Haghartsin Monastery
Հաղարծին
A complex of 10th–13th-century monastic buildings hidden in a forest valley within Dilijan National Park, known for fine stone carving and a serene atmosphere.
Haghartsin Monastery lies in a forested valley about 13 km northeast of Dilijan town. It consists of the churches of St. Gregory, the Holy Mother of God and St. Stephen, a narthex, and a large vaulted refectory. The main structures date from the 10th to 13th centuries and represent medieval Armenian architecture at its finest. The exterior of the Holy Mother of God Church bears donor reliefs and family coats of arms, and ancient trees surround the monastery, including an old walnut tree inside the grounds. The site was restored around 2011 with funding from the Emirati royal family. Entry is free, and it is generally open from sunrise to sunset. It is about 20 minutes by taxi from Dilijan, and most one-day tours from Yerevan on the northern route stop here for about an hour.
Opening hours
About 09:00–18:00 (free admission)
Nearby sights
- Dilijan
- Dilijan Local Lore Museum and Art Gallery
- Lake Parz
- Jukhtakvank
- Matosavank
- Goshavank Monastery
- Lake Gosh
- Dilijan National Park