Ghazanchetsots Cathedral

Ghazanchetsots is a cathedral in Shusha, Azerbaijan, marked by white limestone walls and three identical entrances on different sides. The doors and windows are framed with carved stone reliefs showing patterns drawn from Armenian building tradition.

Construction began in 1868 and finished in 1887, with a formal consecration held in September 1888. During Soviet times the building was turned into a grain warehouse, and its surrounding walls were torn down in the 1950s.

The church carries a name meaning Christ the Holy Saviour in Armenian, and its interior once held centuries-old religious texts. Locals knew the building as a place where important ceremonies marked milestones in community life.

The entrance can be reached from three sides, making orientation straightforward. The site sits on elevated ground in the old town and can be reached on foot.

The building reaches 35 meters in height, a dimension rarely found among Armenian religious structures of that era. The perimeter walls that once enclosed the grounds have vanished and can only be seen now in old photographs.

Location: Shusha

Inception: 1887

Architectural style: Armenian architecture

GPS coordinates: 39.75889,46.74742

Latest update: December 5, 2025 22:29