Victory Park

Region

Yerevan

Distance from Yerevan

3.4 km

Type

Park

The construction of the park (then called Arabkir City Park) began in the 1930s, and after the end of World War II, it was renamed Victory Park. On November 29, 1950, the Victory Park memorial complex was inaugurated, featuring a 17-meter-tall statue of Joseph Stalin. Due to this, locals still refer to the complex, the park, and the surrounding district as "Monument." The architect behind the park’s reconstruction and the memorial complex was Rafael Israelyan. In 1962, Stalin’s statue was dismantled, and years later, Ara Harutyunyan’s 22-meter-tall "Mother Armenia" statue was installed on the pedestal as a symbolic representation of the Armenian woman.

Interesting

facts about Victory Park

Facts

Since 1970, the three-story pedestal has housed the ""Armenia in the Great Patriotic War 1941-1945"" museum, which was renamed the ""Mother Armenia"" Military Museum in 1995.

The first carousel in the park was installed in 1955-1956. In 1967, the first Ferris wheel was added, which became a favorite attraction for Yerevan residents.

The artificial Arevik Lake was built between 1958 and 1961. It replicates the outline of Lake Sevan and has a depth of up to 8.5 meters.

In 1977, the ""No to War"" sculpture was erected, designed by architect Felix Zargaryan and sculptor Vahan Khachikyan.

Between 1983 and 1985, the Heroes' Alley was built, and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier was reconstructed with an eternal flame."

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 park depends on the weather conditions.

Sights

near Victory Park

Mother Armenia Monument

3 km

Matenadaran

4 km

Cascade complex

5 km

Kiev bridge

5 km

Victory Park on the map on Armenia