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Cathedral of Talin
The interior is expansive and solemn divided by vaulted arches. On the surface above the main altar there are two circular windows. The lateral altars are enclosed in semi-circular conches. There is one window in the central part of each conch. The interior walls still bear marks of the old frescoes. In the niches adorned by columns and connecting arches ornamental patterns of plants and flowers ...
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Aruch (Caravanserai)
The caravanserai in Aruch is partly submerged in the ground and only its south-western part is over the ground. The building has 6 arches and is lit by the windows up in the ceiling. From the side of the ravine the building has protuberances in the form of pyramids that provide the structure a fortress-like ...
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Mughni – St. Gevorg Church
In the initial stage there stood only an unsightly church. In 1660-70s the construction of today’s structure was completed as a vaulted basilica. Remains of the old beautiful frescoes can still be seen along with several cross-stones. Concurrently with the church, the hall with the triple-dome bell tower was built.Both entrances, as well as the windows with their affluent decoration, ...
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Orbelian's Caravanserai
Located at the southern side of Vardenyats Mountain Pass at a height of 2410 meters above sea level, Orbelian's Caravanserai is the best preserved caravanserai in the entire country. Ruins of a small chapel may still be seen adjacent to the vestibule, across the road from a spring.The only entrance to the caravanserai is at the rectangular vestibule adjacent to the main hall of the structure. It ...
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The Aslamazyan Sisters House Museum
Mariam’s paintings evoke the dramatic, colorful themes of her times. While critics argue the relative strengths of her paintings, her exquisite ceramic plates are universally proclaimed masterpieces. The museum also highlights pottery by Yeranuhi Aslamazyan. Some works of Mariam Arshakovna are stored in the State Tretyakov Gallery, including "Armenian Still Life" (1955) and "Red Cactus Flower" ...
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