Holy Mother of God Church

#8 among destinations in Armenia

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Holy Mother of God Church, sometimes known as Yeghvard Church, is a medieval Armenian church located at the center of Yeghvard in the Kotayk Province of Armenia. It was completed in 1301 during the rule of the Zakarid dynasty. It was built and completed as an alternative church of the nearby ruined Katoghike Church, a large three-nave basilica dating back to the 5th and 6th centuries. ()

Local name: Սուրբ Աստվածածին եկեղեցիCompleted: 1301 (723 years ago)Architectural style: Armenian architectureCoordinates: 40°19'10"N, 44°28'49"E

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KotaykArmenia

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

Nearby attractions include: Ptghni Church, Saghmosavank, Hovhannavank, Surp Astvatsatsin Church of Karbi.

7.1 miSE
Church, Ruins
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Church
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