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Tsaghakadzor City

Region

Kotayk

Distance from Yerevan

55.3 km

Type

Monument/Memorial complex

Tsaghkadzor is one of the most famous resorts in Armenia, located in the Kotayk Province, about 60 km north of the capital, Yerevan. It lies at an altitude of around 1,840 meters above sea level, nestled in dense forests, giving the city a mild mountain climate with warm summers and snowy winters. Tsaghkadzor is a vibrant tourist destination year-round. It offers opportunities for family, adventure, and sports-related recreation. In winter, it is filled with skiers and snowboarders, while in summer, tourists enjoy fresh air, forest walks, and mountain views. The renowned medieval Kecharis Monastery, built in the 11th–13th centuries, is located in Tsaghkadzor. The House-Museum of the Orbeli Brothers is also situated here.

Interesting

facts about Tsaghakadzor City

Facts

According to legend, a noble lady from the Pahlavuni family dreamed of having a beautiful flower garden. Following her wish, a fortress was built in a high valley, and next to it—a magnificent garden where the world’s most beautiful flowers grew. One day, a fierce wind destroyed the garden, scattering the flowers across the valley. Saddened, the girl asked her father to build a monastery where monks could pray and bring back the lost flowers. Thus, the Kecharis Monastery was built, and the valley where the flowers scattered became known as Tsaghkadzor (""Valley of Flowers"").

Historically, Tsaghkadzor was called Tsaghkotsadzor, later Tsaghkunyats Dzor, and in the Middle Ages also known as Kecharis or Kecharoyk, in honor of the Kecharis Monastery.

In 1972, a cable car was built on the slopes of Mount Teghenis (2,819 m), transforming Tsaghkadzor into a renowned ski resort.

Weather in Kotayk

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 Tsaghkadzor city depends on the weather conditions.

Sights

near Tsaghakadzor City

Orbeli Brothers House Museum

1 km

The Kecharis Monastic Complex

2 km

Bjni

21 km

BJNI FORTRESS

21 km