Where to go in Gyumri?

Cathedral of the Holy Mother of God(Seven Wounds)

Cathedral of the Holy Mother of God (Seven Wounds) The church is officially named Cathedral of the Holy Mother of God or Saint Astsvatsatsin, but locally known as “Yot Verk”, honouring the Virgin Mary painting transferred from Saint Nshan Church. Crafted by Ghukas Avetaranich, the icon is a revered piece. Erected in the 19th century, […]

Saint Amenaprkich Church

Սբ․ Ամենափրկիչ եկեղեցի Constructed in the 1860s, the Saint Amenprkich Church in Gyumri shares architectural similarities with Ani Cathedral, reaching completion in 1873 under the guidance of architect Tadev Antikyan. In the Soviet era, the church transformed into a philharmonic hall. Unfortunately, the structure suffered partial destruction in the 1988 earthquake. Permission for restoration was […]

Saint Nshan Church

Saint Nshan Church Constructed between 1859-1864 through the bequest of Prince Ghahraman Long-armed Arghtyun and funds contributed by the community, the Saint Nshan Church initially earned its name “Astvatsatsin” due to the discovery of the picture of Mary Virgin with Seven Wounds.

Cathedral of the Holy Martyrs

Cathedral of the Holy Martyrs The Cathedral of the Holy Martyrs, an Armenian Catholic Church in Gyumri located next to the Gyumri Museum of Folk Architecture and Lifestyle, was designed by architect Hakob Jivanyan. The copper bells adorning the church were crafted by sculptor Artush Papoyan. Featuring a bell tower, depository, basement, and yard, the […]

St. Gregory the Illuminator’s church

St. Gregory the Illuminator’s church St. Gregory the Illuminator’s church stands at the crossroads of Rustaveli and Djivan streets. The original church, erected during the time of Alexandropol, holds a captivating construction history. Built in 1862 and initially named “Gheghtsonts chapel,” the church derived its name not from the attendees’ status as peasants but because […]

Saint Michael Church

Saint Michael Church Saint Michael the Archangel Russian Orthodox Church, in the vicinity of the current Gorky Park, on the “Patvo Blur” platform.The clock tower was built with local black hewn stone. It is called “Plplan Zham ” because of the shining tin dome.The church was consecrated in 1886 by Archbishop Poghos of the Greek-Russian […]

Saint Sargis Chapel

Saint Sargis Chapel Saint Sargis Chapel is situated in the city of Gyumri, Shirak Marz, Armenia, near the Black Fortress. Constructed in 2008, the chapel was consecrated in 2011. The funds for building this church were generously provided by Artashes Sargsyan. Source: 1

Saint Hakob Mtsbna Church

Saint Hakob Mtsbna Church Saint Hakob Mtsbna Church, constructed in 2002 in the Ani district, is named after the patriarch Saint Hakob Mtsbnets, an esteemed ecclesiastical figure from the 4th century who was recognized as a saint. The construction of the church was led by Mkrtich Lambaryan. Occupying an area of 2.5 hectares, the church […]

Saint Hripsime Chapel

Saint Hripsime Chapel Saint Hripsime, a Catholic chapel in the city of Gyumri, Shirak region of Armenia, in the Austrian quarter.It was built in 1992. The dome of the chapel has a unique architecture that is unique in all of Armenia.The chapel is notable for its sculptures, which depict Our Lady with the Child, three […]