Republic Square

Republic Square is a central square in the Kentron District of Yerevan, surrounded by five major buildings constructed from Armenian tuff stone, including the History Museum and the National Gallery of Armenia. The arrangement of the buildings forms an oval shape that remains partially open, and in the center there is a fountain with water features that lights up in the evening.

Architect Alexander Tamanian designed the square in 1924 with the goal of creating a new center for the Armenian capital. Construction took place in several stages between 1926 and 1977 during Soviet rule over Armenia.

The square takes its name from a form of government and was once called Lenin Square until the Armenian capital renamed it after independence. Today, locals gather on the open areas to mark holidays or simply sit on benches along the promenade and take in the city atmosphere.

The square is accessible on foot from many parts of the center and offers several entrances via wide pedestrian walkways. In the evening, visitors often gather around the fountain area, especially during warmer months when the water shows are in operation.

The fountains in the central area perform choreographed water shows in the evening, with water jets synchronized to colored lights and music. On some days the shows run late into the night, and locals bring blankets to sit on the surrounding steps and watch.