YEREVAN CHRONOLOGY

1879


The construction of Erivan's first town hall began, as did the construction of the city's first theatre.


OTHER

1971


Yerevan Museum of Modern Art opened on Lenin Avenue (now Mastots avenue).

1902


In 1902, the first railway line passed through Erivan, connecting it with Alexandropol (present-day Gyumri) and Tiflis.