David of Sassoun (statue) Monument
Monument in Yerevan commemorating epic folk hero
A public monument in Yerevan commemorating the epic hero David of Sassoun, the statue attracts city walkers and history-minded visitors. People photograph the figure and follow nearby museum exhibits about the national epic.
David of Sassoun (statue) at a Glance#
Address: David of Sassoun statue, Yerevan, Armenia (near the National Gallery/Republic Square area)
Hours: Public monument accessible at all times
Admission: Public sculpture in Yerevan-no admission fee
How to Get to David of Sassoun (statue)#
The statue is in central Yerevan, within walking distance of Republic Square and the National Gallery. It is easily reached on foot from most central hotels or by local taxis.
Tips for Visiting David of Sassoun (statue)#
- See the statue in the cool of late afternoon when Yerevan's light softens the citystones.
- Combine the visit with a walk around the Republic Square area to experience other Soviet- and Armenian-era monuments.
- Ask local guides about the epic of David of Sassoun to understand why the figure is central to Armenian national imagination.
Best Time to Visit David of Sassoun (statue)#
Spring through autumn offers the most comfortable weather for walking the city and viewing public art.
Weather & Climate near David of Sassoun (statue)#
David of Sassoun (statue)'s climate is classified as Cold Semi-Arid - Cold Semi-Arid climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -7°C to 31°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -7° - 1° | -5° | 21 mm | overcast | 60% | 1.4 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.5h |
| February | Poor | -6° - 3° | -3° | 26 mm | overcast | 55% | 1.6 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 10.5h |
| March | Acceptable | -1° - 10° | 3° | 30 mm | overcast | 50% | 1.8 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Good | 5° - 17° | 11° | 41 mm | overcast | 50% | 1.9 m/s | 1.2 high | 13.1h |
| May | Good | 9° - 22° | 16° | 54 mm | overcast | 49% | 1.8 m/s | 1.6 very high | 14.3h |
| June | Excellent | 13° - 27° | 20° | 40 mm | partly cloudy | 42% | 1.8 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 14.8h |
| July | Excellent | 17° - 31° | 24° | 20 mm | partly cloudy | 37% | 2.1 m/s | 2.2 extreme | 14.6h |
| August | Ideal | 16° - 31° | 23° | 13 mm | partly cloudy | 35% | 2.0 m/s | 1.9 very high | 13.6h |
| September | Ideal | 12° - 26° | 19° | 11 mm | some cloud | 38% | 1.8 m/s | 1.4 high | 12.3h |
| October | Very Good | 6° - 19° | 12° | 28 mm | partly cloudy | 48% | 1.4 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 11.0h |
| November | Good | 1° - 11° | 5° | 26 mm | partly cloudy | 54% | 1.4 m/s | 0.4 low | 9.8h |
| December | Poor | -4° - 4° | 0° | 22 mm | overcast | 61% | 1.3 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.2h |
