Saint Hripsime Church (618 AD)

​This church is a masterpiece of the "inscribed tetraconch" style.

​ Built by Catholicos Komitas on the site where the martyr St. Hripsime was killed.

​The structure is famous for its earthquake resistance and has remained largely intact for over 1,400 years. You can visit the tomb of St. Hripsime in the crypt.

Established in 301 AD, it is widely regarded as the oldest cathedral in the world. It was built over a pagan temple, symbolizing the nation's transition to Christianity.

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The Treasury (Museum): A must-visit section containing sacred relics, including:

​The Holy Spear (Geghard) that pierced the side of Christ.

​A fragment of Noah’s Ark.

​The Right Hand of St. Gregory the Illuminator.

Saint Gayane Church (630 AD)

​Located within walking distance of the Mother Cathedral, this church offers a more serene and intimate atmosphere.

​it has three-nave domed basilica with an elegant triple-arched portico added in 1683.

​the Church's location is Built over the burial site of St. Gayane, the prioress who was martyred alongside her companions.

On the return to Yerevan, the tour concludes at the remains of this unique circular cathedral.

​The Design: Once a three-tiered central-domed structure, it was a marvel of medieval engineering before collapsing in a 10th-century earthquake.

​The site offers one of the most iconic photographic views in Armenia, framing the ruins against the backdrop of Mount Ararat.