Geghard Monastery
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September 11, 2020
I may be wrong, but I think that for Armenians Geghard is the same as for Russians the Church of the Intercession on the Nerl. A place of communion to the soul of the people. This unique monastery (included in the UNESCO World Heritage List) is located not far (about half an hour drive) from Yerevan. The name is associated with the legend of the acquisition of the famous Spear of Fate (the one that pierced Jesus Christ at the crucifixion). Now the tip is kept in the Museum of the Armenian Church in Echmiadzin. The first temple here was built in the 4th century, then destroyed by the Arabs. It was built anew in the 12th-13th centuries. The monastery includes the main temple, as well as many other buildings. Cave rooms are especially interesting. The harsh majestic nature is very harmoniously combined with the ascetic appearance of the monastery. Inside, the temple also looks quite strict, there was no sense of lightness. There are many columns and semi-columns, arches and arches, and, of course, just fantastic stone carvings. The temple is somehow overpowering with its severity. Maybe because of the prevailing gray color, because of the lack of the usual frescoes and gilding, because of the semi-darkness. I wanted to get out into the sunlight as soon as possible, admire the beautiful surroundings, and breathe in the clean mountain air
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March 16, 2023
Very beautiful places, mentally. The mountains are beautiful.
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June 10, 2023
Very impressive!
Be sure to visit
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June 2, 2023
We were in the middle of April, there was snow, then the sun, very atmospheric and contrasting.
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May 10, 2023
An extraordinary place, a monastery in a rock!
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December 27, 2022
Very interesting. Parking costs 300 AMD, toilet costs 100 AMD.
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May 5, 2019
A stunning monastery. In the most picturesque place. It is near Yerevan, so it is better to arrive early. We arrived before the opening, we had to wait a little, but it was worth it - no tourists, no merchants - silence, peace and tranquility. An interesting interior of the temples, in the temple, which is partially built, partially carved into the rock, there is a spring with delicious and icily cold water right inside.
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June 15, 2023
A very peaceful place ❤
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April 16, 2021
The greatness and history of the most ancient people on earth are preserved in our Armenian shrines. Geghard is one of the shrines of Great Armenia. Feelings are overwhelmed by the sight of this masterpiece. Visit such places, there is the spirit of our ancestors🇦🇲🙏🙏🙏
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May 8, 2023
A masterpiece of ancient Armenian architecture. It's worth a visit.
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May 20, 2023
Beautiful! Definitely worth a visit.
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May 16, 2023
Beautiful! Historical place
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August 19, 2023
There are just no words , a very strong place
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May 16
A surprisingly peaceful place in the mountains.
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September 10
An amazing place!
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May 3, 2023
It's a great place, I can't believe it was made by human hands, you can feel the energy of the place.
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May 23, 2023
It feels unreal. The beauty is incredible.
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May 26, 2023
Impressive! I recommend you to visit.
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August 28, 2023
The zeitgeist is present !
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September 27, 2019
Geghard (literally from Armenian - "spear") - a monastery complex located in the gorge of the Gokht mountain river (right tributary of the Azat River).
🏯 The monastery was founded in the IV century on the site of a sacred spring originating in a cave. Therefore, it was originally named Ayrivank, which means "cave monastery".
⚔️ Later, in the IX and X centuries, it was captured by the Arabs, and only partially restored after repeated complete destruction. Nothing of the early buildings of Ayrivank has survived.
In the XIII century, it reached its greatest prosperity thanks to representatives of the Khakhbakian (Proshyan) family, who expanded and improved the monastery. At that time, Geghard was known as the "Monastery of the Seven Churches" and the "Monastery of the Forty Altars".
The more complete name - Geghardavank (literally - "monastery of the spear"), comes from the spear of Longinus, which pierced the body of Jesus Christ on the Cross, and, allegedly, brought to Armenia by the Apostle Thaddeus among many other relics.
The cliffs surrounding the monastery are part of the gorge of the Gokht River. Some of the temples (XII-XIII centuries) of the monastery complex are completely hollowed out inside the rocks, while others are complex structures consisting of both walled rooms and rooms hollowed out deep inside the cliff. On the territory of the monastery complex there are numerous carved stone walls and free-standing khachkars - traditional Armenian stone memorial steles with crosses.
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May 9, 2023
The most beautiful temple I've ever seen!
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May 5, 2023
It's impressive...I want to go back...
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May 25, 2023
It's a beautiful place. I recommend
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February 24
The magnificent history of Armenia
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May 7, 2023
Be sure to visit there!
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September 20, 2021
The atmosphere is amazing. It feels like time stopped in this place 1000 years ago.
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May 14, 2023
An impressive place!
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April 18, 2021
History, age-old beauty. I am very glad that I visited this place. I recommend it to everyone.
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May 25, 2023
Just a bomb site
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May 26, 2023
You must watch it!
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May 2, 2023
A very cool place
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June 22, 2022
A stunningly beautiful place!
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October 29, 2020
This monastery is just super. In Armenia, most monasteries are pretty, although without paintings.
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August 28, 2022
Impressive and inspiring
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June 8, 2021
A very beautiful place, cool halls inside the rocks
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July 9, 2019
One of the sights of Armenia, which is amazing. One of the temples of the monastery is built right in the rock. It must be seen!
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May 4, 2023
Nicely
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June 23, 2019
A very ancient monostyr if you come to Armenia, be sure to visit this place. Everything around here is fascinating.
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August 13, 2020
The monastery breathes antiquity. One of the most visited places in Armenia by tourists.
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January 18, 2022
Very, very beautiful!!!
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July 24, 2021
A very spiritual and spiritual place!
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May 10, 2020
A must-visit. Words cannot convey it. The monastery and the surrounding nature are of fabulous beauty.
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April 30, 2023
A wonderful place
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May 8, 2023
Beautiful
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March 13, 2022
An atmospheric place
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May 18, 2021
A beautiful place
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