Vank
[Religious Monument]

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Common name
Vank
Local name
(Persian) Kelisa-yeVank, (Arm.) Vank Surb Amenaprkic
Official name
The Monastery (Vank) of Surb Amenaprkic / Holy Savior of All, seat of the Armenian Archbishopric of Iran and India
Type
Monastery
In use
Yes
Condition
Good
Interest
Interest
Architectural.
Interest
Ethnological.
Interest
Historical.
Interest
Artistic.
Interest
Pilgrimage Shrine.
Recent visit
14/4/2012
Address
Metz Meydan (Mets square), Vank (street)
Events
Construction between 1655-1664, consecration of the main church in 1664
Type of event
Foundation / Construction
Date
From : 1655
To : 1664
Bell tower
Type of event
Construction Work / Additions
Date
1702
Key words
Armenia culture.
Armenian church, churches.
Armenians.
Christians of the East.
Ecclesiastical history.
Ethnology.
Grave.
Iran.
Isfahan / Esfahan.
Library.
Manuscript.
Monasteries.
Museum.
Painting.
Persian civilization.
Safavid period.
Typography / Printing houses.