Saint Catherine Convent, Armenian Apostolic church in New Julfa, Iran
The Saint Catherine Convent stands as a religious structure built with brick, mortar, and decorative tiles in the architectural style of Safavid period.
The convent opened its doors in 1623 under the initiative of Khoja Yeghiazar, becoming the first female educational institution in New Julfa by 1858.
The convent maintains traditional Armenian religious practices while incorporating Iranian architectural elements, representing the fusion of these two cultural traditions.
Located in District 5 of Isfahan at coordinates 32.632028 latitude and 51.650778 longitude, the convent welcomes visitors near St. John the Baptist Church.
The establishment contained a cold water well that provided water to the local community until the 1970s when nearby street construction rendered it unusable.
Location: District 5
Official opening: 1623
Architectural style: Safavid architecture
Made from material: brick, mortar, tile
GPS coordinates: 32.63203,51.65078
Latest update: March 8, 2025 21:03
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