[CascadeComplex / Cascade | Yerevan "A staircase of art that lives in the city"]

[Cascade Complex | Yerevan "The Art Staircase Living in the City"] — A 572-step staircase that connects art, nature, and history, a veritable outdoor art museum in the city — Cascade is a huge staircase complex that began construction in the 1970s, conceived by Armenian architect Tamanyan. Today, it is a complex cultural space with a garden lined with contemporary art and sculptures, an indoor escalator, an observation terrace, a cafe, and more.   . ⸻ 📍[Location] Located along Tamanyan Street in the city center, a short walk from the Opera Theater. A continuous staircase about 118 meters above sea level that connects to Victory Park on the mountain side. 🕰️[Recommended timing] You can stroll around the outdoors 24 hours a day. During the day, the flowers and lights, and at night, the illuminated stairs and night view are beautiful, and both are photogenic. The indoor escalators and museum space are open from 8:00 to 20:00 (). ⸻ ✨Recommended points • 572 impressive steps! 302m long, 50m wide, and 15° incline for climbing. • Outdoor sculpture gallery: Open-air gallery featuring works by international artists such as Botero, Plensa, and Chadwick. • Indoor exhibition space: Contemporary glass art and monumental art are also available in the Cafesjian Center for the Arts.  • Observation terrace: From the upper floors, you can see the center of Yerevan, Mount Ararat, the Mother Armenia statue, and Victory Park.  • Citizens' rest area and event venue: There are many cafes and benches, and concerts and exhibitions are held here, making it a lively place. ⸻ 🎒Tips • Enjoy the view not only on the way up, but also on the way down! If you get tired, you can easily go down the escalator. • Non-slip and comfortable shoes are essential. We recommend bringing water and snacks. • The indoor museum area is open to the public from 10am to 8pm on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. • The museum is also lit up at night. It's a great place to stop by after a nearby opera. #AbsolutelyFreeTrip #Armenia #Yerevan