Yerevan Cascade
| Yerevan Cascade | |
|---|---|
The Yerevan Cascade | |
Interactive map of the Yerevan Cascade area | |
| General information | |
| Type | Staircase |
| Location | Yerevan, Armenia |
| Coordinates | 40°11′28″N 44°30′56″E / 40.19111°N 44.51556°E |
| Elevation | 118 m (387 ft) |
| Construction started | 1971 |
| Completed | 1980 |
| Inaugurated | 17 November 2009 |
| Owner | Yerevan Municipality |
| Design and construction | |
| Architects | Jim Torosyan, Aslan Mkhitaryan, Sargis Gurzadyan |
The Cascade (Armenian: Կասկադ) is an architectural and monumental complex in Yerevan, Armenia, that consists of a multi-level staircase structure with terraces, fountains, sculptures, and exhibition halls. The complex connects the city center with the elevated areas of the Kanaker-Zeytun administrative district and is an important element of the urban planning axis established in the master plan of Yerevan by architect Alexander Tamanyan.
It is one of the symbols of the city, one of the most visited tourist sites and an important public space.