Hrazdan

Hrazdan is a locality in Yerevan, Central Armenia and has an elevation of 966 metres. Hrazdan is situated nearby to the neighborhood Kond, as well as near the locality Dzoragyugh.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Hrazdan Stadium and Sergey Parajanov museum.

Hrazdan Stadium

Stadium

Photo: Dr. Harout Tanielian, CC BY 2.0.

Hrazdan Stadium is a multi-use, all-seater stadium in Yerevan, Armenia, opened in 1970. Being the largest sports venue in Armenia, Hrazdan was mostly used for football matches.

The Sergei Parajanov Museum is a tribute to Soviet Armenian film director and artist Sergei Parajanov and is one of the most popular museums in Yerevan. It represents Parajanov's diverse artistic and literary heritage.

Armenian Genocide Memorial

Photo: Xelgen, CC BY-SA 4.0.

The Armenian Genocide Memorial complex is Armenia's official memorial dedicated to the victims of the Armenian genocide, built in 1967 on the hill of Tsitsernakaberd in Yerevan.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Kond and Verin Shengavit.

Kond

Neighborhood

Photo: Stamboltsyan, Public domain.

Kond is one of the oldest quarters of Yerevan. It is situated within the boundaries of the modern-day Kentron District of the capital of Armenia. According to Hovhannes Shahkhatunyants, an Armenian historian, Kond is located at the western and southern hillsides and foot of a rocky hill with similar name.