Garegin Nzhdeh Square Plaza
Central Yerevan square honoring Armenian national hero Nzhdeh
A public square in central Yerevan, Garegin Nzhdeh Square is visited for its monument to the Armenian national figure, nearby Soviet-era architecture, cafés and shops, and as a crossroads for city life and short walks through the capital.
Garegin Nzhdeh Square at a Glance#
Address: Garegin Nzhdeh Square, Yerevan, Armenia
How to Get to Garegin Nzhdeh Square#
Garegin Nzhdeh Square is within Yerevan city limits and is reachable by the city’s bus network and taxi services from central Yerevan. It is a short drive from Republic Square.
Tips for Visiting Garegin Nzhdeh Square#
- If visiting from central Yerevan, combine the square with a walk toward the nearby Cascade for a dose of Soviet-era urban fabric and modern coffee shops.
- Look for plaques or city signage explaining the square's namesake - Garegin Nzhdeh - to contextualize the monuments here.
- Avoid political demonstrations; squares named after historical figures can be gathering points for civic events.
Best Time to Visit Garegin Nzhdeh Square#
Spring and autumn are the most comfortable seasons for wandering Yerevan's squares and avenues.
Weather & Climate near Garegin Nzhdeh Square#
Garegin Nzhdeh Square'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° - 4° | -3° | 25 mm | overcast | 55% | 1.6 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 10.5h |
| March | Acceptable | -1° - 10° | 3° | 28 mm | overcast | 50% | 1.8 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Good | 5° - 17° | 11° | 37 mm | overcast | 50% | 1.9 m/s | 1.2 high | 13.1h |
| May | Good | 9° - 22° | 16° | 50 mm | overcast | 49% | 1.8 m/s | 1.6 very high | 14.3h |
| June | Excellent | 13° - 27° | 20° | 35 mm | partly cloudy | 42% | 1.8 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 14.8h |
| July | Excellent | 17° - 31° | 24° | 16 mm | partly cloudy | 37% | 2.1 m/s | 2.2 extreme | 14.6h |
| August | Ideal | 16° - 31° | 23° | 11 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° | 27 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° | 21 mm | overcast | 61% | 1.3 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.2h |
