Republic Square is the heart of Yerevan, and it was designed by the city’s chief architect, Alexander Tamanyan. The square was built during the Soviet era, with construction beginning in 1926 and continuing through the mid-20th century.
Since it was being constructed during Soviet times, a statue of Lenin once stood in the center of the square. It was removed in 1991, immediately after Armenia gained independence.
Republic Square is surrounded by six major buildings, all constructed with Armenian tufa stone in shades of yellow and pink. These buildings are decorated with Armenian motifs and reliefs and share architectural elements inspired by Armenian temples and monasteries.
The six buildings surrounding the square are:
- the Government House
- the History Museum of Armenia
- the National Gallery
- the Central Post Office
- the Marriott Hotel
- the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
At the center of the large, oval-shaped plaza are musical fountains that light up in the evening and play popular Armenian songs — a favorite attraction for both locals and visitors.
The square also serves as a central venue for national celebrations, concerts, official events, and parades.
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