Noravank, Tatev

One of the marvels of medieval Armenian architecture, Noravank is located in the Vayots Dzor region, in a wonderfully picturesque upland place. Architects Siranes and Momik have built the monastery complex in such a harmonious way that it seems to be one whole with the surrounding beautiful landscapes. And often the question naturally arises, which is more beautiful, the creation of man or nature? We will also expect to hear the answer to the question from you at the end of the tour.

One of the famous spiritual and scientific centers of medieval Armenia, the famous monastic complex of Tatev, is the beauty of Syunik region. Being located in the highland mountains, it was also an inaccessible fortress not only for the local monks but also for the students studying in the monastery and the residents of the surrounding villages to take shelter from enemy attacks. From the territory of the monastery there is a wonderful view of the observation post of Harsanadzor, from where the bells were used to inform about the attack of the enemy. Next to the monastery, you can also see the 17th-century oil mill, where through an animated video, you can learn about how in the late Middle Ages oil was extracted from various seeds, which were used for the needs of the monastery. You can reach the monastery either by car, going down and up through the beautiful and high bends of the Vorotan river gorge, or by the “Tatever” ropeway, which is considered the longest (5.7 km) in the world, admiring the beautiful nature of the Vorotan gorge from a height of more than 300m.