Under artistic supervision of the Opera house, where the most eminent performers of the world bring into play their power of creativity to liberate everyone's soul to take us to their world of freedom and art is the Freedom Square.

This Square once assembled milions of Armenians to claim their independence. In 1988, when Artsakh (Karabakh) movement started, this modest square would often gather over half million people to decide the future or Armenia. Many and many devoted Armenians have taken oath in this square and left to army to protect Armenia and Armenians in Artsakh.

 This place historically has been a sacred place for Armenians; it has been a destination for pilgrimages. Up to 1920 instead of the Opera house was a park in which the Getsemen Church the oldest pilgrimage destination in Yerevan was standing. Now, over 80 years after the church has been replaced by the Opera building, one of the treasures in Yerevan and over 15 years after the reestablishment of Armenian independence, people maintain their love and deep respect towards Freedom Square.

 Currently, this square hosts significant statues of Hovhannes Tumanian, a beloved Armenian poet and Alexander Spendiaryan, the famous composer. The Square is surrounded by attractive cafes.

 A great place to relax watching children in their game, a great place to skate, a great place to meet local Armenians, to try Armenian beer and ice-cream.