The notebook of Etchmiadzin and Zvartnots
Look at the city differently.
Etchmiadzin and Zvartnots gather cathedral, churches and major remains of Armenian religious architecture. Shrines remain places of worship; prepare separate visits and trips between ensembles.
At your own pace
Identity summary
1 to 2 days
Spring · Summer · Autumn
Recommended car
Heritage
Limited accessibility
Modular rhythm
General presentation
Etchmiadzin and Zvartnots
Etchmiadzin and Zvartnots gather cathedral, churches and major remains of Armenian religious architecture. Shrines remain places of worship; prepare separate visits and trips between ensembles.
Check the accesses, reservations and times at the site prior to the visit.
Strengths and constraints
Strengths
- Etchmiadzin Cathedral
- Saint Hripsime Church
- Saint Gayane Church
- Zvartnots Cathedral
Before you choose
- Check the accesses, reservations and times at the site prior to the visit.
Places worth visiting
A selection to start dreaming and organizing the stay — not an exhaustive list of everything there is to see.
Cathedral
Etchmiadzin Cathedral
The cathedral of Etchmiadzin occupies a central religious complex of Vagharchapat. Restorations, ceremonies and reserved spaces can change the visit.
Church
Saint Hripsime Church
Saint Hripsime is distinguished by its stone architecture and its implantation in a pilgrimage complex. Respect the religious services and funeral spaces.
Church
Saint Gayane Church
Saint Gayane stands in a religious complex separate from the cathedral. Follow the site’s religious instructions when exploring buildings and their surroundings.
Archaeological site
Zvartnots Cathedral
Zvartnots preserves the remains of a cathedral with circular composition. The columns and fragments read from the paths, without going up on the ruins.
Practical tips
This information helps know if the destination matches the planned trip before starting a fuller search.
To go further
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