Holy Mother of God Church, Vagharshapat

Name: Holy Mother of God Church
Address: Vagharshapat, Armenia

#10 among attractions in Vagharshapat

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Church of the Holy Mother of God, is a church located in the town of Vagharshapat, Armenia. It was built in 1767, during the reign of Catholicos Simeon I of Yerevan, on the remains of a 16th-century wooden church. It is located at the center of modern-day Vagharshapat, around 200 meters north of the walls of the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. ()

Local name: Սուրբ Մարիամ ԱստվածածինCompleted: 1767 (257 years ago)Architectural style: Armenian architectureCoordinates: 40°9'54"N, 44°17'32"E

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Holy Mother of God Church – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Etchmiadzin Cathedral, Saint Hripsime Church, Saint Gayane Church, Shoghakat Church.

~1210 ftS
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Etchmiadzin Cathedral, Vagharshapat
6 min walk • Etchmiadzin Cathedral, nestled within the city of Vagharshapat, Armenia, is not only a magnificent example of Armenian ecclesiastical architecture but also a revered symbol of Armenian Christianity. As the mother church of the Armenian Apostolic Church, this ancient...
0.9 miE
Circa 618 CE church with a bell tower
Saint Hripsime Church, Vagharshapat
24 min walk • Saint Hripsime Church stands as a testament to Armenia's rich religious heritage, located in the city of Vagharshapat, within the Armavir Province. This architectural masterpiece is not only a significant sanctuary but also a cherished symbol of Armenian Apostolic...
0.5 miS
7th-century church named for a martyr
Saint Gayane Church, Vagharshapat
14 min walk • Nestled in the spiritual heart of Armenia, the Saint Gayane Church stands as an enduring testament to the country's rich religious heritage. Located in the city of Vagharshapat, this architectural marvel dates back to the 7th century, offering visitors a glimpse into...
0.7 miE
Sacred and religious sites, Historical place, Church
Shoghakat Church, Vagharshapat
18 min walk • Nestled within the spiritual heartland of Armenia, the Shoghakat Church in Vagharshapat stands as a testament to the country’s rich ecclesiastical heritage. This monastic edifice, less known than its famous neighbor, the Etchmiadzin Cathedral, is nevertheless a...
~1130 ftS
Church
Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin, Vagharshapat
6 min walk • Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin, known in Armenian as simply the Mother See, is the governing body of the Armenian Apostolic Church.
~1390 ftS
Museum
Ruben Sevak Museum, Vagharshapat
7 min walk • Ruben Sevak Museum is an art museum located in Vagharshapat, Armenia. Opened on 10 September 2013, the museum is housed in the Ghazarapat building of the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin, adjacent to the Mother Cathedral.
~1850 ftS
Museum
Karekin I Centre of Theology and Armenology, Vagharshapat
9 min walk • Karekin I Centre of Theology and Armenology, is an educational institution and a research centre of the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin, located in Vagharshapat, Armenia. It was officially founded on 26 June 2000, by Catholicos Karekin II.
~960 ftS
Church
Church of the Holy Archangels, Vagharshapat
5 min walk • 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.
~1200 ftS
Universities and schools
Gevorgian Seminary, Vagharshapat
6 min walk • Gevorkian Theological Seminary, also known as Gevorkian Seminary, is a theological university-institute of the Armenian Apostolic Church founded by Catholicos George IV in 1874.
0.4 miS
Sport, Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue
Vagharshapat City Stadium, Vagharshapat
11 min walk • Etchmiadzin Stadium, is an abandoned football stadium in Vagharshapat, Armenia. Owned by the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin, the stadium is located near the southern walls of the Mother See complex.

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Which popular attractions are close to Holy Mother of God Church?

Nearby attractions include Church of the Holy Archangels, Vagharshapat (5 min walk), Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin, Vagharshapat (6 min walk), Gevorgian Seminary, Vagharshapat (6 min walk), Etchmiadzin Cathedral, Vagharshapat (6 min walk).

How to get to Holy Mother of God Church by public transport?

The nearest stations to Holy Mother of God Church:

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Ejmiatsin - Yerevan (5 min walk)