Haghpat Monastery

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

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

The Surb Grigor (Saint Gregory) Church is located on the southern side of the Great Gavit of Haghpat Monastery. It...

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

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

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

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

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...

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