Marmashen Monastery
Մարմաշենի վանք
A 10th–11th century monastery built of red tuff in the Akhuryan River valley, only 10 km from Gyumri.
Marmashen Monastery was built in 988–1029 by Prince Vahram of the Pahlavuni family. Its main church is built of pink tuff, with well-proportioned forms and fine exterior reliefs, and several small chapel ruins surround it. It sits on the banks of the Akhuryan River, between orchards and gorges, in a quiet setting. It is about 10 km from Gyumri. A taxi round trip takes about 20–30 minutes, and it is often combined with Harichavank Monastery as a half-day or full-day trip. Admission is free.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Black Fortress (Sev Berd)
- Mother Armenia, Gyumri
- Gyumri Central Park
- Gallery of Mariam and Yeranuhi Aslamazyan Sisters
- Kumayri Historic District
- Vardan Achemyan Drama Theatre
- Hovhannes Shiraz House-Museum
- Church of the Holy Mother of God (Yot Verk)