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Kaptavank Monastery

Region

Tavush

Distance from Yerevan

166 km

Type

Monastery/Church

Kaptavank is one of the most prominent monuments of medieval Armenia. It is situated 5 km to the south-west from Chinchin village in Tavush Province. It was built in the middle of the XII century. It was mentioned as St. Astvatsatsin in the records. Kaptavank was a monastery complex in the past, but only the church survived. The church is built limestone of bluish tint. The monastery was once fenced and surrounded with an old settlement. An ancient cemetery lies on the east part of the church.

Interesting

facts about Kaptavank Monastery

Facts

It is assumed that the name of the monument comes from bluish stones ("Kapuyt" means blue).

You can see old secret shelters made of unprocessed stone about a kilometer south-west of the monastery, on inaccessible rocks around the gorge.

Weather in Tavush

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 Kaptavank Monastery depends on the weather conditions.