LORI

Vanadzor is the third-largest city in Armenia and is the administrative center of the Lori province. This town is located 128 km (80 mi) north of Yerevan. At an average height of 1350 meters above sea level, Vanadzor is located in the valley of Pambak...

Built by Bagratouni princes X-XIII Inside Akhtala’s fortress there is a monastery. The fortress’s main church - St. Astvatzatzin (Holy Virgin) (VIIIc.) is famous for it’s inside wall frescos.

The exact date of the foundation of Sanahin is unknown.  Surb Astvatsatsin church is the oldest in the complex( 928-944). The main church of Sanahin complex is Amenaprkich built by Queen Khosrovanuish. Surb Grigor church (X century), churches of Surb ...

X-XIII cc. The Haghpat monastery is situated in Haghpat Village and is one of the most important monuments in Armenia as was among the first monuments in Armenia to be included in UNESCO’s World Heritage list. It is rich in khachkars and consists o...