Attraction Introduction A famous tourist destination in the suburbs is the ancient capital of Armenia — Echmiadzin. It is said to have been built in the 4th century and served as the residence of the Catholicos of All Armenians. The site includes the Echmiadzin Cathedral, which was built in 303 AD by Armenia's first Catholicos, St. Gregory the Illuminator.
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The ancient capital of Armenia — Echmiadzin, said to have been built in the 4th century, served as the residence of the Catholicos of All Armenians.
Yerevan, Armenia
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