6 Historic Sites in Armavir Province That You Shouldn't Miss

August 20, 2021 Etsuko Causey

Discover the best top things to do in Armavir Province, Armenia including The Churches of Echmiatsin and the Archaeological Site of Zvartnots, Saint Hripsime Church, Shoghakat Church, Argishtikhinili, Site archeologique d'Armavir, Metsamor Nuclear Power Plant.
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1. The Churches of Echmiatsin and the Archaeological Site of Zvartnots

Manushyan St, Vagharshapat Armenia +374 10 545570 http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/1011
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The Churches of Echmiatsin and the Archaeological Site of Zvartnots

Reviewed By LuizDutraNeto - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Visiting Vagharshapat and its complex of churches, museums and ruins is absolutely a must at any trip to Armenia. You can start with the "Zvartnots Temple" - the ruins of the old church consecrated to "Saint Gregory the Illuminator" and now known as the "Cathedral of the Celestial Angels". Then visit two different churches devoted to two of the first martyrs of Christianity, "Saint Hripsime" and "Saint Gayane", both nuns and deeply venerated in Armenia. Then, visit the "Mother See of Holy Echmiadzin" complex, the seat of the "Catholicos of All Armenians" (the Pope of the Armenian Apostolic Church), with the "Cathedral of Echmiadzin", which is actually closed for renovations and will remain so until probably 2022. But you can visit its exteriors, gardens, other buildings and, principally, the "Alex and Marie Manoogian Treasury House Museum", which simply is the Treasury of the Armenian Apostolic Church, with its awesome collection of important religious objects. This collection includes the precious "Holy Spear" which, according to legends, is the spear that wounded Jesus Christ at the Crucifixion and was brought to Armenia by Saint Jude Thaddeus. Isn't that enough? If it isn't, just remember that the "Mother Sea of Holy Echmiadzin" complex, including the ruins of the "Temple of Zvartnots", are all Unesco's appointed "World Heritage Sites"! Enjoy!

2. Saint Hripsime Church

Mesrop Mashtots St., 85 Near the Echmiadzin Monastery Complex, Vagharshapat 1101 Armenia +374 231 53696
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Saint Hripsime Church

Reviewed By dragongeorge - Barrow-in-Furness, United Kingdom

Built in the early 7th century in honour of the nun Hripsime, this church is a magnificent example of Armenian churches The nun's mausoleum is in a small room below the altar. There is a bell tower added in the eighteenth century, but apart from that, the church is in the same state as when it was built. Constructed of tuff stone, the church shines in the sunshine. There are several steps up to reach the church. There is a small souvenir shop at the base of the steps, to the left.

3. Shoghakat Church

Vagharshapat Armenia
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Shoghakat Church

4. Argishtikhinili

15 km to the Southwest of Armavir, Armavir Armenia
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Argishtikhinili

5. Site archeologique d'Armavir

Armavir Armenia
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Site archeologique d'Armavir

6. Metsamor Nuclear Power Plant

Metsamor Armenia

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