purpose difficult to explain

Facts and opinions

Cascade is a huge monument on the hill in Yerevan. Construction started in 70s and never ended. Few years ago they decided to extend it, but progress seem to rather slow (you can see cranes at the picture). Museum on top of Cascade is expected to open in 2010. But nobody knows how financial crisis will influence the schedule.

White stairwell with fountains is supposed to reminescent natural waterfall or cascade on the river. I think that I'll wait till they switch on fountains to assess likeness. :)

Cascade offers spectacular view over the city center, Opera and (if you are lucky) Mount Ararat. Best view is from the top and it is worth climbing up at least half way. There are escalators somewhere, but probably it takes some time to find them. I didn't notice them during my first visit.

Nice, but why...?

Initial purpose of the place was a monument. A big one... Very soviet-style way of expressing greatness of the nation - spent a lot of money for covering the hill with concrete.

According to local sources, in the summer months, the area becomes a hot spot for entertaining the general public with free outdoor concerts and events.

And last remark...

I'm going to rent an apartment at Cascade. Get ready for more pictures and more comments. :)

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