About this place
The Mother Cathedral of the Armenian Apostolic Church in Vagharshapat, regarded as one of the oldest cathedrals in the world and part of a UNESCO World Heritage site.
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Getting there
Partially verified- ≈ 21 km from Yerevan
- ≈ 30 min by car
Approximate road distance and driving time from Republic Square, Yerevan, without traffic. Actual times on mountain roads are usually longer.
Source: OpenStreetMap / OSRM · checked on 9 November 2026
Location
VerifiedLocation verified against published sources.
Source: en.wikipedia.org · checked on 9 November 2026
Entrance fees
Partially verifiedSome details are not fully confirmed — please check before visiting.
| Foreign visitorForeign citizens — Treasury museum | 2,000 AMDper person |
|---|---|
| Adult citizen of ArmeniaAdult citizens of Armenia — Treasury museum | 1,000 AMDper person |
| StudentStudents with student card — Treasury museum | 500 AMDper person |
| SchoolchildSchoolchildren — Treasury museum | 300 AMDper person |
| Free admissionPreschool children, pensioners, military, ICOM members — Treasury museum | Freeper person |
Opening hours: Treasury museum: Tuesday–Sunday 10:30–17:30
Open questions:
- Entry to the cathedral itself is not stated on the official page.
Entrance fees are paid at the site and are not part of the tour price.
Source: Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin — Museums (official) · checked on 9 November 2026
