Kecharis Monastery
Kecharis Monastery
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les-aventureux
Yerevan, Armenia257 contributions
Oct 2013 • Couples
A monastery definitely worth a visit. The location is close to pretty much every hotel in Tsaghkadzor. Great architecture and beautiful surroundings ....
Written June 29, 2014
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Klaudia T
35 contributions
Jul 2017
It is worth visiting this complex if you are in the village. Quiet atmosphere with a small souvenir shop mainly with religious objects.
Written July 18, 2017
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Business Traveller
Hong Kong, China132 contributions
Aug 2020 • Family
Nice 11-13th century monastery worth visiting if in town. Can be done in less than half hour. Great example of Armenian history in a very convenient location.
Written August 22, 2020
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Barbie B
24 contributions
Jan 2019 • Friends
Had the privilege of visiting this beautiful and very old church today. So beautiful after the nights snow. Quiet and peaceful So much history. Thanks to the friendly grounds keeper who was clearing the paths today. Well worth a visit
Written January 14, 2019
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shubhankan30
Edinburgh, UK25 contributions
Jul 2018 • Friends
Its nested in the central square of Kecharis. The area is beautiful and historic monastery buildings.
Written July 18, 2018
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Sugar E
Dubai, United Arab Emirates8 contributions
Mar 2015
It was a splendid place! It feels like you're closer to the Creator! Armenia is blessed with natural beauty. Our Armenian tour guide indeed had shown the best of Armenia with much of adventure & love from nature.
A must visit for everyone!
A must visit for everyone!
Written July 19, 2015
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BigB
Dubai, United Arab Emirates24 contributions
Dec 2018 • Family
Exciting place to be and it was snowing when we visited.
It was a memorable experience to visit this great location.
It was a memorable experience to visit this great location.
Written January 4, 2019
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Bozeman-Dublin
Trim, Ireland8,689 contributions
Oct 2018 • Friends
Really beautiful 11th century monastic sure recently lavishly restored by an Armenian philanthropist currently living in Russia.
It's about 60km or so from Yerevan very close to the ski resort of Tsakhkadzor.
There are three churches, two chapels and a gavit mausoleum. On our visit onky the main church was open to visjt the interior, Saint Grigor Church.
It is wobderful inside, blackened by centuries of candles since 1013 with a beautiful high vestibule and stunning church beyond with a high cupola.
The other structures were not open but you can wander around the grassy grounds and enjoy them from without.
It's a very peaceful and serene place and one of the most beautiful we visited on our few days in Armenia.
An absolute must see if you are in the area.
It's about 60km or so from Yerevan very close to the ski resort of Tsakhkadzor.
There are three churches, two chapels and a gavit mausoleum. On our visit onky the main church was open to visjt the interior, Saint Grigor Church.
It is wobderful inside, blackened by centuries of candles since 1013 with a beautiful high vestibule and stunning church beyond with a high cupola.
The other structures were not open but you can wander around the grassy grounds and enjoy them from without.
It's a very peaceful and serene place and one of the most beautiful we visited on our few days in Armenia.
An absolute must see if you are in the area.
Written November 2, 2018
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xheroine1981
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia473 contributions
Dec 2017 • Friends
Amazing monastery that have 3 churches (Saint Grigor Church - is the biggest one , Surp Nshan Church and Katoghike Church).
Outside the churches you can see the tombs of the late significant or well-known people during that era.
No entrance to pay.
Outside the churches you can see the tombs of the late significant or well-known people during that era.
No entrance to pay.
Written January 17, 2018
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Jessica L
Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates22 contributions
Dec 2015 • Couples
This is a small complex, so you don't need a lot of time. There is some information posted, but I wish there was more. It's 3rd century and in great condition (it has been rebuilt a few times). Good for getting out of the hotel.
Written January 4, 2016
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Mandy C
Hong Kong, China5 contributions
1. My legs are not really strong. I don't like climbing staircase. I feel my knees a little bit painful after climbing down staircase continuously for 10 minutes. Is it suitable for me to go to the Kecharis Monastery
2. Is there any bus from the city to this Monastery?
Thanks for your advice.
Mandy
Minu23
Milan, Italy108 contributions
I went there with a group, so we had our bus.
I don't know if there is a bus service from the near city but I saw a lot of bus in the area and in front of the Monastery entry there was a bus stop.
When you will arrive near the entry gate of the Monastery, you will have to do only, more or less, ten stairs (steps). After these stairs the monastery is flat.
If you will arrive there walking, I can tell you that the place (city neighborhood) is hilly so there will be some climbs on the road.
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- (0.24 mi) Yasaman Tsaghkadzor's Restaurant
- (0.19 mi) Panorama Restaurant & Cafe Tsaghkadzor
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