The monastery of Haghpat (the name is registered in the list of World Heritage of UNESCO since 1996) is a monastic complex, centre of medieval education in the same region as that of Sanahin, 6 km from it. The two […]
The monastery of Haghpat (the name is registered in the list of World Heritage of UNESCO since 1996) is a monastic complex, centre of medieval education in the same region as that of Sanahin, 6 km from it. The two […]
Sevan Monastery (Sevanavank) is located in the Sevan peninsula, which was a small island until the lake lowered away from the mainland by a stretch of three kilometers. Sevanavank is on of the must-see attractions of Armenia. Sevan peninsula once […]
In every culture, there is some element, which is most noticeable and unwittingly becomes the symbol of national culture. In Armenia, such a symbol is khachkar, so called cross-stone, a cross-bearing carved memorial stele covered with rosettes and botanical motifs. […]
Karavansarayes are public buildings on medieval trade routes, a sort of hotel for itinerant merchants and travelers. Such buildings are spread not only in Armenia but also in neighboring countries and in the East, on the Silk Road. The distance […]
The monastic complex of Goshavank (Monastery of Gosh) is located in the beautiful rocky valley Ghetik the Aghstev River tributary, 16 km from Dilijan. The monastery was erected in place of an older monastery, Nor Ghetik, which had been destroyed […]
Hovhanavank Monastery (Monastery of San Juan) is in the village of Ohanavan, about 6 km north of Ashtarak, on the right bank of the river Kazakh which forms a picturesque ravine here. Without doubt this is one of Armenia’s most […]
The most famous monument in Ashtarak which is well preserved is the little Karmravor Church (red roof) of the seventh century. It is the only roof building come down to us intact. The tiles were laid in mortar fixed to […]
Only 5 km north from Hovhanavank in the village of Saghmosavank of Aragatsotn Province is the monastery Saghmosavank (Monastery of Psalms). Both Hovhanavank as Saghmosavank are on the right bank of the picturesque river gorge Kasakh. The main church complex […]
On the left bank of the Arax River, near the biblical Mount Ararat, on a hill where once stood the citadel of the ancient capital of Armenia Artashat is the monastery of Khor Virap (Deep Well) which name is closely […]
Yereruyk Cathedral is located 105 km away from Yerevan, in the region of Shirak, in the village Anipemza, on the Akhuryan river gorge. It is one of the most important and beautiful monuments of early Christian times (V-Vl c.) and is a […]
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