It's just splendid ! It's possible to stay hours, to look at every part of the paintings inside the cathedral. It was completly unexpected for me and now, I can say that it was once of best souvenirs that I have in the city of Esfahan.

Entrance fee for foreigner is 1M IRR. The whole place especially the church is beautiful and full of history, even though it is smaller than I expected. I recommend this attraction to everyone coming to Isfahan.

(Translated by Google) The largest and most famous church in Iran; Vank Church is one of the most attractive sights of Isfahan and is one of the most beautiful churches in Iran, which was built by the Armenians of the Julfa region of Isfahan during the reign of Shah Abbas II. During the reign of Shah Abbas Safavid, on his orders, a group of Armenians moved to the Julfa area of ​​Isfahan to escape persecution by the Ottomans; After settling in Isfahan, the Armenians decided to establish several religious and social centers, as a result of which the Vank Church was built. The construction of this church, also known as Amena Perkich Church, began in 1655 AD (1034 AD) and ended in 1664 AD (1043 AD). The beautiful Wank Church has various sections such as a library, office building, green space and a museum, and a tall tower stands out at the entrance of the church; There is also a large clock on the second floor of the tower, which was donated to the church by Mardiros Hordanian in 1931. As you enter the church, spectacular paintings on the walls and ceilings fascinate you; These spectacular paintings, which can be seen in all parts of the building, are each related to an event and narration, and from the beginning of the birth of Jesus Christ to the Day of Resurrection and heaven and hell, which is taken from the Christian heavenly book, the Bible. Is. The gilding and gilding of this church is unparalleled in its kind and can nail you in place for hours. The dome of Vank Church is similar to the dome of Iranian mosques, which can be interesting for any tourist, especially foreign tourists. In addition, two bell towers can be seen in this church that ring at certain times of the day. The Wank Church Museum is one of the places you should visit when visiting Wank and see objects such as manuscripts, unique paintings by European and Armenian artists, metal, wooden, pottery, etc. handicrafts. Vank Church is located in the heart of the historical fabric of Jolfa, and next to it you can visit Jolfa Square and other churches in this area. (Original) بزرگ‌ترین و مشهورترین کلیسای ایران ؛ کلیسای وانک، از جذاب‌ترین دیدنی های اصفهان به شمار می‌رود و یکی از زیباترین کلیساهای ایران است که توسط ارامنه منطقه جلفای اصفهان و در زمان شاه عباس دوم ساخته شده است. در زمان شاه عباس صفوی، به دستور وی گروهی از ارمنیان به منطقه جلفای اصفهان نقل مکان کردند تا از تعقیب عثمانیان در امان بمانند؛ پس از سکونت در اصفهان، ارمنی‌ها تصمیم به ایجاد مراکز مذهبی و اجتماعی متعددی گرفتند که کلیسای وانک نیز در نتیجه‌ی این اقدامات احداث شد. عملیات ساخت این کلیسا که به کلیسای آمنا پرکیچ نیز شناخته می‌شود، در سال 1655 میلادی (1034 شمسی) آغاز شد و در سال 1664 میلادی (1043 شمسی) پایان یافت. کلیسای زیبای وانک بخش‌های مختلفی مانند کتابخانه، ساختمان اداری، فضای سبز و یک موزه دارد و برجی بلند نیز در ورودی کلیسا خودنمایی می‌کند؛ همچنین ساعتی بزرگ در طبقه دوم این برج دیده می‌شود که توسط ماردیروس هوردانانیان در سال 1931 میلادی به کلیسا هدیه شده بود. به داخل کلیسا که بروید، نقاشی‌های چشم‌نواز دیوارها و سقف نگاهتان را مسحور خود می‌کند؛ این نقاشی‌های چشم‌نواز که در همه قسمت‌های داخلی ساختمان دیده می‌شود، هر کدام مربوط به یک رویداد و روایتی است و از ابتدای تولد حضرت مسیح (ع) گرفته تا روز رستاخیز و بهشت و دوزخ را شامل می‌شود که از کتاب آسمانی مسیحیان، انجیل برگرفته شده است. طلاکاری‌ها و تذهیب‌های این کلیسا در نوع خود بی‌نظیر است و می‌تواند ساعت‌ها شما را در جایتان میخکوب کند. گنبد کلیسای وانک مشابه گنبد مساجد ایرانی ساخته شده است که برای هر گردشگری بخصوص گردشگران خارجی می‌تواند جالب توجه باشد. علاوه بر آن دو برج ناقوس نیز در این کلیسا دیده می‌شود که در ساعات مشخصی از روز به صدا درمی‌آیند. موزه کلیسای وانک نیز از جمله مکان‌هایی است که در بازدید از وانک باید سری به آن بزنید و از اشیایی چون نسخ خطی، نقاشی‌های منحصر به فرد هنرمندان اروپایی و ارمنی، صنایع دستی فلزی، چوبی، سفالی و غیره دیدن کنید. کلیسای وانک در قلب بافت تاریخی منطقه جلفا واقع شده است و در کنار آن می‌توانید از میدان جلفا و سایر کلیساهای این منطقه دیدن کنید.

