It is located in the central Kentron district and links the Yerevan Cascade at the north with the Moscow street at the south.

It is named after the main architect of Yerevan Alexander Tamanian.

The sculpture garden of the street is home to works of many influential artists including Fernando Botero's Cat,[1] Roman warrior,[2] and Woman Smoking a Cigarette.

The Museum of Russian Art is also located on the Tamanyan Street.

Several types of coffee shops, bars, restaurants, and pubs are found at the sidewalks of the street.