Armenian Church

Location

The Armenian Church in Chennai was built in 1772 on the site of the Armenian cemetery. This is a marvel of architectural beauty. This church has a magnificent bell tower having 6 bells, claimed to be the largest in Chennai. This tower attracts many and is a must place to visit in Chennai.

Built in 1792 to serve the thriving Armenian trading community in Madras (now Chennai), the Armenian Church was also the place from where the first Armenian journal in the world was published in 1794!

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