Haghpat

Foundation of Haghpat Monastery The main and first structure of the Haghpat monastic complex is the Surb Nshan Church (Holy...

Surb Luys Mountain (Holy Light Mountain) is one of the most beautiful and forest-covered mountains of the Armenian Highlands. It is...

In the village of Haghpat is one of the most significant sources of the Armenian Highlands, known as the Haghpat...

The Acher River is one of the natural landmarks of the Haghpat Gorge and the Lori Province. It is this...

The Great Gavit (Narthex) of Haghpat Monastery is a unique specimen of medieval Armenian architecture. It was built adjoining the...

Zoravank Church is located in the ravine near Haghpat Monastery, about 200 meters away. It is one of the hidden...

Hard-to-Reach Monument of Haghpat Village The Lasti Ayr cave complex is one of Armenia’s unique monuments. It features a distinctive...

The Library of Haghpat Monastery, often rightly called a Matenadaran (manuscript repository), was one of the richest collections of Armenian...

The Jraghatsadzor Bridge is located in the territory of Haghpat village and is one of the most beautiful monuments in...

History and Location Jgrashen Church was built in 1195 by an Armenian named Salavma on the site of an earlier...

Among the structures of Haghpat Monastery is the Surb Astvatsatsin Church. Built in the 13th century, this church is located...

The Zarni and Parni caves have been used by humans since time immemorial. In the 10th century, Prince Zareh built...

Foundation and Historical Overview The Gavit of Hamazasp is one of the most impressive and spacious structures of the Haghpat...

The Guardian Fortress of Haghpat and Sanahin Monasteries Kayanberd is one of the most interesting and picturesque fortresses in the...

Historical Overview In the northwestern part of the Hamazaspi Gavit, near the wall of Haghpat Monastery, lies the cemetery of...

Kusanats Anapat (Hermitage of Nuns) Church The Kusanats Anapat Church stands on an elevated position above Haghpat Monastery, at the...

The Refectory (Seghanatun) of Haghpat Monastery The Refectory of Haghpat Monastery is located in the northwest part of the monastic...

The bell tower of Haghpat Monastery is one of the most renowned monuments of medieval Armenian architecture and, with its...

The Fortified Wall and Towers of Haghpat Monastery Haghpat Monastery is surrounded by a thick fortified wall and the towers...

The tombstone with a Georgian inscription in Haghpat is one of the most interesting corners of the Haghpat Monastery. It...

Tsakair Cave is located in the vertical cliff of the Haghpat Gorge and played a major role in the preservation...

The Haghpat Monastery is the result of the power of Armenian kings and queens, the struggle of Armenian princes and...

Haghpat’s Hidden Monument Located 150 meters from Haghpat Monastery is Surb Sion Church, a unique underground structure. It is also...