Charles Aznavour Statue, Bronze monument in Charles Aznavour Square, Gyumri, Armenia.
The bronze monument sits in the center of a large rectangular plaza in Gyumri, serving as the city's third main public square. The space is lined with shops and cafes that make it an active gathering point throughout the day.
The initiative to erect the statue began in 1996, work started in 1997, and the monument was unveiled on 22 September 2001 in Gyumri's Charles Aznavour Square, with Charles Aznavour present. Sculptor Samvel Petrosyan made the bronze figure, and architect Arthur Tarkhanyan designed the arch behind it. The monument is listed among Gyumri's immovable historical and cultural monuments.
The square and statue are named after Charles Aznavour, the French-Armenian singer born in Paris to Armenian parents. Aznavour attended the unveiling himself on 22 September 2001, and the arch behind the figure was designed by architect Arthur Tarkhanyan, who was also present.
The plaza is accessible from several directions and sits in a central area of the city with good pedestrian access. Benches are scattered throughout for resting, and the space is naturally busy during daytime hours.
The statue was unveiled on 22 September 2001 with Charles Aznavour himself present, and the arch behind the figure was designed by architect Arthur Tarkhanyan, who also attended. The monument stands 6.70 m tall including its granite pedestal, and it is listed among Gyumri's immovable monuments of history and culture.
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