Statue of Hayk the Great Monument
Monumental statue commemorating Armenian legendary ancestor Hayk
In Yerevan the Statue of Hayk the Great marks a national founder; tourists stop for photographs and to read plaques about Armenian origin myths and national history.
Statue of Hayk the Great at a Glance#
Address: Statue of Hayk the Great, Yerevan, Armenia (near Victory Park / Tsitsernakaberd axis)
Hours: Open public monument - accessible daily
Admission: Free (public monument)
About Statue of Hayk the Great#
The Statue of Hayk the Great is a public monument in Yerevan, Armenia, dedicated to Hayk, the legendary founder and patriarch of the Armenian people. It stands as a civic commemoration of that foundational figure in Armenian tradition.
The monument is a visible city landmark and a common photo location for residents and visitors, situated in a public urban space. It is accessible from surrounding streets and open areas.
Erected as a commemorative sculpture, the statue serves a cultural and symbolic role rather than a funerary or military one. It is part of Yerevan’s ensemble of monuments that reflect national history and identity.
Located within the city of Yerevan, the monument is reachable from central districts and public thoroughfares.
- Symbolism: The figure commemorates Hayk, the legendary patriarch and cultural ancestor in Armenian tradition, and functions as a civic monument in Yerevan.
How to Get to Statue of Hayk the Great#
The statue sits in central Yerevan; it is easily reached on foot from Republic Square or by short taxi ride from most parts of the city. Public buses and minibuses (marshrutkas) also serve the area around Victory Park and the monument precinct.
Tips for Visiting Statue of Hayk the Great#
- Visit in the late afternoon for better light on the statue's bronzed surfaces.
- Combine a visit with a walk around Victory Park and the Republic Square area in Yerevan.
- Bring a guidebook or ask a local - many visitors miss the associated plaques that explain the symbolism.
Best Time to Visit Statue of Hayk the Great#
Spring through fall offers the most comfortable conditions for city exploration and monument visits.
Weather & Climate near Statue of Hayk the Great#
Statue of Hayk the Great'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 -8°C to 29°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -8° - 1° | -6° | 18 mm | overcast | 60% | 1.6 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.5h |
| February | Poor | -8° - 2° | -5° | 23 mm | overcast | 55% | 1.7 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 10.5h |
| March | Acceptable | -3° - 8° | 1° | 29 mm | overcast | 50% | 1.8 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Good | 4° - 16° | 9° | 41 mm | overcast | 50% | 2.0 m/s | 1.2 high | 13.1h |
| May | Good | 8° - 20° | 14° | 58 mm | overcast | 49% | 1.9 m/s | 1.6 very high | 14.3h |
| June | Very Good | 12° - 25° | 18° | 46 mm | partly cloudy | 42% | 1.9 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 14.8h |
| July | Excellent | 15° - 29° | 22° | 25 mm | partly cloudy | 37% | 2.1 m/s | 2.2 extreme | 14.6h |
| August | Excellent | 15° - 29° | 22° | 17 mm | partly cloudy | 35% | 2.0 m/s | 1.9 very high | 13.6h |
| September | Ideal | 11° - 25° | 18° | 14 mm | some cloud | 38% | 1.8 m/s | 1.4 high | 12.3h |
| October | Very Good | 5° - 17° | 11° | 28 mm | partly cloudy | 48% | 1.5 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 11.0h |
| November | Good | 0° - 10° | 4° | 25 mm | partly cloudy | 54% | 1.6 m/s | 0.4 low | 9.8h |
| December | Poor | -5° - 4° | -2° | 18 mm | overcast | 61% | 1.5 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.2h |
