Alexander Tamanian
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Alexander Hovhannesi Tamanian was a Russian-born Armenian neoclassical architect, well known for his work in the city of Yerevan.
Alexander Tamanian, 1903
Statue of Alexander Tamanian at the steps of the Yerevan Cascade
Institute Museum after Alexander Tamanian, Yerevan
Yerevan Opera Theatre
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The Alexander Spendiaryan National Academic Opera and Ballet Theatre, simply known by locals as 'Opera', is an opera theatre in Yerevan. It officially opened on 20 January 1933, with a performance of
Alexander Tamanian
…of tuff, traditional decorative carvings on stone etc.). Among his most famous designs in Yerevan are the hydroelectric station (ERGES-1, 1926), the Opera and Ballet house named after A. Spendiarian (1926–1953), the Republic Square (1926–1941) and others. He also played a major role in the development of restoration…
Yerevan Opera Theatre (2016)
The Opera building at night in 2025.
The Opera House (foreground, left) with the Yerevan skyline
Yerevan skyline with Opera House at dawn