One of the most beautiful churches in the world is definitely “Vank Cathedral” which is one of the top attractions of Isfahan. Vank cathedral is Also called Amenaperkij which in the Armenian language means holy savior. It is named after the “Sorp Amenaperkij vank” in Nakhjavan. Vank in Armenian language means monastery.
It was built on 1655-1664 in King Abas the second’s era by the financial assistance of the Armenian people
The Armenian churches were usually built by stones but this one has a distinctive feature: it is made of bricks. Its unique structure, which is a fusion of Armenian plan and Persian architecture could not be found anywhere else. In addition, it is the biggest church of Isfahan and is one of the most important Armenology centers in the world.
When you enter the church, the wonderful colorful fresco and floral patterns will amaze you. They display stories of the Bible. The façade is also different and has a framing like the house of Isfahan.
It is interesting to know that before this church, no church has such an immense painting, the internal walls had no ornament and the exterior walls were just carved.
Besides the great building of a church, there is a great museum including books, manuscript, etc.
Location:
Hakim Nezamy Ave., East Nazar st, Vank Alley
Visiting time:
8:30-17.30
Holidays in 2019:
1,5,6 January-11 February- 31 March- 1, 24 April- 26 May- 4,29 June- 29 July- 5 June- 9,10 September- 27 November- 31 December
Ticket price:
300,000 Rails
Access way:
Taxi, bus
Nearby attraction:
Music museum, 300 M-
Si o se pol,
Pol Khajo ,4.4 Km
Bird Garden, 7 Km
Isfahan Aquarium ,6.5 Km
phone number:
00983136243471-2
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