It is impossible to enter into Julfa neighborhood of Isfahan and not be enchanted by this masterpiece. It is as if time has gone back and a different atmosphere prevails in the space. According to available information, before the end of the seventeenth century AD, the city of Isfahan hosted 6 churches. While in the area of New Julfa (modern Julfa neighborhood) there were 24 churches. Today there are only 13 of them left. Each of these churches has its own characteristics, but in the meantime, Vank Cathedral shines like a jewel in Julfa and draws you into its world.
Vank Church, also known as the Holy Savior Cathedral, is one of the most beautiful and historically significant churches. Located in the Armenian quarter of Isfahan, known as New Julfa, it stands as a symbol of cultural resilience and religious heritage, blending Armenian traditions with Persian artistic influences. The church was built in the early 17th century, during the reign of Shah Abbas I of the Safavid dynasty, who relocated thousands of Armenians from the town of Julfa (in present-day Armenia) to Isfahan.
