The Amazing blend of nature and ancient churches

Historically Armenians built their monasteries hidden from hostile neighbors to avoid destruction and massacre. Most of ancient monuments are restored. The restoration had begun when Armenia was part of the Soviet Union and continues today. Few sources and books avoid mentioning that churches were rebuilt during the Soviet era, some of restored sites were Garni, Geghard, Vagharshapat, Haghartsin, Haghpat and many others.

Armenia, Geghard Monastery

Inside of Geghard cave monastery. This chamber was carved inside the huge rock.

Armenia, Geghard Monastery

Geghard Monastery, entrance to cave chambers are located on both levels.

Armenia, Geghard Khachkars

Geghard's cross stones are very old, they are carved on the walls of monastery.

Armenia, Haghartsin Monastery

Haghartsin's main chapel entrance covered with stone carvings.

Armenia, Noravank Monastery

Noravank church complex, was reconstructed in the last few years.

Armenia, Noravank Monastery

View from inside the Noravank church.

Armenia, Noravank Monastery

The unique steps of Noravank, this distinctive element found only on this church.

Armenia, Noravank Monastery

At first, it seems easy to climb the stairs, but coming down is quite complicated.

Armenia, Geghard Monastery

Inside of one of the top Geghard's cave chambers.

Small chamber of prayer of Gosh monastery complex.

Gosh was not only monastery, but also one of the oldest Universities in Armenia.

Beautiful cross stone, Khachkar from Ejmiatsin near Hripsime church.
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