Beautiful monastry with a large stone-carved christian cross under UNESCO protectionAs mentioned by other reviewers, it is recommended if you travel with a knowledgeable local guide who could provide a proper introduction and historical facts. Else this would seem like another monastry (which there are plenty in this region...and on the surface they all look similar).

Great place , avery tourist needs to visit it

Lovely place tucked away in the countryside. Amazibg surroundings.

Unesco heritage monastery, difficult to get to, but beautiful.

Its the second monastery that we visitied on our Armenia daytrip from Tbilisi. Its quite a bumby ride up there but its all worth it.

Monastery complex high on the hill overlooking the gorge of the Crazy river. The church has frescoes painted in the colours which are on the Armenian flag that show the last supper and Jesus depicted holding the Bible. Very interesting.

Another beautiful monastery in Armenia) and you can buy delicious flat cakes!

Very interesting place.

Fascinating monastery, worth seeing nce in life. Part of Unesco Wold Heritage travels you back to the centuries. Feeling of history and mystery.

A quite impressive monastry, up in a mountain with great views as well.

Stunning monastery with fascinating history. The views are incredible too. Would highly recommend visiting with a guide who can explain everything to you.

Haghpat Monastery with St Gregory church is an ancient pearl situated in the village Haghpat of Lori Province in Armenia. From the center of city Alaverdi you will need approximately 25 minutes on taxi to reach there and to admire its intact beauty. You will undoubtedly enjoy the special atmosphere of this historic place which will transport you to 11th century making you to touch the history with your own fingers. A must see place during your visit in Armenia.

Amazing piece of nature and history.

Beautiful ancient monastery, but difficult to get to

Historical place, heritage of the people

Another monastery. Nowhere near anything else, Im not sure why this was included on our group tour. Nice place, but I suggest considering visiting one that is closer to another attraction. At least it was good for the kids to stretch their legs.

UNESCO world heritage list. Some sort mast see destination in Armenia. Travelers can reach the monastery from Tbilisi, abt. 150 km south from Tbilisi.

One of the best pearls of Armenian architecture .

The famous Haghpat monastic complex, which was founded in the times of Armenian king Abbas Bagratuni is situated in Alaverdi region, 3 km away from Sanahin.

We were there in the evening, it was not well-lighted.

Nice attraction in the north of Armenia. Its one of the first main attractions on the main bus tourist route. Therefore, expect that sometimes this place is quite busy, one hour later it could be calm. Unfortunately there are nearly no explanation in English but wiki helps

Really quite place. Come close to sunset and enjoy the vibes and views. Location is awesome.

A great, fantastic place!Loved every small detail of it. The church is great! I recommend everyone to visit this place!! The people there are great! Hitchhiking is always working for getting to the village (hitchhiking is always working anywhere in Armenia).

Construction began in the 10th century, mind blowing. Its an impressive site, and free to visit.

One of the most beautiful monasteries and a UNESCO Heritage Site in Armenia

Good views. Without a guide it is just another monastery. Need an app for independent travellers.

Far 2 hour ride but magical. Do not hesitate to hire a cab from Yerevan (with a good car because of the mountains) I lIked!

Lots of areas and buildings to explore. 30 to 45 mins is enough to see everything and take your time.

Must see in the Debed canyon! Beautiful views from the back with peaks covered in snow far into spring.

Fascinating place with many different religious buildings and nice views of the surrounding valley.

Place is nice, people are very gentle beautiful landscape all around so come and enjoy your time

Haghpat monastery was founded by Queen Khosrovanuysh, wife of the Bagratid king Ashot III, probably in 976.The nearby monastery at Sanahin was built around the same time. It is around 170 km from Yerevan City towards the northeast. it overlooks the Debed River in northern Armenias Lori Region. The monastery stood the test of time for the last thousand years. Haghpat and Sanahin monasteries came under  UNESCOs World Heritage List in 1996 for its development of unique Armenian religious architecture which is a blend of of elements of Byzantine ecclesiastical architecture and the traditional vernacular architecture of the Caucasian Region. Visit and be blessed. Good luck.

