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The Treasury Museum of Etchmiadzin

Region

Armavir

Distance from Yerevan

47.4 km

Type

Museum

Alec and Marie Manougian Treasury-Museum was opened in October 11, 1982. The Treasury-museum is a fine example of modern Armenian Architecture which encompasses the original and distinctive features of classical Armenian architecture. The two-storey structure houses not only the museum samples of the Armenian Church, but also the library of Catholicos Garegin I. Recently, a separate room has also been opened, which presents the gifts that the guests have donated to the Armenian Church from all over the world.

Interesting

facts about The Treasury Museum of Etchmiadzin

Facts

Numerous valuable artistic items are exhibited in the halls of the Treasury House, including samples of church art as well as applied art, cross banners, Altar curtains, pyxes, vestments, lanterns, different crosses, staffs, ancient Armenian carpets, pottery and wood-engravings. Among the precious exhibits of the Treasury House of great value are the handwritten records, the manuscripts with unique miniature illustrations and silver, delicately ornamented covers.

Weather in Armavir

The high season in Armenia lasts for a long time due to the pleasant climate conditions. Warm days in Armenia start in March and last until late autumn; winter is usually snowless and not long. The high precipitation season is variable. The tourist season for Treasury Museum of Etchmiadzin depends on the weather conditions.