This monastic complex, dedicated to the Armenian Catholicos St. Grigor, dates back to 10-13 centuries. The monastery has two churches, a bell-tower, chapel and Mamikonyan’s family cemetery. Due to the white tint of the stone, the monastery was also called White. Bardzrakash Monastery was one of the spiritual and educational centers of Armenia in the Middle Ages. Representatives of the Mamikonian dynasty studied here, and clergymen were engaged in scientific work. Around the monastery there is a spring, cross-stones magnificent ornaments, sculptures and medieval inscriptions.
The well-established transport infrastructure of Armenia allows to get to Bardzrakash St.Grigor Monastery 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 Bardzrakash St.Grigor Monastery 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 Bardzrakash St.Grigor Monastery depends on the weather conditions.
Samvel Karapetyan, president of Research on Armenian Architecture, believes that this building was a mausoleum.
According to the legend, the dome of the white church Surb Astvatsatsin in the monastery of Bardzrakash was so high that the top was visible from the fields.
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