The Mother See
The walled complex around Etchmiadzin Cathedral forms a large green block at the centre of the city. Its courtyards and gardens appear as open space among the streets.
Minimalist map poster · Armenia
Vagharshapat Map Poster & Print
40.1656° N / 44.2946° E
The holy city of Etchmiadzin on the Ararat plain, where cathedral grounds, churches and orchards shape a gentle street pattern.
- What you see is exactly what you get
- Up to 7,200 × 10,800 px · 300 DPI
- PNG + print-ready PDF
- No watermark
One city, five moods
Vagharshapat in every style
Tap a style to see it on the wall. Every style costs the same — printed, framed or as HD files.
Actual pixels · 24 × 36″ print filePrint-sharp
Every street in Vagharshapat, razor sharp
This is a 100% crop of the real print file. Every poster — printed, framed or downloaded — is rendered on our servers at 300 DPI, up to 7,200 × 10,800 pixels, so even the smallest lanes stay crisp on a 24 × 36″ print.
On the wall
Vagharshapat at home
The map
About this Vagharshapat map poster
Vagharshapat, widely known as Etchmiadzin, lies on the flat Ararat plain west of Yerevan. The city is the seat of the Catholicos of All Armenians, and its plan centres on the walled complex of the Mother See. This large green enclosure of courtyards, gardens and churches stands out clearly on any street-scale map.
Etchmiadzin Cathedral, at the heart of that complex, is traditionally regarded as one of the oldest cathedrals in the world. Together with the churches of St Hripsime and St Gayane and the nearby ruins of Zvartnots, it forms a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The churches are spread across the town, so the map reads like a series of landmarks linked by straight avenues.
A Vagharshapat map poster shows a low, level city with a clear centre and broad streets, surrounded by the fields and orchards of one of Armenia's most fertile plains. For anyone who has made a pilgrimage, been baptised here or visited from Yerevan, it is a quiet, precise record of a deeply significant place.
- Population
- 48,000
- Coordinates
- 40.1656° N / 44.2946° E
- Elevation
- 853 m
- Time zone
- Yerevan
- Region
- Vagharshapat, Armenia
Churches across town
St Hripsime and St Gayane stand in different parts of the city, each in its own grounds. On the map they act as anchors along the main roads.
Ararat plain
The city sits on almost perfectly flat land surrounded by vineyards, orchards and farm plots, which give the outskirts a fine, regular agricultural texture.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Vagharshapat
Add a date, a name or a line of your own, switch style, size or orientation.
The free preview is low-resolution with a watermark. Prints and HD files are rendered at 300 DPI, up to 7,200 × 10,800 px, without a watermark.
Why Vagharshapat
A map that means something
For Armenians at home and across the diaspora, Etchmiadzin carries spiritual and national meaning. A map of the city is a restrained way to honour that connection, and it suits a home, an office or a gift marking a baptism or wedding.
Title the poster Vagharshapat or Etchmiadzin, add a date in the subtitle and keep the coordinates line. Choose one of five styles, from Classic black & white to Noir, then download print-ready files for $9 or order a framed print.
Order the Vagharshapat posterWhat's in the HD download300 DPINo watermarkPNG + PDF
| Print size | Resolution | Files |
|---|---|---|
| 30 × 40 cm11.8 × 15.7″ | 3,543 × 4,724 px | PNG · PDF |
| 29.7 × 42 cm (A3)11.7 × 16.5″ | 3,508 × 4,961 px | PNG · PDF |
| 42 × 59.4 cm (A2)16.5 × 23.4″ | 4,961 × 7,016 px | PNG · PDF |
| 45.7 × 61 cm18 × 24″ | 5,400 × 7,200 px | PNG · PDF |
| 50 × 70 cm19.7 × 27.6″ | 5,906 × 8,268 px | PNG · PDF |
| 61 × 91.4 cm24 × 36″ | 7,200 × 10,800 px | PNG · PDF |
For comparison, the free preview is 900 px wide, watermarked and meant for screens. The HD files have up to 8× the resolution in each direction and print cleanly at full poster size.
Vagharshapat map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Vagharshapat poster?
Pick a style at the top of the page, then choose Printed Poster — a size and, if you like, a frame — or Digital HD Files. Checkout takes one step, and your order page updates as soon as the payment goes through.
What is the printed Vagharshapat poster like?
It is printed on premium 200 gsm matte paper in one of six sizes, from 30 × 40 cm to 24 × 36″. Printed posters start at $39, shipping included.
Can I order the Vagharshapat poster framed?
Yes. Choose a solid wood frame in black, white, natural oak or dark wood. It comes with shatterproof glazing and is ready to hang. Framed posters start at $99, shipping included.
How long does delivery take, and what does it cost?
Shipping is free to 60+ countries. Each poster is printed by the nearest of our print partners in 30+ countries and usually arrives in 3–7 business days. You can follow the status and tracking under My Orders. A few countries take 2–5 weeks, and where we don't ship yet, the site tells you before you pay.
What if my poster arrives damaged?
Send us a photo within 14 days of delivery and we will reprint it for free or refund you.
Can I add our names or a date to the Vagharshapat poster?
Yes. In the editor on this page, change the title, the subtitle and the coordinates line to anything you like, and pick a style and size. Printed, framed and digital orders all use exactly your design.
What do I get with the digital HD files?
For $9 you get 300 DPI PNG and print-ready PDF files in all six sizes, without a watermark, to print anywhere. Not sure yet? Download a free watermarked preview first.
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