Vagharshapat
Vagharshapat — widely known by its former name Etchmiadzin — is home to the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin, the spiritual and administrative centre of the Armenian Apostolic Church, and one of the oldest Christian sites in the world. The town in Armenia's Ararat plain holds a concentration of historic religious monuments, with UNESCO World Heritage recognition covering the cathedral complex. A compact centre with cafés and restaurants makes it a workable base for exploring the wider region.
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- Population47,989
- Nearest water from center 1.3 km0.8 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 4.1 km2.5 mi
Nearest airports
Vagharshapat: quick answers
Where is Vagharshapat?
Vagharshapat is in Armenia.
How do you get to Vagharshapat?
The nearest airport is Yerevan (EVN), about 20 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Vagharshapat?
The warmest month is July, averaging 25°C77°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at -2°C28°F. The wettest month is April, with about 75 mm2.9 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Vagharshapat?
OpenStreetMap lists 4 museums, 14 restaurants and 10 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Vagharshapat?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Charentsavan, Kentron District and Vedi.