Queen of Spades – The Singing Fountains

The central singing fountains of Yerevan are located at Republic Square. They were originally designed by architect Alexander Tamanyan in 1939 but were built only in 1955 following the project of architect Eduard Sarapyan. In 1970 and 1988, they were transformed into colorfully illuminated singing fountains. Yerevan became the first city in the Soviet Union to have such a technological marvel. The fountains were renovated in 2007, equipped with computerized lighting and sound systems, and in September 2011, new fountains were built and modernized.

Queen of Diamonds – The Zodiac Fountain

Located on Charles Aznavour Square, in front of the Moscow Cinema.

The fountain basin is crafted in a distinctive Armenian style with a complex architectural concept. The twelve zodiac signs resemble Aztec stone sculptures adorned with elaborate engravings that don’t immediately reveal which sign you’re looking at.

Authors: architect Arsen Melikyan, sculptors Ararat Hovsepyan and Vladimir Atanyan.

Queen of Clubs – The Large Picturesque Fountain

Located on the 5th section of the Circular Boulevard, on Alek Manukyan Street. Built in 1978.
Author: architect Feniks Darbinyan.

Queen of Hearts – The “Erebuni-Yerevan 2750” Fountain Complex

Installed in 1968 to celebrate Yerevan’s 2750th anniversary. The structure of 2,750 small fountains (pulpulaks) is located along a section of a street that, during the Soviet era, was referred to as the “boulevard,” between Republic Square and Shahumyan Square.

Author: architect Liparit Sadoyan.

In 2018, by the city council’s decision, the number of fountains was increased by 50 pulpulaks to mark Yerevan’s 2800th anniversary — the complex is now called “Yerevan 2800 Fountains Park.”