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Historical place. The monastery was founded by Queen Khosrovanuysh, wife of the Bagratid king Ashot Ill, probably in 976. The nearby monastery at sanahin was built around the same time.

Inspiring and historical monastery. Not many info there. Beautiful scenery.

Great view and structure

Beautiful and serene location.

Serene and peaceful. As is the case with almost all Armenian monasteries, the setting is quite spectacular.

A spectacular scenery, this place is definitely worth seing

Very impressive .... Beautiful view if not to foggy. Must if you go to Armenia.

Great place and the guide was very kind

Really nice place with an aura and spirit

A very lovely place

Haghpat Monastery, also known as Haghpatavank, is a medieval monastery complex in Haghpat, Armenia. The monastery was founded by Queen Khosrovanuysh, wife of the Bagratid king Ashot III, probably in 976. The nearby monastery at Sanahin was built around the same time.The location of Haghpat Monastery was chosen so that it overlooks the Debed River in northern Armenias Lori region.

Fantastic. Highly recommended. 10th century, lots of history. Better to take a guide.

Beautiful location. The view on the valley is gorgeous.

Breathtaking view from Haghpat monastery, its definitely wroth driving so high in the mountains

One of the greatest monasteries of Armenia

Very nice. Definitely also see nearby Sanahin.

Fresh air

Beautiful yet quiet and peacefull place.Worth visiting.

Ruins well preserved

With Sanahin the most beautiful monastery to see in Armenia to me. Driving through Alaverdi and seeing this post-apocalyptic town was a cherry on top from our roadtrip in Armenia.

A good tourist place

Amazing place full of life and history

Old monasterys comfort embrace feel.

Interesting spot.

The monastery was founded by Queen Khosrovanuysh, wife of the Bagratid king Ashot III, probably in 976. The nearby monastery at Sanahin was built around the same time.The location of Haghpat Monastery was chosen so that it overlooks the Debed River in northern Armenias Lori region. It was built, not on a peak, but halfway up a hillside on a site chosen to afford protection and concealment from prying eyes and also in response to a kind of monastic humility. It is built on a verdant promontory located in the middle of a mountain cirque, which is often wreathed in clouds. A peak on the opposite side of the river is over 2,500 meters high. The monasteries of northern Armenia are not isolated, unlike their counterparts in the countrys arid regions. They were built in a village environment and Haghpat is surrounded by many hamlets.

It is an almost destroyed monastery. not much to see.

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Very nice place, amazing view!

Amazing complex 😍

One the most important monasteries

A Christian WORLD HERITAGE SITE in an country side setting in KAUKASUS Armenien HAGHPAT . A real interculturelle back to the ROOTS TRIP with Youth in Action. What a knowledge gain for All those who attended and found more out in modern GENOZID within this 1 WORLD. ..... give PEACE a CHANCE

Beautiful setting

Best Monastery of 🗺

Quite an extensive monastery complex.

Must see

One of the best

Middle age Christian monastery complex.

Worth visiting

Worth the visit!

Fantastic

Amazing.

Historic!!

Beautiful!

Beautifull

Nice

Ok

Excellent

Amazing!!!

I wish to visit

A beautiful monastery, Founded in 976 under Ashot III. In the second half of the 18th century, the famous poet Sayat Nova lived in the monastery for several years. At the beginning of the XX century, Haghpat was empty, having lost most of his possessions. Reopened under Catholicos Wazgen I, it is currently a functioning monastery. The monasteries of Haghpat and Sanahin in 1996 were included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.

It was an important educational institution of the Kiurik dynasty that flourished in the 10th and 13th centuries. It began construction in 966 and was completed in 991, and has been completely restored to its early form through some restoration work in the 12th century.

