For some people, the fact that some ancient buildings of Armenia still standing is nothing but a minor luck or even miracle. This is because of the fact that the magnificent ancient cathedral, Zvartnots Cathedral collapsed in the 10th century and left nothing but ruins.

Ruins of Zvartnots Cathedral, Armenia

The ruins of Zvartnots were buried and remained buried until in the beginning of 20th century, the remains of the ruins were discovered. Between the years of 1901 to 1907, the site excavated and the archeologists were surprised with what they found underneath the ruins. The cathedral was not the only ruins found because it was built upon ruins of Catholicos place and winery those are part of the structures from the reign of Urartian king Rusa II. This of course gives another value points to the site and since then, Zvartnots claimed to be the valuable archeological site that is keeping the history of the ancient Armenia.

The ancient Zvartnots cathedral

Visiting this place is easy and a lot of visitors who want to come to the holy city of Echmiadzin take a little time to stop in this site. The people who personally travel may hire taxi but there will be obstacle to this option as people will have language barrier and confusion between Zvartnots ruins, Zvartnots town and Zvartnots airport because all of them are called Zvartnots. The best option is by booking a tour that can be booked far before the trip days. The tour may cost $14 per person while the entrance fee to the ruins will be $2.

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Echmiadzin in Armenia is known as one from two spiritual capitals of Armenia. The city is known as the largest city in the province of Arvamir in the Central of Armenia. Echmiadzin is known as the UNESCO World Heritage Site and also the head of Armenian Apostolic Church.

Echmiadzin, the Vatican of Armenia

In order to visit the city, visitors can take a bus that will depart regularly with a cheap fare. Taking bus is only way because there is no airport in this city. When the bus about to enter the city, it will go pass the ruins of Zvartnots that is known as the ancient archeological site. Consider to go to Echmiadzin and Armenia in general during spring or fall. As soon as getting off from the bus, visitors may take a walk inside of the town or hiring taxis. The taxi’s fare can is quite cheap to be paid and if the taxis are not the choice, taking Marshutni can be chosen by visitors.

Echmiadzin Memorial, Vagharshapat, Armenia

Cathedral of Echmiadzin is the first place must be visited by the visitors. This old cathedral exists for over 15 centuries and this place filled with history of Armenian Church. As mentioned above, Echmiadzin is the capital of spiritual in Armenia so expect the city to be filled with cathedrals and churches. After taking a walk to see the churches and cathedrals, visitors may go shopping for books or souvenirs such as the jewelries, handcrafted souvenirs and a lot other things those will be great to be gifts for the people back home.

Armenian Apostolic Church – Echmiadzin, Armenia