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Sights of Armenia Yerevan
Victory Park
- RegionYerevan
- Distance from Yerevan3.4 km
- TypePark
Yerevan
About this place
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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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In 1977, the ""No to War"" sculpture was erected, designed by architect Felix Zargaryan and sculptor Vahan Khachikyan.
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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.
Victory Park
FAQ
What is the history of Victory Park in Yerevan?
Construction of the park, then called Arabkir City Park, began in the 1930s, and after World War II it was renamed Victory Park. The memorial complex, designed by architect Rafael Israelyan, opened on November 29, 1950 with a 17-metre statue of Joseph Stalin.
Why do locals call Victory Park “Monument”?
Because of the Stalin statue unveiled there in 1950, locals still call the memorial complex, the park and the surrounding district “Monument”. The statue itself was dismantled in 1962.
What is the Mother Armenia statue in Victory Park?
Years after Stalin’s statue was removed, Ara Harutyunyan’s 22-metre “Mother Armenia” statue was placed on the pedestal as a symbol of the Armenian woman. Since 1970 the three-storey pedestal has housed a museum, renamed the “Mother Armenia” Military Museum in 1995.
What else can you see in Victory Park?
The park has the artificial Arevik Lake (1958–1961), which copies the outline of Lake Sevan and is up to 8.5 metres deep, and the 1977 “No to War” sculpture by architect Felix Zargaryan and sculptor Vahan Khachikyan. Heroes’ Alley was built in 1983–1985, when the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier was also rebuilt with an eternal flame.
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Azatutyan Ave, Yerevan, Armenia
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