In 1664 , a bridge was built on the Getar river near the old Nork district in the opposing side of the entrance to Yerevan Zoo . The structure was built by an architect named Grigor with the financial support of '' vardapet '' Hovhannes of Nork . The bridge held a great significance in the past because it served as the only way of crossing from the north to Yerevan . It was one of the few buildings in the area to survive the devastating earthquake in 1679 . Under the Soviet rule in the 1950s , the bridge was renovated and was granted state protection . The bridge has been well preserved to this day and stands 7 meters high
devastating earthquake in 1679
1679 Armenia earthquake
Getar River