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    10 of Spades – The National Assembly of Armenia

    10 of Spades – The National Assembly of Armenia

    Built in 1950, designed by architect Mark Grigoryan.


    The building formerly housed the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Armenia. In May 1991, it became home to the Parliament of the Republic of Armenia.


    Located on Baghramyan Avenue.

    10 of Diamonds – Armenian National Academic Opera and Ballet Theatre

    10 of Diamonds – Armenian National Academic Opera and Ballet Theatre

    Completed in 1940, based on a design by Alexander Tamanyan.


    Located in the very center of Yerevan, at 54 Tumanyan Street.


    Before construction, the site was occupied by the Gethsemane Chapel — a small Armenian church built in the late 17th century.

    10 of Clubs – Karen Demirchyan Sports and Concert Complex

    10 of Clubs – Karen Demirchyan Sports and Concert Complex

    Opened in 1983, but after a major fire a year and a half later, it remained closed until renovations were completed in late 1987.


    Architects: A. Tarkhanyan, S. Khachikyan, G. Poghosyan, G. Musheghyan.


    Located in the western part of Yerevan, on Tsitsernakaberd Hill.

    10 of Hearts – Yerevan City Hall

    10 of Hearts – Yerevan City Hall

    The construction of the building was completed in November 2004.


    Architect: Jim Torosyan. 


    The City Hall is a five-story building with a total area of 13,500 m². The main entrance is crowned with a traditional Armenian symbol of endless circles, representing eternity, and the ancient Armenian tree Kenats Tsar, symbolizing life. The building features a rectangular clock tower, 47 meters high, bearing the inscription "ԵՐԵՎԱՆ" (YEREVAN), adorned with traditional Armenian ornaments. The top of the tower is surrounded by glass walls. The western wing houses the Yerevan History Museum.


    Located at 1 Argishti Street.