[Yerevan Opera Theatre | “A circular hall that resonates with the pulse of culture”]

[Yerevan Opera Theatre | “A circular hall that resonates with the pulse of culture”]

— The magnificent circular building designed by Tamanyan is the quintessence of culture that embraces the theater of music and light —

The Yerevan Opera Theatre was opened in 1933 and celebrated with a play by Alexander Spendiaryan, and is an amphitheater designed by Alexander Tamanyan. It has two large halls, the 1,200-seat opera hall and the 1,400-seat Aram Khachaturian concert hall, and is a symbolic piece of architecture in Armenian culture .

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📍[Location]
At the intersection of Mashtots Street and Tumanyan Street, facing Freedom Square (formerly Theater Square), in front of the theater is a square lined with bronze statues of poet Tumanyan and composer Spendiaryan, which is also a place of relaxation for local young people .

🕰️【Best time to see】
The building opened on January 20, 1933. During the day, you can enjoy the beauty of the building's craftsmanship and windows, and at night, the exterior walls are lit up and the music is played, creating a fantastic atmosphere.

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✨Recommended points
• The amphitheater made of Tuf stone is solemn, evoking the beauty of architecture that has continued since the Middle Ages.
• The complex of an opera and ballet theater and a classical music concert hall expands the range of viewing.
• Freedom Square in front of the theater is bustling with statues, crowds, and Swan Lake, and is the central point for walking around the city.
• A variety of performances such as "Anoush", "Gayane", "La Traviata", "Carmen", and "Madame Butterfly" are regularly performed, and some performances have English subtitles, so you can rest assured.

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🎒Tips and advice
• Tickets can also be purchased online. For popular performances, make sure to book early.

• If you want to enjoy the performance in formal attire, go to the evening performance. Light attire is recommended for daytime concerts.

• It's nice to soak in the afterglow at the theater cafe or on a bench in the square before or after the performance.

• If you like architecture, it's fun to observe the entire circular structure and get a sense of the designer Tamanyan's intentions.

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