Artavazik Church (7th century) is located in the gorge, not far from Byurakan village. The building has a cross-dome construction, it was made of red and black local tufa stone. An elegant bell tower was added above the western entrance of the church in the 13th century. The door and window openings, as well as the corner parts of the church, are laid out smoothly with hewn stone, and the stone for the walls has been processed more roughly. Unfortunately, the church was almost completely destroyed by flood in 1840. Only the ruins of a once majestic building have survived to this day.
The well-established transport infrastructure of Armenia allows to get to Artavazik Church by a private car or with the help of various travel companies which offer regular excursions and tours to different sights of the country. Due to the geographical location of Artavazik Church the trip will not seem long.
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 Artavazik Church depends on the weather conditions.
According to the writings, the church was called Artavazik in honor of the constructor. The church is in ruins today. The narthex and the dome are destroyed.
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