Village Monuments

This section presents the monuments of Haghpat village, Lori Province, Armenia, individually.

An open-air museum featuring a large number of historical monuments: masterpieces of Armenian architecture, important structures from Armenian history, and numerous interesting steles. All this emphasizes the village’s cultural and historical value.

Haghpat Monastery Spring

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

Zoravank Church

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

Lasti Ayr Cave Complex

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

Jraghachadzor Bridge

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

Jgrashen Church

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

Zarni Parni Cave-Fort Complex

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

Kayanberd Fortress

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

Kusanats Desert Church

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

Tsakair Cave

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

Haghpat Monastery

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

Surb Sion Church

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