Surprisingly Iran is quite welcoming to many religion. Case in point is this beautiful Armenian cathedral right in the middle of Esfahan. A true historical gem in its own right albeit a fairly small cathedral . The inner sanctum has that Byzantine feel to it with ornate wall painting brilliantly preserved till today. Next to the cathedral is a modern building that housed a museum displaying the history of the Armenian Church in Iran..heaps of artifacts to wet the appetite of the history buff..

A true gem!!! The Vank Church is one of the most beautiful and largest churches in the Jolfa vicinity of Esfahan. Its gilded ceiling, interior section of the dome and fine historical paintings are matchless. Internally, the walls are adorned with oil paintings that are also gilded similar to that of Iranian art. Religious paintings revealing an Italian touch can be observed here. The founder of this structure was Shah Soltan Hossain Safavid. Highly recommended!!!

One of the most beautiful churchs in Iran. Stunning paintings.

Paints in the catedral are very beautiful. And also colours of the paints are again gergeous and so so vivid. Also there is a museum near the cathedral. You can see a text sentence written in the hair of a small child with a microscope. It is very impressive to see that. It is written in Farsi.

I don't see such a place like this! I'm not a religious man and this place has architectural aspects of attraction to me.

This is a so beautiful place. The Armenian cathedral names Vank, is located in Hakim Nezami st just in the city centre. There are several cafeterias and shops around the cathedral. The architecture of the roofs and paintings on every where drive you crazy. Totally recommended!

Great Great place too meet another culture , also that was a beautiful place to visit

It was a nice place with lovely 300-years old paintings. Also there was a museum of anthropology.

My favorite place to visit! I absolutely enjoy the atmosphere and the beauty of it.

Kelisa-ye Vank (also referred to as the Cathedral of All Saviors) is the most important architectural and artistic treasure of the Armenian Christians in Esfahan. The grounds surrounding the Cathedral comprise administrative sections, a museum and a library. The two-storey building of the museum houses antiquities relating mainly to the history of the Armenians in Julfa. Take your time and enjoy your visit.

It was so nice. I don't forget it because of its great architecture, colorful painting and professional design of museum. Don't miss this.

Its an ancient church with over 400 years old ! It means so old and gold … put in your bucket list .

This is where my father grew up. It was breathtaking to see in person. Truly amazing works of art and Armenian museum celebrating historical achievements. I feel very fortunate to have traveled here.

