, creating a new quality and a modern resonance. In front of the concert hall, a monument to the world-famous composer Aram Khachaturian was installed in 1999.

Interesting

facts about National Academic Theater of Opera and Ballet of Armenia

Facts

In 1937, the theater’s architectural design was awarded a gold medal at the Paris International Exhibition.

Along with the Opera and Ballet National Academic Theater, the adjacent Theater Square was also created, which was renamed Freedom Square in 1991.

In 1957, statues of the great Armenian poet Hovhannes Tumanyan and composer Alexander Spendiaryan were installed in the theater square."

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 National Opera and Ballet Theater depends on the weather conditions.

Sights

near National Academic Theater of Opera and Ballet of Armenia

HOVHANNES TUMANYAN HOUSE MUSEUM

1 km

Martiros Saryan Garden

1 km

Northern Avenue

1 km

Cafesjian Center for the Arts

1 km

National Academic Theater of Opera and Ballet of Armenia on the map on Armenia