Vahagn choking the dragons

Vahagn choking the dragons is a work of art in Yerevan, Central Armenia. Vahagn choking the dragons is situated nearby to Square of Russia, as well as near Alexander Myasnikyan Square.

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Type: Work of art
Artwork type: statue
Description: cultural heritage monument of Armenia
Also known as: “Vahagn choking the dragons statue”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Yerevan History Museum and Square of Russia.

Yerevan History Museum

Museum

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The Yerevan History Museum is the history museum of Yerevan, the capital city of Armenia. The museum was founded in 1931 as the Communal Museum. Currently, the museum is located in a building attached to the Yerevan City Hall. Yerevan History Museum is situated 160 metres west of Vahagn choking the dragons.

Square of Russia

Square

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The Square of Russia is a square in Yerevan, Armenia. It is located in Grigori Lusavorich and Argishti Streets. Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan and Russian President Dmitry Medvedev took part in the opening ceremony.

Alexander Myasnikyan Square

Square

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Places in the Area

Nearby places include Kond and Nor Butania.

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.