Hovhannavank Monastery

REALLY MUST SEE!!! Location,history and much more.

This one really surprised us, religious energy is so strong here, also it’s location is breathtaking, right in the edge of mountain. Also there is cave under the church wich is not usually.

Build a monastery on the edge of the "dzor".

Like the nearby (5 kms) Saghmosavank, Hovhannavank monastery is also built on the edge of the "dzor" (canyon) of the Kasagh stream. The dzors are a typical Armenian geomorphological feature: deep inc...

Beautiful views ans spiritual place

It is beautifully located just above a large gorge. Well preserved for his age. Inside it looks dignified and majestic, though a little gloomy. The medieval spirit perfectly continues to live here tod...

Great location

Tucked away down country lanes, the monastery is unspoilt, quiet, has great views and typical Armenian monastery architecture. Clearly worth a detour.

Uno no estadio impresinante

Lo que más atrae de este monasterio es su gavit, quizá uno de los mejores de todo Armenia que he podido visitar. Me ha encantado la majestuosidad del conjunto y la decoración ( cada nave está decorada...