Lmbatavank
Լմբատավանք
A small 7th-century domed church on a hillside at the edge of Artik, with rare early wall paintings preserved inside.
Lmbatavank is located on a hillside at the edge of Artik. Its main building is the 7th-century Church of Saint Stepanos, small in size but perfectly proportioned, and a representative example of early domed churches in Armenia. The 7th-century murals that survive inside are extremely rare in Armenia. Surrounded by a cemetery and farmland, the church enjoys open views. It is only a few kilometers from Harichavank, making it easy to visit on the way. Admission is free. The interior may be locked, so ask nearby residents for access.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Harichavank Monastery
- Dzitoghtsyan Museum of National Architecture and Urban Life
- Cathedral of the Holy Martyrs, Gyumri
- Holy Saviour's Church
- Vartanants Square
- Church of the Holy Mother of God (Yot Verk)
- Gallery of Mariam and Yeranuhi Aslamazyan Sisters
- Hovhannes Shiraz House-Museum