Type staircase Elevation 118 m (387 ft) Completed 1980 Opened 1980 Architect Alexander Tamanian | Location Yerevan, Armenia Construction started 1971 Inaugurated 17 November 2009 Phone +374 10 567262 | |
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Address 10 Tamanyan St, Yerevan 0009, Armenia Hours Open today · Open 24 hoursSundayOpen 24 hoursMondayOpen 24 hoursTuesdayOpen 24 hoursWednesdayOpen 24 hoursThursdayOpen 24 hoursFridayOpen 24 hoursSaturdayOpen 24 hoursSuggest an edit Similar Republic Square - Yerevan, History Museum of Armenia, Victory Park - Yerevan, Cafesjian Museum of Art, Mother Armenia | ||
What is the yerevan cascade famous for
The Cascade (Armenian: Կասկադ Kaskad), is a giant stairway in Yerevan, Armenia. It links the downtown Kentron area of Yerevan with the Monument neighborhood. The construction of the cascade designed by architects Jim Torosyan, Aslan Mkhitaryan, and Sargis Gurzadyan was launched in 1971 and completed in 1980.
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- What is the yerevan cascade famous for
- Yerevan cascade complex music im yerevan mer bak fwsim
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Inside the Cascade, underneath the exterior steps are a couple of escalators going the length of the complex. There are also rooms connected to some of the landings along the escalators which compose the Cafesjian Museum of Art.
The exterior of cascade, in addition to stairs has multiple levels with fountains and sculptures. The stairs afford walkers unobstructed views of central Yerevan and Mount Ararat.
Yerevan cascade complex music im yerevan mer bak fwsim
History
The construction began in 1971, during the Soviet period. The first phase was completed in 1980. Further development was implemented between 2002 and 2009 when the complex was handed over to the American-Armenian businessman Gerard Cafesjian in the early 2000s and a complete renovation was performed. A large museum complex was also planned for the top. Although the construction of the museum was launched, it was frozen in the early stages and has not continued for years.