(Translated by Google) Greetings and courtesy to the lovers of culture, civilization and art of Iran and the world I wish Vanak Vase in Isfahan Hakim Nezami Street is one of the most beautiful historical and religious places in Isfahan. This complex, which welcomes dear visitors, has a religious ceremony hall and a museum. The staff of this collection is very friendly and professional. It will be pleasant to see this collection for all age groups with different ideas. (Original) با سلام و عرض ادب خدمت دوستداران فرهنگ و تمدن و هنر ایران و جهان.🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹 کاشکی وانک واسه در اصفهان خیابان حکیم نظامی یکی از زیباترین اماکن تاریخی و مذهبی اصفهان میباشد. این مجموعه که پذیرای بازدید کنندگان عزیز میباشد دارای سالن مراسم مذهبی و موزه میباشد. کارکنان این مجموعه بسیار خوش برخورد و حرفه ای میباشند‌ .دیدن این مجموعه برای تمامی رده های سنی با اندیشه های مختلف لذت بخش خواهد بود🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹

beautiful building with beautiful paintings, where a museum with interesting objects is located It takes you to the past and enriches your soul

It was the first time that I visited Vank cathedral and I can say my first visit was..... Awesome!lol this place was damn big! At first I thought we'd be visiting just the cathedral but there was a museum as well!!! Omg a museum! (I haven't visited one in ages so it really felt good❤) I fell in love with the drawings inside the cathedral and of course! I'm gonna visit this place again next time when I get back to Isfahan.

One of the most marvelous attractions Isfahan is Vank Cathedral that you can visit while you spend time in Jolfa, Isfahan. inside the cathedral the exterior brick decoration and a dome on top of the church catch your eyes. The dome resembles that of an Iranian mosque, though not tiled. Inside the church, the interior tilework, gold work and paintings welcome visitors passionate about exploring Iranian, Latin and Russian art at the same time

There are many paintings in this church and you can find peace and silence in it

This place is so peaceful and you will be amazed to see the arts inside the Church. Armenians artists have a skill of their own which can be seen here. I came here for 2nd time and this time I spent hours and hours here.

(Translated by Google) The church is beautiful. Of course, when we left, it was so crowded that the interior could not be used well. Inside the church there are interesting paintings. The exterior of the church bears little resemblance to what we have in mind from the church, and is more like a mosque. A building with a large spherical dome. The church grounds are the graves of several old priests whose tombstones are also spectacular. In another part of this collection, there is a museum, part of which is a memorial to the Armenian genocide by the Ottoman Turks, and the other part is related to the history of the Armenian presence in Iran. One of the most spectacular cases is the Safavid emperors' orders to their rulers to respect the lives and property of Armenians. (Original) کلیسای زیبایی است. البته در زمانی که ما رفتیم به قدری شلوغ بود که نمی شد از فضای داخل به خوبی استفاده کرد. در داخل کلیسا نقاشی های جالب توجهی دارد. نمای خارجی کلیسا شباهت چندانی به آن چه ما از کلیسا در ذهن داریم ندارد و بیشتر شبیه مسجد است. ساختمانی با گنبد کروی بزرگ. محوطه کلیسا قبر چند تن از کشیشان قدیمی است که سنگ مزار آن ها هم دیدنی است. در بخش دیگری از این مجموعه موزه ای هم هست که بخشی از آن یادبود نسل کشی ارامنه توسط ترکان عثمانی است و بخش بیشتری مربوط به تاریخچه حضور ارامنه در ایران است. از جمله موارد بسیار دیدنی اشت فرمان های شاهنشاهان صفوی به حکام خود در خصوص محترم داشتن جان و مال ارامنه است

(Translated by Google) Vank Cathedral, a series of late, the main church and courtyard, Bell House, Library, Museum, Clock Tower, rooms and halls of residence of the Bishop of association and the press, an area of ​​over 8731 square meters. This area, 3857 square meters of the building and the rest is owned green space and gardens Vanek. We suggest you make sure that your trip to Isfahan, Jolfa district and the visit Vank Cathedral (Original) کلیسای وانک که مجموعه‌ای شامل دیر، کلیسای اصلی و صحن، ناقوس خانه، کتابخانه، موزه، برج ساعت، اتاق‌های مخصوص اقامت اسقف و همچنین تالارهای اجتماعات و چاپخانه است، مساحتی بالغ بر 8731 متر مربع دارد. از این مساحت، ۳۸۵۷ متر مربع آن مربوط به ساختمان‌ها و بقیه متعلق به فضای سبز و باغ وانک است. به شما پیشنهاد می‌کنیم که حتما در سفرتان به اصفهان، به محله‌ی جلفا رفته و از کلیسای وانک بازدید کنید

Don't miss Vank Cathedral. The experience is awesome. There are two museums in the cathedral. You'll feel holiness of Jesus Christ.

