Vank Cathedral
About the place
- Country : Iran , Isfahan
- Address : Isfahan Province, Isfahan, Vank Church Alley, Iran
- Category : Places of Worship
Vank Cathedral
Vanak Amena Perkich
Overview:
Vank Church (cathedral) in the city of Isfahan is one of the most prominent Christian-Armenian art treasures that was built during the era of Shah Abbas II, the great Safavid king.
It is the oldest and most beautiful church built in Iran, especially among their counterparts in the Julfa neighborhood, where you can see the most splendid and wonderful scenes of architectural decorations and magnificent engineering designs, including gilding, impressive historical drawings and plastering work, in addition to the colorful engravings, gold-plated pictures and frescoes.
One of the advantages of the Vank Church is that it is a rich museum that deserves a visit, as it houses many masterpieces, precious manuscripts and frescoes that are unparalleled in the world. Therefore, the Vank Church is one of the finest historical landmarks of Isfahan.
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