Tatev Anapat Monastery

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Region

Syunik

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Distance from Yerevan

253.2 km

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Type

Monastery/Church

Great Hermitage of Tatev or Tatevi Mets Anapat is a medieval Armenian monastery complex on the bank of the Vorotan River in Syunik Province. It is one of the most valuable medieval complexes. The founder of this architectural complex was Catholicos of All Armenians Hakob Joughayetsi. There is a spring and now semi-ruined buildings to the East of the church, refectory is on the south side, residential cells – in the western and northern parts. There is another group of rooms in the yard with an L-shaped general plan. The adjacent part had a military significance during the liberation struggle organized by David Beck in the 18th century.

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Great Hermitage of Tatev (Tatevi Mets Anapat) was a major educational, religious and cultural center. According to Arakel Davrijetsi, about 700 monks served here.
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Weather in Syunik

The high season in Armenia lasts for a long time due to the pleasant climate conditions. Warm days in Armenia start in March and last until late autumn; winter is usually snowless and not long. The high precipitation season is variable. The tourist season for Tatev Anapat Monastery depends on the weather conditions.

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Wings of Tatev Cable Car

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Tatev Anapat Monastery on the map on Armenia

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