The courtyard contains a large freestanding belfry towering over the graves of both Orthodox and Protestant Christians.
The graves include those of Sir George Malcolm, an English army officer, Alexander Decover, Russian consul and banker, and Andrew Jukes, English surgeon and agent of the British government.
A tile work plaque inscribed in Armenian can be seen by the entrance to the cathedral.
Graves are also placed along the exterior wall before the entrance, with inscriptions in Armenian.
In one corner of the courtyard, there is a raised area with a memorial to the 1915 Armenian Genocide in Turkey.
Across the courtyard and facing the cathedral, there is a building housing a library and museum.
Outside of this building are several carved stones showing scenes from the Bible.
The courtyard contains a large freestanding belfry towering over the graves of both Orthodox and Protestant Christians. The graves include those of Sir George Malcolm, an English army officer, Alexander Decover, Russian consul and banker, and Andrew Jukes, English surgeon and agent of the British government. A tile work plaque inscribed in Armenian can be seen by the entrance to the cathedral. Graves are also placed along the exterior wall before the entrance, with inscriptions in Armenian. In one corner of the courtyard, there is a raised area with a memorial to the 1915 Armenian Genocide in Turkey. Across the courtyard and facing the cathedral, there is a building housing a library and museum. Outside of this building are several carved stones showing scenes from the Bible.
Vank Cathedral