saint hripsime church - echmiadzin, armenia

ancient apostolic apse arched architectural architecture armavir armenia armenian beautiful belfry bell building christian christianity church cross cruciform culture cupola design destination details dome echmiadzin ecology elements etchmiadzin exterior heritage historic history hripsime impressive mausoleum medieval memorial natural nature niche old orthodox outdoors pilgrimage province religion religious site structure stunning sunlight symbols tetraconch tourism tower unesco vault vivid world