The courtyard contains a large freestanding belfry towering over the graves of both Orthodox and Protestant Christians . 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
Armenian Genocide
Armenian Genocide
Vank Cathedral