Kecharis Monastery
Kecharis Monastery
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Diksha R
Dubai, United Arab Emirates18 contributions
Dec 2023 • Family
We walked from the Mariott hotel, which took about 20 minutes and was mostly uphill. The views of the monastery were beautiful; it had an atmosphere of serenity and peacefulness on the inside. The area around the monastery was also splendid, snow-covered with mountains in the backdrop. It has been well kept and is close to the town centre, so it is worth a visit!
Written December 25, 2023
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les-aventureux
Yerevan, Armenia263 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
Budapest, Hungary35 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, China197 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, UK24 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 Emirates9 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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Arusyak Abrahamyan
Yerevan, Armenia9 contributions
May 2020 • Family
Very special and historical place to pray, to feel the power of God and the strength of Armenian Apostolic church in Armenia, the first country in the World officially adopted Christianity...
Written June 2, 2020
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BigB
Dubai, United Arab Emirates38 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, Ireland11,387 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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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
Written January 24, 2015
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.
Written January 25, 2015
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