St. Hripsime Church (Vagharshapat (Etchmiadzin))

Armenia / Armavir / Vagharshapat / Vagharshapat (Etchmiadzin)
 church, interesting place, UNESCO World Heritage Site
St. Hripsime Church in Echmiadzin, Armenia, completed in 618, is one of the oldest surviving churches in Armenia, and is known for its fine Armenian architecture of the classical period, which influenced many other Armenian churches. The church, together with other nearby sites, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and is dedicated to Saint Rhipsime.
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Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St._Hripsime_Church,_Echmiadzin
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Coordinates:   40°10'1"N   44°18'34"E
This article was last modified 17 years ago