Geghard Monastery

Geghard Monastery

Attraction introduction

The monastery includes one central church, two cave churches, and one princely tomb. The central church was built in 1215 and remains well-preserved to this day. One of the cave churches was constructed in the 1240s–1250s, located northwest of the central church’s porch; the other cave church was built in 1283. The tomb is situated diagonally above the first cave church, featuring an outer corridor, and measures 12 meters square. Four rows of arches intersect in a grid pattern. The four intersection points are supported by four sturdy stone pillars, with a skylight in the cotton-like dome at the center, creating a magnificent sight. Both the tomb and its outer corridor were built in 1288. Features

Nestled against the mountains and facing the river, it boasts a majestic presence. It is said to have been originally built in the 4th century. The current structures date back to the 13th century. Also known as Ayrivank, which means “cave monastery” in Armenian, it earned this name because most of its buildings were carved out of the rock.

Yerevan, Armenia