Republic Square is at the heart of Yerevan, the capital city of Armenia, and serves as a key landmark and a hub of public life. Designed by architect Alexander Tamanian in the early 20th century, the square showcases a fascinating blend of neoclassical and traditional Armenian architecture. Its five main buildings, with pink and yellow tuff stones, reflect Armenia's natural landscape and create a harmonious and aesthetically pleasing urban environment. The square's oval shape is marked by a beautiful stone pattern at the center which, seen from above, resembles a traditional Armenian rug. The dancing fountains, a popular tourist attraction, offer an enchanting display of water choreography synchronized with lights and music, particularly attractive at night. The National Museum and the National Gallery flank the square, enriching visitors’ experiences with vast collections of art and historical artifacts. The Republic Square is not only a place of cultural significance but also a venue for important events, demonstrations, celebrations, and public gatherings, symbolizing the spirit of the Armenian people.
Yerevan city center - do not miss the dancing fountains
at main square do not miss the dancing fountains , they are gorgeous full of color and people. there are restaurants, coffee shops and bars open, the city feels very safe a lot of families enjoying th..
Republic Square is quite a lovely square. I passed the square almost every day on my way to meet tour guides or visit restaurants. It is best to visit at night when all the buildings are lit up. This ..
A large spacious square but with the main roads passing through its a little broken up and you’ll have to wait to cross the roads to get between the various buildings. The architecture is great to adm..
Beautiful square to be experienced especially by night: a very big square surrounded by government buildings, it offers a special atmosphere and is very well illuminated.
Located in the city centre, i..
Singing Fountains bringing in the music to our lives
It was the first time during the day time I saw the Republic Square and the singing fountains (untill then I didn’t knew the name) caught my eye and I clicked some pics. Then the next day during the..