Vanevan Monastery
Monastery
Distance: 145
Location: Gegharkunik
| Day | Opening Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Sunday | 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
Vanevan Monastery located along a gorge south of the village of Artsvanist, southeast of Lake Sevan in the Gegharkunik Province. The main church of Saint Grigor, was built in 903 by Prince Shapuh Bagratuni and his sister Mariam, siblings of King Smbat I. The church located on the southern end may have been built around the same time, while the gavit between the two was added at a later point in time.
Behind the monastery is a spring and cave which leads out to the top of the ravine.
Admission: Free
Unesco:Yes