Saint Gregory the Illuminator Cathedral
Yerevan, Armenia
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The Saint Gregory the Illuminator Cathedral in Yerevan is the largest cathedral of the Armenian Apostolic Church and one of the largest religious buildings in the South Caucasus. Designed by architect Stepan Kurkchyan and completed in 1997, this concrete structure rises 54 meters and stands in the Kentron District near the General Andranik metro station, making it a prominent landmark visible from many parts of the city. Built in the Armenian architectural tradition, it serves as a major religious center for Armenia's capital.
Architect
Movement
- Built
- Type
- cathedral
- Materials
- concrete
- Height
- 54 m
- Place
- Yerevan, Armenia
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