From Yerevan: Echmiadzin, Hripsime, Gayane & Zvartnots Tour

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Begin your journey at St Hripsime Church, a 7th-century masterpiece dedicated to the martyred nun Hripsime. Admire one of Armenia's oldest and most beautiful churches. Next, visit the serene UNESCO-listed St Gayane Church, known for its elegant architecture and peaceful atmosphere. Continue to Echmiadzin Cathedral, the spiritual centre of the Armenian Apostolic Church, founded in the early 4th century. Discover one of the oldest cathedrals in the world. End your tour at the breathtaking ruins of Zvartnots Cathedral, a 7th-century architectural marvel offering panoramic views of Mount Ararat.

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   Yerevan

   8/8 Tsitsernakaberd Highway, Kentron District

   Tsitsernakaberd is the Armenian Genocide Memorial located in Yerevan, Armenia. It stands as a solemn tribute to the 1.5 million Armenians who lost their lives during the atrocities of 1915. The site includes a towering spire symbolizing national rebirth and an eternal flame surrounded by twelve leaning slabs representing lost provinces. It’s a place of reflection, remembrance, and resilience.

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   Vagharshapat

   Mesrop Mashtots St., 85, Near the Echmiadzin Monastery Complex

   Saint Hripsime Church is one of the oldest surviving churches in Armenia, located in the city of Vagharshapat (Etchmiadzin). Built in 618 AD, it is a masterpiece of early Christian architecture and is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The church is dedicated to Saint Hripsime, a Christian martyr who fled Roman persecution and was killed in Armenia for her faith. With its classic Armenian design, thick stone walls, and serene atmosphere, it remains a sacred site and a symbol of devotion and endurance.

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   Vagharshapat

   Issy-les-Moulineaux St.

   Saint Gayane Church is a 7th-century Armenian church in Vagharshapat, built on the site where Saint Gayane was martyred. Known for its classic domed-basilica architecture, it’s a UNESCO World Heritage Site and remains a symbol of faith, history, and Armenian spiritual heritage.

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   Araratyan Street

   Etchmiadzin Cathedral is the oldest cathedral in the world, built in the 4th century in Vagharshapat, Armenia. Considered the spiritual center of the Armenian Apostolic Church, it’s a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a sacred symbol of Armenian Christianity.

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   Vagharshapat

   Zvartnots Cathedral is a 7th-century architectural masterpiece located near Etchmiadzin, Armenia. Once a grand, circular-domed church, it now stands in beautiful ruins that reflect Armenia’s early Christian heritage. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Zvartnots is admired for its unique design and historical significance.

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