Great Hermitage of Tatev
Տաթևի մեծ անապատ
A 17th-century hermitage in the gorge below Tatev Monastery. It is walled, well preserved and far less crowded than the main monastery.
The Great Hermitage of Tatev (Mets Anapat) was built in the 1660s. It sits in the Vorotan Valley, facing Tatev Monastery across the gorge. It consists of the Church of the Virgin, monks' cells, a refectory and a surrounding wall with corner towers. It is one of the best-preserved hermitages in Armenia. It is a 1.5 to 2-hour walk down from the village of Tatev (you can stop at the Devil's Bridge on the way), or you can drive or walk from the road junction near the Devil's Bridge. Entry is free, the setting is peaceful, and it suits travellers who enjoy hiking and photography.
Opening hours
Open daytime
Nearby sights
- Devil's Bridge (Satani Kamurj)
- Tatev Monastery
- Wings of Tatev
- Shinuhayr Kusanats Anapat
- Old Khot Village
- Aksel Bakunts House Museum
- Goris Stone Forest & Old Goris Caves
- Vorotnavank