Fantastic

Oldest and biggest cathedral in Isfahan. The structure is like a Islamic building from out side and there is no decoration on the dump. But when you go inside you can see the most beautiful painting between Isfahan cathedrals. There is a museum there you can learn a lot about Armenian culture and how they live in an Islamic country. The entrance fee for Iranian was 100,000 rial and for non Iranian it was 500,000 Rial.

Best place for beign new experiences

Peaceful place I enjoyed visiting this beautiful cathedral and there are so many beautiful things in there museum.

Vank Cathedral is considered as one of the oldest Iran’s Armenian churches which was constructed during the Safavid Empire in the 17th century and is especially distinguished due to its artistic architecture combining Armenian Christian and Iranian Islamic elements and components. Beside the rich, artistic tile work and paintings of the interior and the central dome of the church, the museum of this cathedral, showcasing many distinctive artifacts from the history of the cathedral and the Armenian community in Isfahan such as European paintings, embroidery, and other treasures remaining from the community’s legacy, as well as a writing on the hair done with diamond displaying a religious text, attracts many tourists to this place to explore and enjoy its beauties.

A peaceful and relaxing place with Beautiful painting every where makes you calm.

The cathedral was established in 1606, built by the hundreds of thousands of Armenians that were forcibly resettled by Shah Abbas I in his new capital as part of his scorched-earth policy in Armenia during the Ottoman War of 1603-1618.[1] The varying fortunes and independence of this suburb across the Zayande River and its eclectic mix of European missionaries, mercenaries and travelers can be traced almost chronologically in the cathedral's combination of building styles and contrasts in its external and internal architectural treatment.

Not just a church but also a museum. A must-see place in Isfahan, historic & unbelievably beautiful!

It's one of the best place For visiting. You will have a lots of fun in it. I hope everyone see this place soon😊

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A very beautiful and peaceful place and walk around in the street is very beautiful

It has a very beautiful and eye-catching design, it is very good

(Translated by Google) They made it beautiful (Original) قشنگ درستش کردند

(Translated by Google) Fascinating paintings and works. Appropriate access. Beautiful walking path and paving with a beautiful handicraft shop Be sure to visit the beautiful churches of Iran (Original) مجذوب کننده از نقاشی و آثار. دسترسی مناسب. مسیر پیاده روی زیبا و سنگ فرش با یه صنایع دستی فروشی زیبا حتما برید از کلیساهای زیبای ایران

Beautiful pics in church

Love this place...

Amazing and beautiful! Famous for its paintings which showcase a biblical story.

بسیار زیبا. تاریخی. با معماری جالب. نقاشیهای قدیمی سقفی. هنر ایرانی ولی با مذهبی متفاوت

(Translated by Google) It is very beautiful, be sure to visit (Original) خیلی زیباست حتما دیدن کنید

Must see it

Beautiful church, but unfortunately it was closed at the time of my visit.

Grateful Architecture for 400 years ago

(Translated by Google) Pristine and spectacular (Original) بکر و دیدنی

(Translated by Google) It was not bad, but it did not cost ten tomans, only the first part, which was for Christian prayers, was good, and books and some tools were (Original) بد نبود ولی ده تومن نمیرزید فقط اون قسمت اولش که برا دعا مسیحی ها بود خوب بود و کتابا و برخی وسایل ها

Worth visiting and a historical gem with really beautiful paintings. Recommended to everyone, also the neighbor is really walkable and beautiful. It’s better to not visit in holidays or Nowruz, so you can enjoy the calm

(Translated by Google) The most beautiful church in Iran (Original) قشنگترین کلیسای ایران

This is one of the most beautiful and unique churches in the world. I recommend visiting Vanak Church to all tourists who come to Isfahan.

