Makenyats Monastery is located in Makenis village in Vardenis region of Gegharkunik Province, 15km south-east of Vardenis, on the shore of the river Vardenis. The complex consists of 37 monuments, the main of which are St. Astvatsatsin church, the narthex, the courtyard, two churches, one-nave church, the cemetery and the wall. According to some inscriptions and some sources the monastery is mentioned as Makenots, Makeneats, Makenatsots, Makestanits etc.
The well-established transport infrastructure of Armenia allows to get to Makenyats 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 Makenyats 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 Makenyats Monastery depends on the weather conditions.
The origin of the name of the monastery is associated with the word "maki" (meaning sheep in Armenian). According to some sources the monastery was called Mekenyats because it owned a large number of sheep. According to another version, the name is related to the fact that the local monks always wore clothes made of sheep wool.
LAKE SEVAN
25 km
VARDENYATS PASS (SELIM)
63 km
NORATUS (CROSS-STONES)
71 km
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