Bell Tower, Vank Cathedral |
Crosses, an uncommon sight in Iran, on the bell tower and dome of Vank Cathedral |
Welcoming guests for No Ruz, the Iranian New Year |
Armenian inscription and tilework over the gate to Vank Cathedral, Isfahan |
Detail of tilework, Vank Cathedral |
Armenian Christian Vank Cathedral, Jolfa section, Isfahan |
Vank Cathedral is constructed in a similar styple to Iranian mosques |
Clock tower, Vank Cathedral |
1606-1655 starting under Shah Abbas I |
Bell Tower, Vank Cathdral |
Armenian priest |
Vank Cathdral museum |
Vank Cathdral museum - no photos inside |
Vank Cathedral bell tower |
No photos of the impressive murals inside the church |
Mosaic cross in Persian style tiles |
Clock tower and entrance to Vank Cathedral |
Tilework over the church entrance |
Cross, Vank Cathedral |
Angel, on the outside of Vank Cathedral, gives an idea what the interior holds |
Exterior, Vank Cathedral |
Mural depicting Christ, Vank Cathedral |
Im Memory of Bishop Thaddeus Begnazar, died 1863 |
Stone carving, Vank Cathedral |
Main dome, Vank Cathedral |
Main dome, Vank Cathedral |
Memorial to an Armenian priest |
Building in the Armenina Jolfa quarter of Isfahan |
Clock tower of Vank Cathedral at night |
Vank Cathedral clock tower and dome at night |
Vank Cathedral church dome and bell tower at night |
Waiter at Khangostar Armenian Restaurant, Jolfa |
The Last Supper, Khangostar Armenian Restaurant |
Crosses on doors, Nazar Street, in the Armenian Quarter of Jolfa |
One of the other Armenian churches in Jolfa (Isfahan) |
South Park (Park Jenoob) fashion shop, Nazar St, Jolfa (Isfahan) |