Vartanants Square
Վարդանանց հրապարակ
Gyumri's central square, surrounded by the City Hall, an equestrian statue of General Vardan and two major churches.
Vartanants Square is the living room of Gyumri. At its center stands an equestrian statue of Vardan Mamikonian, commemorating the Battle of Avarayr in 451. The City Hall, built of black tuff, stands on the north side, and the Church of the Holy Mother of God and the Holy Saviour's Church flank the east and west sides. From here you can see the city's most iconic skyline. The square is the starting point for walking tours of the old town, and restaurants, banks and taxi stands are concentrated nearby. Open all day, free of charge.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Church of the Holy Mother of God (Yot Verk)
- Holy Saviour's Church
- Gallery of Mariam and Yeranuhi Aslamazyan Sisters
- Hovhannes Shiraz House-Museum
- Kumayri Historic District
- Cathedral of the Holy Martyrs, Gyumri
- Dzitoghtsyan Museum of National Architecture and Urban Life
- Vardan Achemyan Drama Theatre