(Translated by Google) A place that you cannot miss if you travel to Isfahan. In the Vank Cathedral, the Iranian and Armenian styles are mixed in its construction. Although it is very austere on the outside, once you enter you can not imagine what you will find. It is impressive, its walls and ceilings are full of paintings illustrating the Old and New Testaments, as well as lives of the saints. The entrance costs 500,000 rials and with it, in addition to the Church, you can see an Armenian anthropological museum and a small memorial of the 1915 genocide. It is very interesting not to be missed. (Original) Un lugar que no os podéis perder si viajáis a Isfahán. En la catedral de vank se mezcla el estilo irání y armenio en su construcción. Aunque por fuera es muy austera, una vez que entras ni te imaginas lo que te vas a encontrar. Es impresionante, sus paredes y techos están repletos de pinturas que ilustran el Antiguo y el Nuevo Testamento, así como vidas de los santos. La entrada cuesta 500.000 riales y con ella además de la Iglesia puedes ver un museo antropológico armenio y un pequeño memorial del genocidio de 1915. Es muy interesante no os lo perdáis.

One of the most beautiful churches in Middle East ; wonderful wall painted ; outside designed by Persian arts

The architecture is great! I liked this chuch a lot. specially local people around the church are amazing. Don't forget to have a coffee after praying in the church.

(Translated by Google) Be sure to see that I enjoyed the atmosphere of this monument. There is also a museum with photos and antique items. (Original) حتما دیدن کنید من که لذت بردم از فضای این بنای تاریخی یه موزه هم داره با عکس ها و وسایل عطیقه از همه زیلاتر نقاشیهای داخل هست که واقعا معرکه اند

Beautiful historical landmark that's definitely worth visiting.

(Translated by Google) Cathedral Vank is located in the Armenian Quarter of Jolfa. Vank Cathedral (Kelisa-yé Vank) was built between 1606 and 1655. The paintings inside the church are in very good condition and depict events in the Bible. Some paintings represent torture and they are in the strongest team. A huge mural depicts heaven and hell and after seeing that painting you do best to be a kind person. Outside the church is a tall bell tower. Also pay a visit to the museum located in the area. The museum contains i.a. a printing press from 1841, old books and Bibles, jewelery and old Armenian clothing. What I found most interesting was a painting by Rembrant (!) And what is said is the world's smallest book with hymns in different languages, including "Our Father" in Swedish. In a microscope you could look at a hair with a bible verse inscribed, absolutely incredible! Someone must have been very restless. In part of the museum there were photographs and short film sequences from the Turkish massacre of an estimated 1.5 million Armenians between the years 1915 to 1921. The massacre started on April 24, 1915 and every year this date is celebrated on this day with large demonstrations and thousands of Armenians gather around a memorial site on the church grounds. (Original) Cathedral Vank ligger i de armeniska kvarteren i Jolfa. Vankkatedralen (Kelisa-yé Vank) byggdes mellan 1606 och 1655. Målningarna inne i kyrkan är i mycket gott skick och föreställer händelser i bibeln. Några målningar föreställer tortyr och de är i magstarkaste laget. En enorm väggmålning föreställer himmelen och helvete och efter att ha sett den målningen gör man bäst i att vara en snäll människa. Utanför kyrkan står ett högt klocktorn. Gör även ett besök i museet som ligger inom området. Museet innehåller bl.a. en tryckpress från 1841, gamla böcker och biblar, smycken och gamla armeniska klädesplagg. Det jag fann mest intressant var en målning av Rembrant (!) och vad som sägs är världens minsta bok med psalmer på olika språk, bl.a. "Fader vår" på svenska. I ett mikroskåp kunde man titta på ett hårstrå med en bibelvers inskriven, helt otroligt! Någon måste ha varit väldigt rastlös. I en del av museet fanns det fotografier och korta filmsekvenser från den turkiska massakern på uppskattningsvis 1,5 miljoner armenier mellan åren 1915 till 1921. Massakern startade den 24 april 1915 och varje år detta datum högtidshålls denna dag med stora demonstrationer och tusentals armenier samlas runt en minnesplats på kyrkområdet.

