Raffi Monument
Raffi Monument is a monument in Yerevan, Central Armenia and has an elevation of 1,180 metres. Raffi Monument is situated nearby to the suburb Arabkir, as well as near the neighborhood Kond.Photo: Armineaghayan, CC BY-SA 3.0.
- Type: Monument
- Description: cultural heritage monument of Armenia
- Also known as: “Bust of Raffi”
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Matenadaran and Yerevan Cascade.
Matenadaran
Museum
Photo: Wikimedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
The Matenadaran, officially the Mesrop Mashtots Institute of Ancient Manuscripts, is the largest center for the storage, study and popularization of Armenian manuscripts, combining the functions of a museum, archive and scientific institution. Matenadaran is situated 2 km southeast of Raffi Monument.
Yerevan Cascade
Photo: Gerd Eichmann, CC BY-SA 4.0.
The Cascade is an architectural and monumental complex in Yerevan, Armenia, that consists of a multi-level staircase structure with terraces, fountains, sculptures, and exhibition halls. Yerevan Cascade is situated 2 km south of Raffi Monument.
Museum of Charle Aznavour
Museum
Photo: Armineaghayan, CC BY-SA 4.0.
The Aznavour Centre is Aznavour Foundation's first cultural project. The French President Emmanuel Macron and the Armenian President Armen Sarkissian were present at the Aznavour Centre project presentation. Museum of Charle Aznavour is situated 1½ km south of Raffi Monument.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Arabkir and Kond.
Arabkir
Suburb
Photo: Սէրուժ, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Arabkir, is one of the 12 districts of Yerevan, the capital of Armenia. Located to the north of the city centre, Arabkir is bordered by the Davtashen District from the northwest, Ajapnyak District from the west, Kentron District from the south, and Kanaker-Zeytun District from the east.
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. Kond is situated 2½ km south of Raffi Monument.
Davtashen
Suburb
Davtashen, also known as Davitashen or Davidashen, is one of the 12 districts of Yerevan, the capital of Armenia. Located on the right bank of Hrazdan River, Davtashen is bordered by the districts of Ajapnyak and Arabkir from the south, and the Kotayk Province from the north. Davtashen is situated 3 km west of Raffi Monument.
Raffi Monument
- Category: cultural property
- Location: Yerevan, Central Armenia, Armenia, Caucasus, Asia
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In Other Languages
From Armenian to Turkish—“Raffi Monument” goes by many names.
- Armenian: “Raffu hushardzan”
- Armenian: “Հուշարձան Րաֆֆու”
- Armenian: “Րաֆֆու կիսանդրի”
- Armenian: “Րաֆֆու հուշարձան”
- Russian: “Бюст Раффи”
- Turkish: “Raffi Büstü”
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