National Museum-Institute of Architecture (Tamanian)

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The National Museum-Institute of Architecture after Alexander Tamanyan presents the history and development of Armenian architecture, with special attention to the architect who shaped modern Yerevan. Visitors can explore architectural drawings, historical photographs, building plans, scale models, personal archives and temporary exhibitions dedicated to Armenian architects and urban design. They can learn how Yerevan’s streets, squares and major buildings were planned, compare original concepts with the city as it looks today and discover the ideas behind some of Armenia’s best-known landmarks. The museum is especially worth visiting for architecture lovers, history enthusiasts and anyone who wants to understand Yerevan more deeply.