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Sights of Armenia Armavir
Zvartnots Cathedral
- RegionArmavir
- Distance from Yerevan20.5 km
- TypeMonastery/Church
Armavir
About this place
Zvartnots Cathedral is one of the unique monuments of Armenian architecture and the Armenian people, encapsulating the distinct features and knowledge of Armenian architectural tradition. The cathedral is located on the outskirts of Vagharshapat city, Armavir Province.
The name “Zvartnots” appears only in the writings of the historian Sebeos; all other historians refer to the cathedral as St. Gregory.
Zvartnots Cathedral is a 7th-century structure, yet it incorporates architectural solutions characteristic of the 4th century. With its style and design, the cathedral had a significant influence on the architecture of later centuries. The Byzantine Emperor Constans II was present at the cathedral's consecration ceremony, reflecting the political climate of the time.
The cathedral was uncovered by the renowned architect Toros Toramanian, who proposed that Zvartnots was 45 meters high, a three-story, centrally planned, domed structure.
Interesting
facts about Zvartnots Cathedral
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The Cathedral of Zvartnots is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.
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Zvartnots Cathedral has a unique but inexplicable connection with the Sainte-Chapelle Church in France. The Gothic-style French church, founded in the 13th century—six centuries after Zvartnots was built—features predominantly biblical themes in its relief carvings, and in three of them, Noah’s Ark and the presumed Zvartnots Cathedral are depicted.
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 Zvartnots Cathedral depends on the weather conditions.
Zvartnots Cathedral
FAQ
Where is Zvartnots Cathedral?
Zvartnots Cathedral stands on the outskirts of the city of Vagharshapat, in Armenia's Armavir Province.
When was Zvartnots Cathedral built?
Zvartnots is a 7th-century structure that also incorporates architectural solutions characteristic of the 4th century. The Byzantine Emperor Constans II attended its consecration, and with its style and design the cathedral strongly influenced the architecture of later centuries.
Is Zvartnots Cathedral known by another name?
Yes. The name “Zvartnots” appears only in the writings of the historian Sebeos; all other historians refer to the cathedral as St. Gregory.
What did Zvartnots Cathedral originally look like?
The cathedral was uncovered by the architect Toros Toramanian, who proposed that Zvartnots was a three-storey, centrally planned, domed building 45 metres high.
Is Zvartnots a UNESCO World Heritage Site?
Yes, Zvartnots Cathedral is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. It also has a curious, unexplained link with the Sainte-Chapelle in France: three of that 13th-century Gothic church's reliefs depict Noah's Ark and what is presumed to be Zvartnots Cathedral.
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