Vagharshapat
25 places
EchmiadzinCathedralAvenue
Вагаршапат, подход к собору
Echmiadzin Cathedral Avenue is an important part of Vagharshapat city's environment. It is a pedestrian zone leading to one of Armenia's main churches and serves as a convenient guide for tourists and locals. Here, the history of the city harmoniously combines with modern walking routes, making it attractive for independent excursions and thematic tours.
Vagharshapat Regional Museum
Vagharshapat, city centre
Vagharshapat Regional Museum is located in the center of Vagharshapat city and introduces visitors to the history of the city and all Armavir region. It is an important place for acquaintance with urban environment and regional cultural heritage. The museum is suitable for inclusion in self-guided tours, sightseeing trips or thematic journeys around Vagharshapat. Here you can get a visual representation of the past and present of the city, connecting historical information with its current atmosphere.
Tiridates Gate
Vagharshapat, Echmiadzin
The Gates of King Trdat are located in Vagharshapat near the spiritual center of Echmiadzin. This historical architectural structure is an important part of the city's route, combining themes of history, architecture and gates. Convenient for independent walks or tour programs in the city, serving as a significant landmark for tourists and those studying the region's history.
Gevorkyan Theological Seminary
Vagharshapat, Echmiadzin
Gevorkyan Spiritual Seminary is located in Vagharshapat near Echmiadzin. Founded by Catholicos Gevorg IV in 1874, it is one of the key educational institutions of the Armenian Apostolic Church. It trains clergy and church specialists, playing an important role in the cultural and educational development of the region.
HistoricalCenterofVagharshapat
Vagharshapat, city centre
Historical Center of Vagharshapat - the heart of the ancient Armenian spiritual city surrounded by historical and architectural atmosphere. This place is perfect for walks, excursions and studying regional cultural heritage. Here one can feel the connection between urban environment, past and modern impressions making it an important reference point for travelers and researchers.
Matenadaran Vache and Tamara Manukyan
Vagharshapat, Holy Echmiadzin
Matenadaran Vache and Tamara Manukyan — library and archive of ancient manuscripts in Vagharshapat city near Echmiadzin Monastery. The building designed by architect Artak Gulyan integrates modern storage technologies with traditional Armenian architectural elements. The new complex was inaugurated on October 18, 2012. It preserves more than tens of thousands of valuable historical documents including theological and Armenology works.
Zvartnots Museum-Reserve
near Vagarshapat, Zvartnots
Zvartnots Museum-Reserve located near Vagharshapat city dedicated to the history of ancient Zvartnots Cathedral. Visitors can explore an exhibition detailing its architecture and significance. The museum visit enhances understanding of regional cultural heritage and fits well into walking tours of Vagharshapat, offering an intriguing intersection between urban environment and archaeology.
Ruben Sevak Museum
Vagharshapat, Kazarhat Building, Holy Echmiadzin
Ruben Sevak Museum is located in the historical building of Vagharshapat near the First Capital Holy Echmiadzin in Vagharshapat. It was opened on September 10, 2013 and dedicated to the memory of Ruben Sevak and other prominent Armenian cultural figures who suffered during the Armenian Genocide. One can see a collection of over 200 paintings, personal belongings, documents and photographs depicting their lives and work.
OpenAltarofEchmiadzin
Vagharshapat, Holy Echmiadzin
The Open Altar of Echmiadzin built in 2001 is an important part of the complex of the Mother See of Holy Echmiadzin in Vagharshapat. It serves as a place for large worship services, pilgrimage gatherings and outdoor church ceremonies. This modern element complements the ancient cathedral, becoming an important point on the city's route and reflecting the lively ecclesiastical use of the entire complex.
Comitas Monument
Vagharshapat, Komitas Park
Komitas Monument is located in Vagharshapat city park. It is a memorial object dedicated to an outstanding figure of Armenian music. It serves as an important element of the city's route, helping tourists better understand the cultural heritage and architectural features of the area. Suitable for inclusion in tour programs and walking tours through the historical center of the city.
Mesrop Mashtots Monument
Vagharshapat, city area
Mesrop Mashtots Monument is located in the city area of Vagharshapat. It is a memorial object dedicated to the creator of the Armenian alphabet, which is an important part of Armenia's cultural heritage. It serves as a landmark for tourists and an essential element of city routes, helping to connect historical past with contemporary urban environment.
Komitas Park
Vagharshapat, city centre
Komitas Park in Vagharshapat's center is a cozy place for walks and relaxation. One can enjoy greenery and tranquility while being near the monument of eminent Armenian composer Komitas. It is an ideal spot to include in city routes, helping to experience its cultural atmosphere and beauty of urban surroundings.
Komitas Square
Vagharshapat, city centre
Komitas Square in Vagharshapat is the central space of the city located near the spiritual center. It is a convenient starting point for independent walks or sightseeing tours allowing to feel the atmosphere of the historical city and enjoy its architectural and cultural features. The square serves as an important landmark contributing to the integration of urban environment, history and visual impressions into a unified image.
CatholicosateofAllArmeniansResidence
Вагаршапат, Первопрестольный Эчмиадзин
The residence of Catholicos of All Armenians is located in Vagharshapat city at a historical place called Echmiadzin, the First Throne. It is the main administrative and spiritual center of the Armenian Apostolic Church. Visiting the residence allows to better understand the religious and cultural history of the city, making it an important element of routes in Vagharshapat.
