Located in Isfahan, Iran, Vank Cathedral is an Armenian church situated in the New Julfa district. The cathedral was built in 1606 by hundreds of thousands of Armenian deportees who came to Iran during the Ottoman war. The construction was finally completed in 1655 -1664, under the supervision of Archbishop David. While the exterior is built of modest yellow brick, the interior is a true masterpiece of art, representing frescos, carvings, and tiles. The cathedral has a domed sanctuary that features paintings of Bible stories combined with Persian floral ornaments and Armenian national motifs. The interior is covered with exquisite frescos that are framed with golden and blue tiles, creating a warm and vibrant atmosphere inside the church. Visitors to the church can also see scenes of the life of Armenian martyrs being tortured by Ottomans. There is also a courtyard with a bell tower, several graves of orthodox and protestant Christians, a library, a museum and a memorial to the 1915 Armenian genocide in Turkey.