Karen Demirchyan Complex, Multi-purpose hall in Tsitsernakaberd Hill, Armenia.
The Karen Demirchyan Complex features a main arena with 8,800 seats, a concert hall seating 1,900, and a sports hall accommodating 2,000 spectators.
The facility opened in 1983 and received its current name in 1999 to commemorate Armenian parliament speaker Karen Demirchyan following his assassination.
The complex hosted the Junior Eurovision Song Contest in 2011 and welcomed international performers including George Benson, Deep Purple, and Serj Tankian.
Located near the Hrazdan River gorge, the complex includes 184 exterior stairs and contains multiple halls suitable for concerts, sports events, and conferences.
The building incorporates a rotating tribune with 1,008 seats that connects two main halls, earning its architects the USSR State Prize in 1987.
Location: Yerevan
Location: Kentron District
Inception: 1983
Architects: ,
Official opening: October 31, 1983
Capacity: 8008
Address: Լենինգրադյան փող. 1
GPS coordinates: 40.18989,44.48089
Latest update: May 10, 2025 17:26
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