Yerkir Manastir Garden
Vagharshapat, Echmiadzin area
The Garden of Echmiadzin, the Cathedraal City, is located near the main cathedral of Vagharshapat. It is a cozy green area perfect for walks and relaxation. Here natural beauty harmoniously combines with historical significance, allowing visitors to feel more deeply the connection between urban environment, religion and regional cultural heritage. The garden will be an important element in any route through Vagharshapat, emphasizing themes of gardens, religion and pedestrian routes.
Alex and Marie Manoukian Treasure Vault
Vagharshapat, territory of the Mother See of Holy Echmiadzin
Alex and Marie Manukyan Treasure Chamber is located in Echmiadzin, Vagharshapat. The museum building was designed by architect Bagdasar Arzumanian and opened on October 11, 1982. It houses church relics, works of art, liturgical garments and worship items. A special pride of the museum is the section with ancient manuscripts of the Armenian Church, opened in 2013, which is one of the key museum exhibitions of the Echmiadzin complex.
KhachkarsofEchmiadzin
Vagharshapat, territory of the Mother See of Holy Echmiadzin
Khachkars of Echmiadzin - unique stone crosses located in the spiritual center of Vagharshapat. They serve as an important landmark for tourists and help to better understand the historical and cultural environment of the city. These monuments are an integral part of routes through Vagharshapat, highlighting themes of religion, stone, and Armenian architecture.
Zvartnots Cathedral
окрестности Вагаршапата, Звартноц
Zvartnots Temple located near Vagharshapat is the ruins of an ancient round cathedral from the 7th century built between 641 and 652 by Catholicos Nerses III the Builder. The name translates to "temple of vigilant angels". The site is inscribed on UNESCO's World Heritage List together with Echmiadzin churches. Zvartnots played a significant role in the development of Armenian and Caucasian architecture.
Crimyan Museum
Vagharshapat, Primatial Holy Echmiadzin
Khachaturian Museum is located in Vagharshapat near Holy Echmiadzin Cathedral. The museum building, built in 1896 under the supervision of Catholicos Mkhrtich I Khachaturian, is one of the oldest museums in the region. Initially functioning as a religious museum attached to the church, it was later restored and reconstructed into a cultural space dedicated to art and historical heritage.
Haghartn Church
Vagharshapat, city centre, north of Mother See
The Church of Holy Mother in Vagharshapat, built in 1767 by order of Catholicos Simon I Ervantsi, is an architectural monument of the 18th century. It is located in the center of the city near the historical complex Echmiadzin. Previously, there was a wooden church from the 16th century. Architecturally, it is a one-nave basilica without a dome, differing from traditional domed churches in the region. From 1996 to 2014, the temple served as the cathedral of the Armavir Diocese.
Saint Gevorg Church
Vagharshapat, Issi-Le-Mulino St
Saint Gaiane Church is located in Vagharshapat city at Issy-les-Moulineaux street. It is part of UNESCO World Heritage Site and represents an early medieval Armenian architecture monument. The building has retained its original austere appearance built in 630 AD. In 1652, a porch was added to the western part of the temple. The church is associated with the name of Abbess Gaiane, a well-known Christian saint and martyr of Armenia.
Saint Ripsime Church
Vagharshapat, Mesropa Mashtotsa St
Saint Ripsume Church in Vagharshapat town is situated on Mesrop Mashtots Street. Known for standing where Saint Ripsume suffered martyrdom, it features a crypt beneath its altar dedicated to her. Built in 618 AD, it exemplifies classic Armenian central-domed architectural style. Listed since 2000, it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Saint Shogakatus Church
Vagharshapat, Holy Ripsime District
Saint Shoghakat Church is located in the Vagharshapat city district of Holy Ripsime. Built in 1694 on the site of an ancient chapel, it is part of a UNESCO-listed monument ensemble. The church complements the pilgrimage route between churches of Holy Ripsime, Gaiane and the cathedral. According to legend, its name is linked to the appearance of light at the place of martyrdom of Christian virgins.
Church of Holy Archangels in Vagharshapat
Vagharshapat, premises of the Holy See of Echmiadzin
Vagharshapat Church of Holy Archangels - a round church about 15 meters in diameter with one dome, located on the grounds of Saint Echmiadzin Monastery near Gevorkyan Seminary. The construction of the church was carried out according to the project of architect Jim Torosyan from 2007 to 2011. The church was consecrated by Catholicos Garigin II on November 5, 2011. Daily services are held here for students and deacons of the seminary, as well as it is accessible for parishioners.
Echmiadzin Cathedral
Vagharshapat, spiritual center of Echmiadzin
Echmiadzin Cathedral is located in Vagharshapat city and serves as the main church of the Armenian Apostolic Church and the spiritual center of the country. Founded at the beginning of the IV century when Armenia adopted Christianity as its state religion, the cathedral's name meaning "the Only-Begotten descended" refers to a vision experienced by Gregory the Illuminator. After extensive restoration in 2024, it reopened its doors for worshippers. It is included on the UNESCO World Heritage List along with other monuments of Vagharshapat and the ruins of Zvartnots.
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