Kecharis Monastery — Attraction in Tsakhkadzor

The legend says that the monastery, buit between the XI and XIII century, was built by the local king at the request of his daughter, whose garden and it.s beautiful flowers were destroyed by a great storm. By building this monastery, she was hoping that God would make her flowers return to her. Anyway, the xomplex looms amazing with the Pambak mountains in the background. The city was pretty deserted when we visited in the summer, but i understand that it is...

Kecharis Monastery is located in the skii Resort Town of Tsaghkadzor. It is 60 km from Yerevan. This beautiful place nestled in the Pambak mountains, Kecharis was founded by a Pahlavuni prince in the 11th century, and the construction of the monastery continued to the middle of the 13th century. Kecharis was a major religious center of Armenia and a place of higher education during twelfth and thirteenth...

This monastery is one of the most important in Armenia. There is no entrance fee, and the complex consists of multiple quarters, many of which are open to visitors. The architecture is beautiful, making it a must-visit. A small information board in English provides helpful insights into the site’s history. At the exit, there’s a small souvenir shop where you can pick up mementos...