Sevanavank

Initially the monastery was built at the southern shore of a small island. Located in a hill it provides you a great view over the kake fro two sides. Find what to do today, this weeken or in March.

Not only the lake but also its peninsula has great historical heritage. Sevanavank 1: History. In 30 when the King Trdat adopted Christianity as a state religion, everywhere were built Christian churches.

The courtyard had some interesting green khachkars. The area around the churches is a very proper place to sit and watch the changeable colors of the lake, which depend on the weather and the time of. According to an inscription in one of the churches, it was founded in 8AD by princess Mariam, the daughter of Ashot I who became a king a decade later.

Master class of national dances is foreseen during the lunch. Currently a religious seminary functions here which is not readily open to the public. However, in ancient pagan times, the island was a religious center with a temple and an altar, which was later destroyed and St.

Gregory the Illuminator, the founder of the Armenian Apostolic Church on the very site constructed a wooden chapel after St. The Blue Pearl of Armenia is one of the largest freshwater lakes in the world. The most visited destination of the lake is the peninsula known as kghzi, meaning islan which it once was before Stalin had much of the water drained from the lake.

The monastery is a must, for the great views it affords of the vast lake, most of which visitors never see except from this spot. Combine your exploring with comfort, friendly and informative guide as well as traditional lunch served in one of the cozy restaurants near the lake. Noratus is the largest khachkar cemetery in the world and if you’re wondering what khachkars are, well they are carved memorial stones in which crosses and other motifs are carved. Delve into the spirituality and purity of the virgin beauty of nature where these amazing monasteries are located. Goshavank, Haghartsin.

It has a population of over 20people. Armenia was the first nation to adopt Christianity as. There is a new monastery and seminary just down the hill from the ruins.

Some artist capturing the spectacular view of the lake and the century old churches through painting. Aside from many water activities, the lake also has several beaches. Afterwards, the trails leads you to the picturesque church of Aghavnavank surrounded by rare tree species. Aghavnavank church and the Yew Grove with its mysterious landscape are located in ‘Dilijan’ National Park.

Lying at 2ft (9m) above sea level in a mountain-enclosed basin, it drains by the Hrazdan River into the Aras River and to the Caspian Sea, but most of its water is lost by evaporation rather than by runoff. Lacul este situat în provincia Gegharkunik la o altitudine de 1. Whilst staying in Armenia, you cannot miss. Or join our World Forum for more general information.

The room was very comfy and clean. Super comfortable bed.

Lady at the reception very nice, good contact. Sprva je bil samostan zgrajen na južni obali majhnega otoka.