About this place
A monastery founded in the 9th century on a plateau above the deep Vorotan gorge, once an important medieval centre of learning.
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Getting there
Partially verified- ≈ 248 km from Yerevan
- ≈ 3 h 50 min by car
Approximate road distance and driving time from Republic Square, Yerevan, without traffic. Actual times on mountain roads are usually longer.
Source: OpenStreetMap / OSRM · checked on 9 November 2026
Location
VerifiedLocation verified against published sources.
Source: en.wikipedia.org · checked on 9 November 2026
Entrance fees
Not verifiedContact us for current information.
Entrance fees are paid at the site and are not part of the tour price.
