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Tormakavank monastery

Region

Lori

Distance from Yerevan

138.2 km

Type

Monastery/Church

Tormakavank monastery or Tormak church is a 5th century structure, located 2 km south of the village of Gyulagarak in Lori province, in the place of the old settlement called Tormakadur (Vermakador). Unfortunately, there is no exact etymology of the name. The church is now ruined, only the walls are preserved. It is included in the list of the historical and cultural monuments of Gyulagarak. Tormakavank monastery has one of the original and best examples of the monumental halls of Armenian architecture.

Interesting

facts about Tormakavank monastery

Facts

Some episodes from the famous film “The Master and Servant” were shot in the courtyard of the church.

Before the village was named Gyulagarak, it was called Tormak, from which the name of the monastery originated.

Weather in Lori

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 Tormakavank Monastery depends on the weather conditions.

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Tormakavank monastery on the map on Armenia