Freedom Square, Yerevan

Freedom Square or Liberty Square (Armenian: Ազատության հրապարակ Azatut'yan hraparak, formerly Theatre Square (Armenian: Թատերական հրապարակ T'aterakan hraparak, Russian: Театральная площадь Teatral'naya ploshchad, also known as Opera Square Armenian: Օպերայի հրապարակ Operayi hraparak) is a town square in Yerevan, Armenia.

The statues of Hovhannes Tumanyan (most famous Armenian writer) and Alexander Spendiaryan (founder of Armenian national symphonic music) are located in the square.

An underground parking was built in 2008-2010.

Historical events

The semi-circle shaped square is known for its significant role in modern Armenian history.

• 1988-1989: Karabakh Movement protests for unifying Nagorno-Karabakh Autonomous Oblast with Armenian SSR took place in this square.

• 2007: Hrant Dink Memorial protests

• 2008: 10-day long Armenian presidential election protests, which ended up with the killing of 10 people (8 protestants and 2 policemen).

• 2011: The Armenian National Congress protests about once a month since February.

See also

• Yerevan
• Armenian Opera Theater

References