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Day tour: Yerevan - Tsakhkadzor
3 h
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Stop At: Kecharis Monastery, Khachatur Kecharetsi St, Tsakhkadzor 2310 Armenia
In the northwest part of Tsakhkador on the Pambak ridge terraced slope there are three churches of ancient Kecharis monastery which in the 12 th – 13 th centuries was the large spiritual centre of Armenia with its own school. Kecharis is the classic example of Armenian medieval architecture.
The first to appear was the main temple – Gregory the Illminator church. It was erected by the order of the ruler of the land - Grigor Pakhlavuni in 1033. This fact is reflected in the well-preserved inscription found above the southern doors.
To the south from the church there is the small Surb Nshan church also built in the first half of the 11 th century. The church is crowned with a high round drum. In 1214 the last church of the monastery – St. Katogike –was constructed. This masterpiece of architecture was built by the new owner of the land – prince Vasak Hagbakyan. It is the most complex structure with the cross-shaped facade, the high dome, and the niches inside the hall.
Duration: 1 hour
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This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Kecharis Monastery, Khachatur Kecharetsi St, Tsakhkadzor 2310 Armenia
In the northwest part of Tsakhkador on the Pambak ridge terraced slope there are three churches of ancient Kecharis monastery which in the 12 th – 13 th centuries was the large spiritual centre of Armenia with its own school. Kecharis is the classic example of Armenian medieval architecture.
The first to appear was the main temple – Gregory the Illminator church. It was erected by the order of the ruler of the land - Grigor Pakhlavuni in 1033. This fact is reflected in the well-preserved inscription found above the southern doors.
To the south from the church there is the small Surb Nshan church also built in the first half of the 11 th century. The church is crowned with a high round drum. In 1214 the last church of the monastery – St. Katogike –was constructed. This masterpiece of architecture was built by the new owner of the land – prince Vasak Hagbakyan. It is the most complex structure with the cross-shaped facade, the high dome, and the niches inside the hall.
Duration: 1 hour
Included
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- bottled water per person per day
- Maps
- professional driver
- Entry/Admission - Kecharis Monastery
Not included
- meals
- ropway ticket
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Infant seats available
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Features
Tourism
95%
Cultural
70%
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