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Sights of Armenia Yerevan
Victory bridge
- RegionYerevan
- Distance from Yerevan2.6 km
- TypeBridge
Yerevan
About this place
The Victory Bridge is located over the Hrazdan River, connecting Mashtots and Isakov Avenues. Its grand opening took place on November 25, 1945. On the right bank of the bridge is the Yerevan Brandy Factory, while on the left bank is the Yerevan Wine Factory. It is one of Yerevan’s major bridges and is considered an important urban infrastructure link, connecting the northern and western districts of the city with the center. The bridge is 200 meters long, 25 meters wide, and 34 meters high. Traffic flows in both directions, and pedestrian walkways are also available.
Interesting
facts about Victory bridge
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German prisoners of war from Hitler’s army, who were transferred to Armenia after the Battle of Stalingrad (1943), also participated in the construction of the Victory Bridge.
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The bridge is included in the list of immovable historical and cultural monuments of the Kentron administrative district.
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The designers of the Victory Bridge were engineer Simon Hovhannisyan and architects Artashes Mamijanyan and A. Asatryan."
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 Victory bridge depends on the weather conditions.
Victory bridge
FAQ
Where is the Victory Bridge in Yerevan?
The Victory Bridge crosses the Hrazdan River, connecting Mashtots and Isakov Avenues. The Yerevan Brandy Factory stands on its right bank and the Yerevan Wine Factory on its left.
When was the Victory Bridge built and who designed it?
The bridge was formally opened on November 25, 1945. It was designed by engineer Simon Hovhannisyan and architects Artashes Mamijanyan and A. Asatryan, and German prisoners of war brought to Armenia after the Battle of Stalingrad (1943) also worked on its construction.
How big is the Victory Bridge?
The bridge is 200 metres long, 25 metres wide and 34 metres high, with two-way traffic and pedestrian walkways. It is one of Yerevan’s major bridges, linking the city’s northern and western districts with the centre.
Is the Victory Bridge a historical and cultural monument?
Yes. The bridge is on the list of immovable historical and cultural monuments of Yerevan’s Kentron administrative district.
Yerevan
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Victory Bridge, Yerevan, Armenia
Yerevan
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