Panoramic View of the Armenian Vank Cathedral in Tiflis

Panoramic View of the Armenian Vank Cathedral in Tiflis

Panoramic view of the Armenian Vank Cathedral in Tiflis (now Tbilisi), located in the heart of the city beneath the iconic Mtatsminda mountain. The Vank Cathedral, a prominent feature in the center, is distinguished by its triple conical domes, characteristic of traditional Armenian ecclesiastical architecture. Surrounding the cathedral are tightly packed buildings, forming part of Tiflis's historic cityscape. In the background, the rugged slopes of Mtatsminda rise steeply, with a glimpse of the Mtatsminda Pantheon higher up. The riverbank is visible in the foreground, adding a natural element to this urban and cultural scene. This cathedral, originally established in 931 and rebuilt over centuries, was demolished in 1938 during Soviet rule, though the belfry remains intact​.

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Тифлис. — Tiflis. № 21.
Армянскiй Ванкскiй соборъ.
Cathédrale arménien Vanksky.

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