Etchmiadzin Cathedral Էջմիածնի Մայր Տաճար
Vagharshapat, Armenia UNESCO World Heritage Site
Etchmiadzin Cathedral is a cathedral and church building located in Vagharshapat, Armenia, dating from the year 303. It is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site and serves as a cultural heritage monument in Armenia, belonging to the Armenian Apostolic Church.
Planning a visit
The climate features daily highs and lows throughout the year. January has a high of 4 °C and a low of -7 °C with rain on about 5 days. July is warmer with a high of 33 °C and a low of 20 °C, experiencing rain on about 7 days. The cathedral is free to enter, while the Treasury costs 1,500 dram.
The nearest airport is Zvartnots International Airport in Yerevan, located 9 km away, and the site is 19 km from the capital city of Yerevan. Nearby sights include Saint Hripsime Church at 1.7 km, Zvartnots Cathedral at 3.9 km, Tsitsernakaberd at 17 km, Blue Mosque in Yerevan at 18.3 km, and the Yerevan Cascade at 19.4 km.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 33 °C. The wettest is April, with about 61 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 4 | 5 | 11 | 18 | 23 | 29 | 33 | 33 | 28 | 20 | 12 | 6 |
| Average low, °C | -7 | -5 | -1 | 5 | 10 | 15 | 20 | 19 | 14 | 8 | 1 | -4 |
| Rainfall, mm | 33 | 34 | 41 | 61 | 59 | 32 | 21 | 12 | 13 | 36 | 35 | 30 |
| Rainy days | 5 | 4 | 9 | 8 | 15 | 11 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 5 | 5 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
