On the edge of downtown Yerevan is the extraordinary Cascades, a series of stairs climbing up a hillside and linking a number of terraces. The external staircase is mirrored by a similar set of stairs and escalators underneath. While stylish in their own right, what makes the Cascades exceptional is the modern art that adorns the complex. In 2002, the complex was handed over to American-Armenian multimillionair Gerard Cafesijan. He then added a collection of contemporary sculpture from the best international artists. Each of the outside terraces are adorned by sculpture, with the more delicate works of art are located inside. In addition the small park at the bottom of the Cascades is packed full of fantastic artwork.
Unfortunately in 2009 Cafesijan's money ran out - the top part of the staircase has yet to be completed, no new art work has been added and the complex needs maintenance.
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