Gyumri unique architecture

During the centuries Gyumri, the (city of trades and arts), has been famous for its schools, theaters, gusans and ashoughs. The first opera performance in Armenia took place in Gyumri in 1912, and the first Armenian opera theatre was also opened here in 1923.
In Gyumri there are five famous churches, one convent, and one Russian chapel in Gyumri. One of the most important historical churches is the Church of the Holy Savior of All (Sourb Amenaprkich), resembling Ani Mother Cathedral. Construction of the church began in 1859 and was completed in 1873. It was greatly damaged by the 1988 Spitak earthquake and is currently being reconstructed. A restoration project has since been spearheaded by Earthwatch to preserve the city's unique architecture.