Matosavank is one of the ancient monasteries lost in the forests of Dilijan National Park. Matosavank is a special place, an island of peace and silence, which is broken only by the singing of birds and other sounds of the forest. The monastery is located far from civilization. To get to it, you need to walk through the forest, observing the pristine nature of the reserve along the way. Matosavank is a temple complex of the Armenian Apostolic Church of the 13th century, 4 km west of Dilijan. The small church of 1205 was built with large semi-processed stones. An inscription about the foundation is carved on the façade stone, and on both sides of it there are khachkars. Under the wall of the church, in the northern part, there is a khachkar of particular beauty, dating back to 1251.Matosavank Monastery was founded by Avag, a representative of the princely family of Zakaryans. According to sources, the temple complex was built in honour of the victory of the united Armenian-Georgian army over the Seljuk Turks. This, in principle, explains its remote location. Despite its abandoned state, the moss-covered Matosavank has a special atmosphere. From the opening of the collapsed dome, amazingly beautiful khachkars and inscriptions shine in the darkness.
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Gyumri - a small town with a big soul
Gyumri - a small city with a big soul!
This city is the second most populous in the country after Yerevan, with a well-preserved historic center.
Gyumri, with its black tuff houses, pottery workshops, and cozy cafes, is a colorful place that is definitely worth visiting on a one- or two-day trip from Yerevan.
Gyumri is a city of craftsmen. Before the revolution, Gyumri had over 100 different crafts and several thousand artisans. Even today, representatives of these craft dynasties, such as blacksmiths or carpenters, still live and work here.
Gyumri is considered not only the most important cultural center of Armenia but also the capital of humor.
Gyumri is a city that you need to simply stroll through, peeking into its alleys and streets. Here, you can find traditional Caucasian courtyards with exterior galleries and laundry hanging outside, interesting examples of Soviet architecture, and street art.
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Minas Avetisyan Museum
Minas Avetisyan Museum was founded in 1982 in the village of Jajur, the artist's birthplace. The master of colors, Minas Avetisyan, Honored Artist of Armenia, is one of the most prominent figures of Armenian painting of the second half of the 20th century.
Permanent exhbition of Armenian National Costumes, 18-19th c. History Museum of Armenia.
The beautiful geyser in Horbategh Village, Vayots Dzor.
