Whilst travelling to Armenia, you may just be interested in seeing the world’s first Christian Cathedral church. Ejmiatsin is considered to be the spiritual center of all Armenians all over the world.
USEFUL INFORMATION
- From Yerevan
- Armenian, Russian, English
HIGHLIGHTS
- City
- Culture
- Car
THE PACKAGE INCLUDES
- All transfers
- Wi-Fi internet
- Guide service
- Bottled water
- Sweets
THE PACKAGE DOES NOT INCLUDE
- Optional excursions
- Entry fees
Excursion programm
Info
Echmiadzin (Mother Cathedral, St. Hripsime, St. Gayane Churches, Treasury Museum)-Zvartnots Temple
This tour will begin by visiting St. Hripsime church, which was built on the sepulcher of a Christian nun Hripsime who fled from the Roman Empire and was killed in Armenia. This amazing building has stood upright from the day of its construction since 618 A.D, making it one of the oldest standing churches in the world. Our next spot will be the 7th century church of St. Gayane. Gayane was the nanny of Hripsime, and shared Hripsime’s tragic fate.
After this stop, you will be able to observe the first world’s first Christian Cathedral – the Holy Ejmiatsin, built in 301-304. Inside of the Cathedral, there is a small museum which is home to many of Christian relics, including pieces from the Holy Cross and Noah’s Ark, as well as the spear with which Jesus was wounded.
On the way back to Yerevan, we will make a final stop at another beautiful 7th century temple, also included in the UNESCO heritage list. In fact, all of the churches included in the tour, as well as the city of Ejmiatsin itself, are listed on the UNESCO World’s Cultural Heritage Sites.
