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Haghartsin Monastery, Dilijan

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Admire exquisite stone carvings at Haghartsin Monastery, an architectural ensemble featuring three masterful stone churches surrounded by a thick forest. One of Armenia's most visited monasteries, this compact architectural complex built from the 10th to the 14th century includes St. Stepanos Church, St. Gregory Church, and Holy Mother of God Church, whose sixteen-faced dome has elaborately decorated arches. Ornamental highlights include a chandelier and icons, one of which depicts an Asiatic Virgin Mary and Jesus in an attempt to spare them from Mongol destruction. Visit the royal sepulcher and the vaulted refectory (built in 1248 and still in use) to round out your experience of the medieval complex. Put Haghartsin Monastery into our Dilijan journey planner to see other points of interest to visit during your vacation in Dilijan.

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• By Gypsy_On_Mov

  The drive to the monastery is the best experience with slight snow covered trees on both sides & if ur lucky can sight some animals also. Haghartsin Monastery with working altar from the 13th...  more »

• By sunwaterlime

  The monastery is nice but nothing special. The drive and surrounding scenery is very nice. We went in the fall and trees were in full color. There were colorful leaves all over the road and hills.....  more »

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• By Kristine Khanamiryan

  Perfect historical place I've ever seen ))) Interesting Church complex ))

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• By Jivan Manukyan

  Very very fine))

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