Vank Cathedral is located in Kelisa Alley-Nazar-e Sharqi Street. This street is a part of the Armenian district of Isfahan, Jolfa. In 1606, it used to be only a prayer hall. Then, in 1655, it was renovated to Vank Cathedral with its high double layer dome. The numbers of these two years are inscribed on a tile work on top of church’s gate. The oldest church is the Surp Sarkis Mother Cathedral. Among the two famous churches, Bethlehem church is older than Vank cathedral in Isfahan. The Vank Cathedral is a masterpiece of architecture. Construction of this cathedral started at the time of Shah Abbas the second.
Vank Cathedral architecture is a combination and Armenian architecture. The presence of Christianity followers has led to construction of churches in this country. One of them is called Vank Cathedral which is located in the Julfa neighborhood of Isfahan, and invites you to drink a sip of art, history and tranquility. Not only is it famous for its architecture and artistic decorations, but also the Vank Cathedral museum and its interesting heritages are among the reasons why tourists pay attention to this attraction.