Such a lovely backyard as a garden with the chairs and flowers 🌹🌺

(Translated by Google) The entrance was expensive. That means you are not worth it (Original) ورودی گرون بود . یعنی نمیارزید

(Translated by Google) Super and unique. A pure experience (Original) فوق العاده و بینظر. یه تجربه ناب

So beautiful

(Translated by Google) A historical site (Original) 一個歷史參觀點

(Translated by Google) It's beautiful, it's worth seeing once (Original) زیباست ارزش یکبار دیدن رو داره

nice place

(Translated by Google) It was beautiful (Original) زیبا بود

(Translated by Google) The austere exterior structure of this Armenian church gives no idea of ​​the fantastic paintings inside. All the walls are painted with a lot of detail and color. (Original) L´estructura exterior austera d´aquesta església armènia no dona idea de les fantàstiques pintures que es troben a l´interior. Totes les parets estan pintades amb molt de detall i color.

(Translated by Google) Vank Church is full of cool things like the village bell and Rustam's carvings in the oldest and most popular city in Iran. (Original) کلیسای وانک پر از چیز های باحال مثل زنگ روستایی و نقش های رستم است اونم توی کهن ترین شهر ایران و پر طرفدار ترین

(Translated by Google) Armenian Church (Original) کلیسا ارامنه

For non-Christians who were less likely to visit churches, it was a very attractive place, and there is a beautiful museum about the massacres and oppression that have been inflicted on people throughout history.

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(Translated by Google) The beautiful neighborhood of Jolfa, with its back alleys filled with Qazimi houses, has a jewel like the Vank Church, which stands out with its beautiful and special paintings and museum. It is the first printing press in Iran and old religious books are one of the sights of this church. (Original) محله‌ی زیبای جلفا با کوچه پس کوچه هایی که با خونه های قذیمی پر شده نگینی مثل کلیسای وانک داره که با نقاشی ها و موزه ی خوشگل و خاصش خودنمایی میکنه، اولین ماشین چاپ ایران و کتب مذهبی قدیمی یکی از دیدنی های این کلیساست.

(Translated by Google) A very valuable and spectacular place The building, which is still active and a center for worship and religious practices, has a magnificent museum next to it. In the museum of Vanak Church in Isfahan, very valuable works are kept, each of which is a long historical narrator. Perhaps one of the most famous of these is the Taramo, on which a passage from the Torah is engraved and which you can see under a microscope. (Original) مکانی بسیارزیبا و دیدنی این بنا که در حال حاضر نیز فعال است و مرکزی است برای عبادت و انجام اعمال مذهبی، در کنار خود موزه‌ای با شکوه دارد. در موزه کلیسای وانک اصفهان آثار بسیار با ارزشی نگهداری می‌شود که هر کدام راوی تاریخی طولانی است. شاید یکی از معروف‌ترین این آثار تارمویی است که بر روی آن جمله‌ای از تورات نقش بسته است و می‌توانید با کمک میکروسکوپ آن‌را ببینید.

(Translated by Google) Is a historical place (Original) مکانی تاریخی است

(Translated by Google) It is a beautiful place. The streets around it are paved. It is generally good for a walk (Original) جای قشنگیه .خیابان های اطرافش سنگ فرشه .کلا برای یک باررفتن خوبه

This place is amazing... The paintings are fabulous, wish there was someone to explain about them though.. I enjoyed every moment there and of course in my next trip i'll visit this church again🤗 Entrance fee in september 2020 was 100000 rial per person. بازدید از این کلیسا رو به‌شدت توصیه می‌کنم، چندین ساعت رو اونجا سپری کردم ولی بازم از دیدنش سیر نشدم، تنها ایرادی که میتونم بگیرم نبود راهنما بود.. ورودی کلیسا در شهریور ۹۹، نفری ۱۰۰۰۰ تومان بود که کاملا میارزه👌

Beautiful museum inside of a extremely old church, didn't feel like I was in Iran going to a church but loved it non the less

Magnificent