Armenia has a wealth of monasteries – here’s our hitlist of what not to miss.
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In the central provinces Around Gavar The most important site in the vicinity of Gavar is the field of khachkars at Noratus but for…
© Norayr Grigoryan, Unsplash According to legend, the architect couldn’t get down when he finished the cupola of the main church. He cried out:…
Etchmiadzin Cathedral, the spiritual centre of the Armenian Apostolic Church © Deirdre Holding Officially Vagharshapat since 1995, yet still almost universally referred to by its…
The long building was constructed of basalt and has only a single entrance at one end for better defence against thieves © Tom Allen With a…
Various stone-carved detail on the side of the Geghard Monastery © Adrian Chan Visiting Geghard on a Sunday morning is an enthralling experience with beautiful…
The impressive fortress is the centrepiece of Tigranakert © Lukasz Z, Shutterstock Founded by Tigran the Great, this excavated ancient city and fortress are…
Dadivank is notable for its exceedingly complex layout © Maria Oleinik Dadivank, one of the largest medieval Christian monastery complexes in the region, is…
Makaravank is home to a number of fine carvings © Adrian Chan Spectacularly located on the side of Mount Paytatar, this fine monastery is…
One of Armenia’s most amazing sights is the field of khachkars in Noratus © Maros Markovic, Shutterstock It is quite impossible to do justice…
Marmashen is unusual for an Armenian monastery as it is situated within a valley © yug, Shutterstock Located off the main tourist trail, the…
Noravank, or ‘New Monastery’, is set against a dramatic mountainous background, particularly striking in the winter © Hovhannes Boranyan, Shutterstock This is one of Armenia’s…
Arabkir Church, Yerevan © Nasser Ansari-Yer Yerevan is the cultural and financial capital of Armenia and has in recent years developed into a pleasant,…
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