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Mother Armenia

Mother Armenia

This massive female statue is a national symbol of Armenia. Located on a hill in Victory Park, it overlooks the capital city of Yerevan. Travelers visit the site to see the sculpture and the panoramic views of the city and the surrounding landscape from the elevated vantage point.

Getting There

The statue is located on the outskirts of the city center. You can be reached via taxi or local transport from central Yerevan. The journey typically takes 10 to 20 minutes depending on traffic conditions.

Visit Duration

Allow approximately 1 to 2 hours to explore the immediate area around the statue and the surrounding park grounds.

When to Visit

Visiting during the morning or late afternoon provides softer light for viewing the city skyline. The site is outdoors, so spring and autumn are generally the most comfortable seasons. The area can become crowded during national holidays and weekends.

Nearby Attractions

The site is situated within a cluster of points of interest that can be visited on foot:

  • Victory Park (0.3km): The park surrounding the statue.
  • Khachatur Abovyan Square (0.5km): A nearby public square.
  • Holy Cross Church, Arabkir (1.1km): A local religious site.
  • Communication Museum (1.7km): A museum dedicated to the history of communications.

Updated September 8, 2026 · Edited by the World by City editors

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Good to visit alongside

Victory Park

Parks & gardens

Victory Park

A park located in the Kanaker-Zeytun district of Yerevan, Armenia's capital. It's a great place to relax with a stroll through its expansive greenery.

0.3 km away
Khachatur Abovyan Square

Parks & gardens

Khachatur Abovyan Square

This park is located in Yerevan's Kentron district, at the point where Abovyan Street begins. Yerevan State Medical University stands at its southern end, making the two worth visiting together.

0.5 km away
Holy Cross Church, Arabkir

Temples & religious sites

Holy Cross Church, Arabkir

This relatively new church opened in 2018 and features five bells, each carrying its own meaning. It's a good spot to take a close look at contemporary Armenian church architecture.

1.1 km away
Communication Museum

Museums & galleries

Communication Museum

Housed on one floor of a former telephone exchange building, this communication museum displays analog switchboards, telegraph equipment, and more. Its striking latticed concrete facade also makes it appealing to travelers who enjoy architecture.

1.7 km away
Yerevan Zoo

Zoos & aquariums

Yerevan Zoo

Armenia's only zoo, opened in 1940 on a 35-hectare site at the foot of the hills in southeastern Yerevan. It's a great spot for a family outing to see a wide variety of animals.

2.2 km away
Khachatur Abovian house-museum

Museums & galleries

Khachatur Abovian house-museum

This house museum in the city of Abovyan is the birthplace of Armenian writer Khachatur Abovian. It displays personal belongings and materials that trace his life and literary world.

2.7 km away