Sights of Armenia Syunik

Bgheno-Noravank Monastery

  • RegionSyunik
  • Distance from Yerevan274 km
  • TypeMonastery/Church

Syunik

About this place

The medieval monastery complex Bgheno-Noravank is located 3-4 km east of Bardzravan (Yeritsatumb) village in Syunik province, on the right bank of the Vorotan River, on a triangular terrace surrounded by forested gorges. With its unique architectural design it is one of the unique monuments of Armenia. There are reliefs depicting Jesus Christ’s life on the outer walls of the church.

Interesting

facts about Bgheno-Noravank Monastery

  1. The Echmiadzin Gospel was copied and illustrated in the Bgheno Noravank monastery in 989.

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 Bgheno-Noravank Monastery depends on the weather conditions.

Syunik

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Address

Bgheno-Noravank, Шурнух, Армения

Syunik

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