Splendid monastery perched on the Debed gorge gondata around 976. The atmosphere and the panorama are suggestive. There are numerous stone crosses. It should be noted the presence of one of only three stone crosses of Armenia with the representation of Jesus Christ. To visit absolutely.

Haghpat is a village known for the 10th-century Hachpat monastery complex built during the reign of King Aszot III (952-977). The monastery complex was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1996.

Haghpat monastery complex is one of the largest Armenian monastic complexes of the Middle Ages. It was founded in the second half of the 10th century and before the 13th century it was a spiritual and cultural center. The Haghpat monastery complex, together with Sanahin, has been included in the UNESCO World Heritage List since 1996.

An old monastery with an ancient history can be visited here. We recommend a local guide who will guide you through the extensive Armenian history with expertise. Very impressive.

One of the most beautiful monasteries I have seen in Armenia. Located near the town of Ozdun. Approx. 2 hour drive from the border of Armenia and Georgia.

Whoever will be in Armenia and will not come Haghpat Manastir means that he did not see the most interesting and beautiful places, there are also a lot of places nearby that you need to come and have a rest

Magnificent monastery including frescoes and landscape

Very wonderful church / Very wonderful church

The oldest monastery complex, the only bell tower of its kind, the place of life of the great poet Sayat Nova, stunning views of the Lori Canyon.

Haghpat, Haghpat Monastery, a large spiritual, cultural and educational center of medieval Armenia, monastic complex. It is located in the southeastern highlands of Haghpat village, Lori region of Armenia. Together with the Sanahin Monastery Complex it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site

A place where peace and tranquility are breathed. Arriving is a bit complicated, but well worth it.

Located in a beautiful location very well preserved, worth a visit

World Cultural Heritage, the earliest Christian monastery

History. Fain! The landscape is dreamlike.

Haghpat Monastery is located in the southeastern part of the Haghpat village: on a high plateau. It was founded in 976 during the reign of Ashot Bagratuni. Haghpat was one of the most significant spiritual and cultural centers.From the second half of the 12th century to the 14th century, Haghpat Monastery was the diocesan center of the Kyurikyan dynasty. The ancestral crypt of the kings was moved here from the Sanahin monastery. In the 11th century, Tashir was subjected to frequent attacks by the Seljuks and Arabs. From the second half of the 12th century, the monastery passed to the Artsruni dynasty from Makhkanaberd, and then to the Zakaryan dynasty. In 1223, by order of Ivane Zakaryan, the Haghpat fortress was built nearby to protect the monastery.Haghpat Monastery is one of the largest monastic complexes in Armenia, which has unique features of medieval Armenian architecture: picturesqueness, harmony with the environment, territorial balance. The monastery includes the churches of St. Nshan, St. Astvatsatsin (Mother of God), St. Grigiria, a parish, a chapel, a printing house, a library, a bell tower, a refectory, chapel-graves, khachkars.In the 11-13th centuries the Haghpat school and printing house were known. Here they taught grammar, public speaking, philosophy, theology, music and other subjects. Haghpat was also famous for its miniature school. The famous Armenian composer Sayat-Nova lived here for several years under the vestments of a priest.Many legends are associated with the name Haghpat. One of them says that one day the prince of Sanahin invites a famous master to build a monastery. The master comes with his son. During the work, a dispute arises between father and son. After a long dispute, the son leaves his job and leaves. On the way, another prince invites him to build a monastery. When the walls of the building are high enough to be visible from Sanahin, the workers tell the old master about it. On a non-working day, the old man goes to Haghpat to see how his sons construction work is going; looks at the walls for a very long time. Everyone was impatiently awaiting the assessment of the master, and he, at last, pressing his hand on the masonry, exclaimed: “Ah pat”. (“This is the wall”). Here father and son embraced and made peace, and the monastery was named “Haghpat”.

Ancient monastery, services are sometimes held