Gndevank Monastery
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A 10th-century monastery in the Arpa River gorge, with rare original murals preserved in its main church. It is a must-stop on the way to Jermuk.
Gndevank Monastery was founded in 936 with funding from Queen Sophia of the Syunik kingdom. It lies in the Arpa River gorge on the road to Jermuk, surrounded by steep rock walls. The Church of St. Stephen at the monastery retains 10th-century murals, which are extremely rare and precious in Armenia. The complex also includes a narthex, khachkar cross-stones and walls. From Yeghegnadzor, it takes about 40 minutes by car in the direction of Jermuk. Turn off the main road onto a small gorge path to reach it. Entry is free, and it can be visited on the same day as Jermuk.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Jermuk Waterfall
- Jermuk
- Tanahat Monastery
- Spitakavor Monastery
- Zorats Church
- Jewish Cemetery of Yeghegis
- Tsakhats Kar Monastery
- Smbataberd