Vorotnavank
Որոտնավանք
A fortress-like monastery from the 10th to 11th centuries on the edge of the Vorotan River gorge, built by royal women of the Syunik kingdom, with wide views.
Vorotnavank Monastery was built around the year 1000 by Queen Shahanduxt, the wife of a Syunik king, and her son. It has two churches, St. Stepanos and St. Karapet, and is surrounded by defensive walls. Carved cross-stones and inscriptions survive on the walls. The monastery sits above the Vorotan River gorge, and on the hill opposite are the remains of a castle of the same name. It lies beside the road between Sisian and Goris. Entry is free, and a visit takes about 40 minutes.
Opening hours
Open daytime
Nearby sights
- Aghitu Memorial
- Zorats Karer (Carahunge)
- Sisavank Church, Sisian
- Shaki Waterfall
- Devil's Bridge (Satani Kamurj)
- Tatev Monastery
- Great Hermitage of Tatev
- Wings of Tatev