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Victory bridge

Region

Yerevan

Distance from Yerevan

2.6 km

Type

Bridge

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

Facts

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.

The bridge is included in the list of immovable historical and cultural monuments of the Kentron administrative district.

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.

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Victory bridge on the map on Armenia