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Ruins and arches of Zvartnots Cathedral
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Armavir · History & faith

Zvartnots Cathedral

About this place

The ruins of a 7th-century round cathedral near Vagharshapat, part of a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Getting there

Partially verified
  • ≈ 17 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

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Source: en.wikipedia.org · checked on 9 November 2026

Entrance fees

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Entrance fees
AdultStandard entrance1,500 AMDper person
ReducedChildren, seniors, students750 AMDper person
Free admissionChildren under 12Freeper person

Opening hours: Daily 10:00–18:00; Sunday 10:00–16:00

Entrance fees are paid at the site and are not part of the tour price.

Source: Zvartnots Historical-Cultural Museum-Reserve (official) · checked on 9 November 2026