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This scenic, medieval monastery in a canyon is partially carved out of the mountainside.
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Fascinating 'Rock' Monastery. The rock chambers were well preserved. Beautiful carvings on the rock walls and the ceiling. The designs on Cross Rocks were intricate. Unfortunate that the dome of the church was under restoration.
Very very beautiful. There were also vendors and musicians outside the monastery. Large parking but steep hill to walk up to the monastery. Very much worth it! You can buy candles on location to light up in church.
Beautiful monastery, it’s an amazing experience to be there. I would recommend this place for all people to visit. It’s so magical.
Unique and marvellous, it's a popular UNESCO world heritage site. There are a number of places to walk to within the complex but it's easy.
Very unique church partially inside a cave. Being so old it has a very interesting history and so I recommend either to read about it before you visit, or have a tour guide. There are lots of hidden areas you can explore, also have an empty bottle to collect holly water.
It’s also a convenient distance away from Yerevan
It’s also a convenient distance away from Yerevan
It's a old monastery built in 4th century. It's bit different from others as it is partially curved out from a mountain. This monastery is surrounded by cliffs and river. Despite this monastery is compromised several times throughout the history, its still standing with beautiful grace and history. The complex is well maintained as well.
We embarked on a beautiful journey to reach this place, which adds to the worth of visiting it. Rest assured that the distance of this route is valuable, and you will witness a breathtaking destination.
