Makaravank
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A 10th–13th-century monastery on the Pazvast mountain slope, where the relief carvings on the main church altar are among the finest in Armenia.
Makaravank lies on the mountainside above Achajur village, northeast of Ijevan. It consists of a main church dating from the 10th to 13th centuries, two small chapels and a narthex. The front of the main church altar is covered with geometric patterns and animal reliefs, and the stone carvings on the narthex doorway and dome are equally intricate. It is considered a masterpiece of medieval Armenian stone carving. From Dilijan it takes about 1 hour by car via Ijevan. The last stretch is a narrow mountain road, so it is often combined with a day trip to Ijevan. Entry is free.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Goshavank Monastery
- Lake Gosh
- Lake Parz
- Haghartsin Monastery
- Dilijan National Park
- Dilijan Local Lore Museum and Art Gallery
- Dilijan
- Jukhtakvank