The postcard displays one of Yerevan’s iconic fountains, located on Gaya Square.
What is shown on the postcard
The image shows a multi-tiered fountain with jets of water, surrounded by greenery. Residential buildings and people are visible in the background.
The inscription on the postcard reads: ‘Yerevan’.
Historical note
Gaya Square, formerly known as Vosstaniya Square, is one of the central squares in Yerevan. The fountain depicted in the postcard was part of the city’s architectural ensemble.
Present day
Gaya Square has maintained its importance in city life. The fountain featured on the postcard was unfortunately dismantled in the early 2000s.
Location (map)
Address: Yerevan, Gaya Square
Coordinates: 40.181500, 44.505800
(Google Maps)
Coordinate source: Coordinates of the fountain on Gaya Square in Yerevan..
Questions and answers
- Where is Gaya Square located? Gaya Square is located in the Arabkir administrative district of Yerevan.
- Was the fountain on Gaya Square part of the cultural heritage? The fountain was a notable element of the urban environment and the square’s architectural composition.
- What is depicted on the postcard? The postcard depicts the fountain on Gaya Square in Yerevan in 1987.
See also
The «Old Postcards» archive includes other views of Yerevan from 1987.
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