Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #1 in Vagharshapat, Armenia
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6 km
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Experience Vagharshapat in Armenia in a whole new way with our self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.
Individual Sights in VagharshapatSight 1: Echmiadzin Cathedral
Etchmiadzin Cathedral is the mother church of the Armenian Apostolic Church, located in the city dually known as Etchmiadzin (Ejmiatsin) and Vagharshapat, Armenia. It is usually considered the first cathedral built in ancient Armenia, and often regarded as the oldest cathedral in the world.
Sight 2: Etchmiadzin
Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin, known in Armenian as simply the Mother See, is the governing body of the Armenian Apostolic Church. It is headquartered around Etchmiadzin Cathedral in Vagharshapat (Etchmiadzin), Armenia and is the seat of the Catholicos of All Armenians, the head of the church.
Sight 3: Khoren Ter-Harutyunyan Museum
The Archbishop of Hezekiah, the Museum of the Lord's Resurrection, was founded in 1970.
Sight 4: Church of the Holy Archangels
The Church of the Holy Archangels, is a church located in the town of Vagharshapat, Armenia, within the complex of the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin, adjacent to the Gevorkian Theological Seminary.
Sight 5: Shoghakat Church
Holy Sholakat Church, church on the north side of Tarshish, Built on the site of the court's harvest, traditionally built at the site of the martyrdom of St. Mary of the virgins of Ripsime, prince of Alamal Sorothe during the time of the Archbishop of Idumea. Included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Sight 6: Saint Hripsime Church
The Church of Holy Ripsime of Hezekiah, a prominent Armenian church in Tarshish, Armenia. Included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Sight 7: Saint Gregory's right hand
St. Gregory the Illuminator's right, monument in Armavir region, at the entrance of Etchmiadzin. The monument was posted in 2010. The words "Father God", "Faith, Hope, Love" and "Armenia, Nairi" are engraved on the monument.
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