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The Monastery Tour Of Kobayr

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Lori Region
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The monastery of Kobayr was built in 1171. It is located not far from Tumanyan Town, on the high slopes of the Debed gorge. The monastery was built with the order of two sisters, the . .
Country: Armenia
City: Lori Region
Duration: 5 Hour(s) - 0 Minute(s)
Tour Category: Half Day Tour
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The monastery of Kobayr was built in 1171. It is located not far from Tumanyan Town, on the high slopes of the Debed gorge. The monastery was built with the order of two sisters, the Kyurikyan princesses. Soon after the construction, a Georgian Orthodox family Zakaryans owned the monastery. Later King Zakaryan was buried here. Already after two centuries of its construction, the monastery was seriously damaged by the earthquake. Now the ruins preserve unique murals created. You can see both Armenian and Georgian and Byzantine culture in those murals.

Explore More About Monasteries in Armenia:

Armenia is one of the most beautiful countries on earth and Armenia is at the top of many traveler’s bucket lists! Not only does Armenia have great food, friendly people, and awesome natural landscapes, but for the religious or spiritual traveler: it’s also filled with monasteries. The monasteries in Armenia perhaps are only rivaled by the monasteries in Portugal: both countries are a dream for those who love exploring ancient ruins.

The Best Monasteries in Armenia

KHOR VIRAP MONASTERY

Khor Virap Monastery may be the best monastery in Armenia. Almost every tourist to Armenia attempts to get the classic Armenian photograph of Khor Virap’s monastery dome against the white beauty of Mt. Ararat.

Khor Virap is the Armenian monastery where one of the most important events in Armenian history happened. Khor Virap is where the founder of Armenian Christianity, Gregory the Illuminator, was imprisoned in a pit (complete with snakes!) for 13 years.

ECHMIADZIN CATHEDRAL AND MUSEUM

Etchmiadzin is the Mother Church of the entire Armenian Apostolic Church, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and one of the most beautiful monasteries in Armenia.

Etchmiadzin is also called the “Vatican of Armenia”.

Visiting Etchmiadzin is a wonderful thing to do in Armenia because of the beautiful, storied church there. Etchmiadzin also has two of Armenia’s best museums. Inside the museums, you will find the most important artifacts of the Armenian Apostolic Church on display, including part of what is believed to be Noah’s Ark, found on nearby Mt. Ararat.

The Best Monasteries in Armenia

KHOR VIRAP MONASTERY

Khor Virap Monastery may be the best monastery in Armenia. Almost every tourist to Armenia attempts to get the classic Armenian photograph of Khor Virap’s monastery dome against the white beauty of Mt. Ararat. Khor Virap is the Armenian monastery where one of the most important events in Armenian history happened. Khor Virap is where the founder of Armenian Christianity, Gregory the Illuminator, was imprisoned in a pit (complete with snakes!) for 13 years.

Today you can still climb down into the pit. Thankfully, the snakes are gone! It is a bit of a rickety climb down the ladder!

ECHMIADZIN CATHEDRAL AND MUSEUM

Etchmiadzin is the Mother Church of the entire Armenian Apostolic Church, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most beautiful monasteries in Armenia.

Etchmiadzin is also called the “Vatican of Armenia”.

Visiting Etchmiadzin is a wonderful thing to do in Armenia because of the beautiful, storied church there. Etchmiadzin also has two of Armenia’s best museums. Inside the museums, you will find the most important artifacts of the Armenian Apostolic Church on display, including part of what is believed to be Noah’s Ark, found on nearby Mt. Ararat.

The best time to visit Armenia is the Spring and the Fall.

Armenia is cold in Winter and very hot in the Summer.

May is the perfect time to visit Armenia if you want sunny weather and plenty of wildflowers. May is strawberry season, so expect lots of delicious fruit in the markets. October is a perfect time to visit Armenia for visiting Dilijan, Armenia’s Switzerland, to see the beautiful autumn leaves. October is Apricot season, and you’ll have your fill of this delicious Armenian fruit.

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