Victory Park in Yerevan: Mother Armenia & Visitor Guide

Victory Park in Yerevan, also known as Haghtanak or Akhtanak Park and locally as “the Monument”, stands on a hill north of the city centre. Visitors come for the Mother Armenia monument, the military museum, panoramic views of Yerevan and Mount Ararat, while families also spend time at the lake and amusement rides.

The site combines a memorial complex, a city park and a viewpoint. Allow about 1–1.5 hours for the monument and the main sights. If you also want to visit the museum, explore the amusement area or spend time near the lake, plan for 2–3 hours.


Location	North of central Yerevan, 2 Azatutyan Avenue
Admission	Free
Main sights	Mother Armenia, military museum, Eternal Flame, viewpoint, lake and rides
Time needed	1–1.5 hours; 2–3 hours with the museum and attractions
Best time to visit	Year-round; mornings and late afternoons are more comfortable for walking
Best for	History lovers, city views and families with children

What to See at Victory Park

Mother Armenia Monument

The park’s main landmark is the 22-metre copper Mother Armenia statue, installed in 1967 and created by sculptor Ara Harutyunyan. Together with its pedestal, the memorial complex is approximately 51 metres high.

The female figure holding a sword represents strength and the readiness to protect the country. Architect Rafael Israelyan designed the black-tuff pedestal in a form inspired by an Armenian three-nave basilica. The monument can be seen from many parts of central Yerevan.

Mother Armenia monument in Victory Park, Yerevan

Mother Armenia Military History Museum

The Mother Armenia Military History Museum opened inside the pedestal in 1970. Its main exhibitions cover the participation of Armenians in the Second World War and later periods of Armenian military history. The collection includes documents, photographs, medals, personal belongings and weapons.

According to the official Visit Yerevan tourism portal, the museum is open Tuesday to Friday from 10:00 to 17:00 and Saturday to Sunday from 10:00 to 15:00. Admission is free.

Eternal Flame and Military Equipment

The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and its Eternal Flame stand in front of the monument and are approached along Heroes’ Alley. Several pieces of military equipment are displayed outdoors nearby, including a tank, armoured vehicles, artillery and an aircraft.

This part of the park is primarily a place of remembrance. It becomes especially busy on 9 May, when commemorative ceremonies are traditionally held near the Eternal Flame.

Panoramic Viewpoint

The platform around the monument is one of Yerevan’s best-known free viewpoints. It overlooks the city centre, the Cascade, Tsitsernakaberd and the surrounding residential districts. On a clear day, both peaks of Mount Ararat are visible beyond the city.

Morning and post-rain conditions often provide the clearest panorama, when there is less haze over the Ararat Plain. The light becomes softer before sunset, although the visibility of Mount Ararat always depends on the weather.

View of Yerevan and Mount Ararat from Victory Park

Lake and Amusement Rides

Deeper inside the park is the artificial Arevik Lake, whose outline was designed to resemble Lake Sevan. Boats and water activities may operate during the warmer months.

The amusement area includes a Ferris wheel, bumper cars, carousels and other rides for children and adults. Victory Park also has Dino Park and the Zoo Zoo Land mini-zoo. Attractions are paid separately, and opening times and ticket prices vary by season.

A Brief History of Victory Park

The site began to develop as a forest park in the late 1930s. After the end of the Second World War, it became known as Victory Park.

In 1950, a memorial complex with a statue of Joseph Stalin by sculptor Sergey Merkurov opened here. The monument became so prominent that residents began calling both the park and the surrounding area “the Monument”, a name that is still widely used in Yerevan.

The Stalin statue was removed in the early 1960s. In 1967, the Mother Armenia statue was installed on the existing pedestal. The museum opened inside the pedestal in 1970, and the memorial ensemble was later expanded with the Eternal Flame, Heroes’ Alley and the outdoor display of military equipment.

How to Get to Victory Park

Victory Park is located above central Yerevan on Azatutyan Avenue. The simplest option is a taxi: without heavy traffic, the journey from the central districts generally takes around 10–15 minutes.

Public transport stops along Azatutyan Avenue near the park. Because city bus routes can change, it is better to build the journey in a navigation app from your exact starting address rather than rely on a fixed list of route numbers.

The park can also be combined with a walk through the Cascade. From the upper part of the complex, continue uphill and follow the streets towards the Mother Armenia monument. The route includes inclines, steps and street crossings, so older visitors and families with small children may prefer to travel directly to the monument by car or taxi.

If arriving by car, use 2 Azatutyan Avenue as the destination. Parking spaces are available near the entrances and along the avenue, but finding a free space can be more difficult at weekends and on public holidays.

Best Time to Visit

Victory Park can be visited throughout the year, although the experience changes with the season.

Spring and autumn offer the most comfortable weather for walking and exploring the memorial complex.
Summer visits are best planned for the morning or late afternoon, when temperatures are lower. More of the amusement area usually operates during the warmer months.
Winter can be windy on the hill, but clear days often provide excellent views over Yerevan and Mount Ararat.

If the panoramic view is your main reason for visiting, check the cloud and visibility forecast. Check the museum’s separate opening hours if you plan to go inside the monument.

What to See Nearby

Victory Park can be combined with several important sights in northern and central Yerevan:

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Entry to the park, the Mother Armenia monument and the panoramic viewpoint is free. The museum is also free according to Visit Yerevan. Amusement rides, Dino Park, Zoo Zoo Land and other activities are paid separately.

Allow 1–1.5 hours for the monument, Eternal Flame, military equipment and viewpoint. Plan 2–3 hours if you also want to visit the museum, lake and amusement area.

The easiest option is a taxi or private car from central Yerevan. You can also walk from the upper section of the Cascade, but the route includes hills, steps and street crossings.

Yes. Greater and Lesser Ararat are visible from the viewpoint on clear days. Morning and post-rain conditions often provide the clearest panorama.

Some attractions operate seasonally or follow shorter winter hours. Check the official Victory Park website for the current schedule before travelling.

Victory Park and the Mother Armenia viewpoint are included in our private Yerevan city tour. The 3–4 hour route also covers the Cascade, Northern Avenue, Republic Square and other major sights of the Armenian capital.