Ruben Sevak Museum, Vagharshapat

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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. Ghazarapat itself is an 8th-century building previously used as a monastic residence. The first floor has been renovated through the efforts of the French-Armenian benefactor Hovhannes Chilingirian; who is a nephew of the Armenian poet Ruben Sevak. ()

Coordinates: 40°9'41"N, 44°17'26"E

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Ruben Sevak Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

~210 ftNE
, Church
Etchmiadzin Cathedral, Vagharshapat
2 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 miE
Circa 618 CE church with a bell tower
Saint Hripsime Church, Vagharshapat
28 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...
~1470 ftS
7th-century church named for a martyr
Saint Gayane Church, Vagharshapat
8 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...
0.9 miNE
Sacred and religious sites, Historical place, Church
Shoghakat Church, Vagharshapat
23 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...
~290 ftNE
Church
Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin, Vagharshapat
2 min walk • Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin, known in Armenian as simply the Mother See, is the governing body of the Armenian Apostolic Church.
~480 ftS
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.
~870 ftNE
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.
~1390 ftN
Church
Holy Mother of God Church, Vagharshapat
7 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.
~460 ftNW
40°9'44"N • 44°17'21"E
Alex and Marie Manoogian Treasury House, Vagharshapat
3 min walk • History museum, Museum
~1100 ftE
40°9'43"N • 44°17'40"E
Sculpture, Vagharshapat
6 min walk • Museum
~1020 ftNE
40°9'49"N • 44°17'34"E
Hovhanes Hovhanisyan, Vagharshapat
5 min walk • Museum

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Ruben Sevak Museum?

Nearby attractions include Catholicosal Museum, Vagharshapat (1 min walk), Etchmiadzin Cathedral, Vagharshapat (2 min walk), Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin, Vagharshapat (2 min walk), Alex and Marie Manoogian Treasury House, Vagharshapat (3 min walk).

How to get to Ruben Sevak Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Ruben Sevak Museum:

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Ejmiatsin - Yerevan (5 min walk)