A 1983 postcard featuring the monument to Alexander Tamanyan, located in Yerevan, Armenia.
What is shown on the postcard
The postcard depicts a monumental sculpture of Alexander Tamanyan, shown seated at a desk, leaning over blueprints or a plan. In the background, residential buildings from the Stalinist era and the city’s hilly landscape are visible.
Historical note
Alexander Tamanyan (1878-1936) was a prominent Armenian architect and urban planner, best known for the general plan of Yerevan and numerous iconic buildings in the capital, including the Opera House and the National Academy of Sciences. The monument dedicated to him is situated in the square named after him, in front of the National Academy of Sciences.
Present day
Tamanyan Square and the monument itself remain significant landmarks in Yerevan. Although the city’s architectural landscape continues to evolve, this monument stands as a symbol of the legacy of a great architect who profoundly shaped modern Yerevan.
Location (map)
Address: Republic Square, Yerevan, Armenia
Coordinates: 40.179700, 44.512700
(Google Maps)
Coordinate source: Identified by the monument and surrounding buildings, corresponding to historical data about the square in front of the National Academy of Sciences of Armenia..
Questions and answers
- Who is depicted in the monument? The monument depicts the prominent Armenian architect Alexander Tamanyan.
- Where is the monument located? The monument is located in Yerevan, in the square in front of the National Academy of Sciences of Armenia.
- When was the monument erected? The monument was erected in 1974.
See also
The «Old Postcards» archive includes other views of Yerevan from 1983.
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