Republic square- the heart of pink capital Yerevan surrounded by astonishing architectural buildings: Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Armenia Marriott Hotel, Office of Communication,Government Building with the Clock tower, History Museum and National Art Gallery, always stay the most favorable and dynamic parts for Armenians and the foreign visitors.The beautiful dance of the singing fountains amazes and captures millions of smiles of the visitors granting them with the best moments of their stays in Armenia.
The square was designed by architect Alexander Tamanyan. The construction of the square started in 1926 and finally completed in 1958.
The square was before known as Lenin Square where once the statue of Soviet leader Vladimir Lenin was erected in the southwestern forehead of the square in 1940. Later it was removed in 1990 prior to the independence of Armenia. The oval shaped square has a stone pattern in the centre, meant to look like a traditional Armenian rug from above.
The Republic Square is the place where ceremonies and meetings are held with the most notable one is the yearly military show of the Independence Day.
