Vagharshapat City Stadium, Vagharshapat

#12 among attractions in Vagharshapat

Sport, Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue

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Facts and practical information

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. It is named after the Mother Cathedral of Holy Etchmiadzin which is considered the spiritual centre of Christian Armenians worldwide. ()

Local name: Վաղարշապատի քաղաքային մարզադաշտOpened: 1973 (51 years ago)Capacity: 3000Coordinates: 40°9'32"N, 44°17'27"E

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Vagharshapat City Stadium – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

~1060 ftN
, Church
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...
1.1 miNE
Circa 618 CE church with a bell tower
Saint Hripsime Church, Vagharshapat
29 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...
~600 ftSE
7th-century church named for a martyr
Saint Gayane Church, Vagharshapat
3 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...
1 miNE
Sacred and religious sites, Historical place, Church
Shoghakat Church, Vagharshapat
25 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...
~1140 ftN
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.
~910 ftN
Museum
Ruben Sevak Museum, Vagharshapat
5 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.
~430 ftN
Museum
Karekin I Centre of Theology and Armenology, Vagharshapat
3 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.
~1490 ftNE
Church
Church of the Holy Archangels, Vagharshapat
8 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.
0.4 miN
Church
Holy Mother of God Church, Vagharshapat
11 min walk • 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.
~1340 ftNE
Universities and schools
Gevorgian Seminary, Vagharshapat
7 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Vagharshapat City Stadium?

Nearby attractions include Karekin I Centre of Theology and Armenology, Vagharshapat (3 min walk), Saint Gayane Church, Vagharshapat (3 min walk), Ruben Sevak Museum, Vagharshapat (5 min walk), Etchmiadzin Cathedral, Vagharshapat (6 min walk).

How to get to Vagharshapat City Stadium by public transport?

The nearest stations to Vagharshapat City Stadium:

Bus

Ejmiatsin - Yerevan (9 min walk)