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Komitas Statue: A Tribute to Armenian Music

A tribute to Komitas Vardapet, the founder of Armenian national music, in the heart of Yerevan.

The Komitas Statue in Yerevan stands as a tribute to Komitas Vardapet, the founder of the Armenian national school of music. Located in the city center near the Komitas State Conservatory, the statue commemorates his life, work, and contribution to Armenian culture.

A brief summary to Komitas Statue

  • Yerevan, Kentron, AM

Local tips

  • Visit the statue in the late afternoon for beautiful lighting and a peaceful atmosphere.
  • Combine your visit with a trip to the nearby Komitas State Conservatory to learn more about Armenian music.
  • Take a moment to reflect on Komitas's life and the importance of preserving cultural heritage.
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Getting There

  • Walking

    The Komitas Statue is located in the Kentron District, easily accessible on foot from many central Yerevan locations. From Republic Square, walk north along Abovyan Street, then turn left onto Sayat-Nova Avenue. The statue will be on your right, in the park in front of the Komitas State Conservatory. The walk is approximately 15-20 minutes.

  • Public Transport

    You can reach the Komitas Statue via the Yerevan Metro. Take the metro to Barekamutyun station. From there, walk south along Marshal Baghramyan Avenue, then turn right onto Sayat-Nova Avenue. The statue will be on your left, in the park in front of the Komitas State Conservatory. The walk from the metro station is approximately 10 minutes. A single metro fare is 100 AMD.

  • Taxi

    Taxis are readily available throughout Yerevan. Use a ride-hailing app such as GG Taxi or Yandex Taxi to book a ride to the Komitas Statue. The ride from Republic Square will take approximately 5-10 minutes, depending on traffic. Expect to pay around 600-1100 AMD for a short taxi ride within the city center. Be sure the driver uses the meter.

Discover more about Komitas Statue

The Komitas Statue in Yerevan is a poignant monument dedicated to Komitas Vardapet (Soghomon Soghomonian, 1869-1935), a revered Armenian priest, composer, musicologist, and choirmaster. He is widely considered the founder of the Armenian national school of music. The statue is located in the Kentron district, at the edge of Sayat-Nova Avenue, in a park in front of the Komitas State Conservatory. The 3-meter-high bronze statue, unveiled on January 8, 1988, depicts Komitas in a sorrowful pose, reflecting his experiences during the Armenian Genocide of 1915. The sculpture portrays him sitting on the trunk of an uprooted tree, symbolizing resilience and connection to Armenian heritage. Komitas's contributions to Armenian music and culture are immense. He collected and preserved thousands of Armenian folk songs, saving them from oblivion. His work has had a lasting impact on Armenian identity and continues to inspire musicians and scholars worldwide. Komitas's life was marked by both brilliance and tragedy. He witnessed the horrors of the Armenian Genocide, which led to a mental collapse from which he never fully recovered. Despite spending his final years in psychiatric hospitals, his legacy endures. Today, the Komitas Statue serves as a reminder of his contributions and the importance of preserving Armenian cultural heritage.

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