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Monastery Saghmosavank

Saghmosavank is surrounded by Mount Aragats, Ara mountains

Monastery Saghmosavank

Saghmosavank is surrounded by Mount Aragats, Ara mountains. Saghmosavank was once religious, scientific and cultural center of medieval Armenia.

The monastery complex consists of the Church of St. Sion and St. Virgin with the porch and library. St. Sion was built in 1215 and is the main church.

The unique interior of Saghmosavank makes an unforgettable impression on every visitor. Gently brown the walls harmoniously merges with the surrounding nature. Steep cliffs of the gorge of the river Kasakh complement the overall picture of the terrain.

As a renowned research center, Saghmosavank also includes a library, which was built in 1255. Storage and Church of St. Zion same height. Saghmosavank Interior extraordinarily handsome. Due to the red and black stones, parts got red and black. Red, white and yellow paint do all the walls and the entire interior more beautiful.