Cascade of Yerevan
The Cascade complex is the most unique feature of Yerevan, the capital of Armenia. Originally conceived by Soviet planners as a set of fountains and staircases connecting the much higher suburb of North Yerevan with the city center, it has continued to evolve. Under the structure is the Cafesjian Museum of Modern Art and Design which has tiered galleries linked by escalators, so you can actually ride inside up to the top terrace. Under construction for many years above the Cascade is an observation deck with panoramic views of the city.
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The Cascade (Armenian: Կասկադ) is a building complex in Yerevan, Armenia. It includes terraced gardens connected by extensive staircases, and includes the Cafesjian Museum of Art. Originally planned in the 1920s, some building was undertaken in the 1980s, but construction was suspended several times until 2002. Part of the complex, including the museum and a sculpture garden, was completed in 2009, and work continues to reconstruct and expand the complex.
The concept of creating cascading waterfalls and terraced gardens between the two parts of the city was first proposed by architect Alexander Tamanyan, who worked on the project of modern Yerevan in the 1920s. However, the city planner did not live to see the implementation of this concept.
In 1970, 34 years after Alexander Tamanyan's death, the Soviet Union returned to the idea of building the Cascade using the project drafted by the city's chief architect, Jim Torosyan, as well as by Sargis Gurzadyan and Aslan Mkhitaryan. Moscow allocated the funds, since the republic could not cover the costs alone. Torosyan did not fully follow the original plan and made some changes, including the addition of extensive staircases, exhibition halls, courtyards, internal escalators, and various sculptures in the gardens. He wanted to turn this structure into a culturally significant center. Construction started in the 1980s but was interrupted shortly afterwards.
Cascade of Yerevan
The Cascade complex is the most unique feature of Yerevan, the capital of Armenia. Originally conceived by Soviet planners as a set of fountains and staircases connecting the much higher suburb of North Yerevan with the city center, it has continued to evolve. Under the structure is the Cafesjian Museum of Modern Art and Design which has tiered galleries linked by escalators, so you can actually ride inside up to the top terrace. Under construction for many years above the Cascade is an observation deck with panoramic views of the city.
—from Wikipedia
The Cascade (Armenian: Կասկադ) is a building complex in Yerevan, Armenia. It includes terraced gardens connected by extensive staircases, and includes the Cafesjian Museum of Art. Originally planned in the 1920s, some building was undertaken in the 1980s, but construction was suspended several times until 2002. Part of the complex, including the museum and a sculpture garden, was completed in 2009, and work continues to reconstruct and expand the complex.
The concept of creating cascading waterfalls and terraced gardens between the two parts of the city was first proposed by architect Alexander Tamanyan, who worked on the project of modern Yerevan in the 1920s. However, the city planner did not live to see the implementation of this concept.
In 1970, 34 years after Alexander Tamanyan's death, the Soviet Union returned to the idea of building the Cascade using the project drafted by the city's chief architect, Jim Torosyan, as well as by Sargis Gurzadyan and Aslan Mkhitaryan. Moscow allocated the funds, since the republic could not cover the costs alone. Torosyan did not fully follow the original plan and made some changes, including the addition of extensive staircases, exhibition halls, courtyards, internal escalators, and various sculptures in the gardens. He wanted to turn this structure into a culturally significant center. Construction started in the 1980s but was interrupted shortly afterwards.