The village of Herher is located in Vayots Dzor province in Armenia. Herher and its surroundings have very beautiful nature. Many foreigners have called it a “Paradise on the Earth”. The oldest structure of the monastery is the church of St. Sion, which was built of coarse sandstone. The exterior of the church is unique in Armenian architecture. The church has entrances from the western and southern sides.
The well-established transport infrastructure of Armenia allows to get to Herher 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 Herher 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 Herher monastery depends on the weather conditions.
St. Sion church, as well as many cultural monuments preserved in the village, partially confirm the statement of some philologists, that the village of Herher was a city-type settlement in ancient times.
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