The special charm of Sevanavank is its setting of 2 iconic churches against the background of Lake Sevan, surrounded by mountains. Which makes it a very attractive spot for tourists and weddings . . . which can make a visit a disappointing experience with stairs crowded and entrance to church blocked with boisterous wedding guests. The complex features 2 churches : Surp Arakelots (Holy Apostles) and Surp Astvatsatsin (Holy Mother of God), they look very similar with cruciform shape and 0ctagonal towers. There must have been older structures of which you can see ruins ; there is also a wonderful collection of Khachkars stacked against the entry wall of the church.

The monasteries of Armenia are well worth the visit due to thier historical significance and the associated stories. Sevanavank is the same but has the added draw of absolutely stunning veiws of the Sevan lake. Its a fair walk up, not difficult though. The views from atop were just stunning. Well worth it.

this monastery reminds me a little of monastery of st naum at lake ohrid in north macedonia. in any case, it overlooks lake sevan and the snow-capped mountains (in march). per google map, there is a road up but no car is allowed. so everybody climb the series of stairs up. sevan writer's house is nearby but looks closed/abandoned

Blue-eyed Lake Sevan is the most beautiful lake in Armenia. It's stunning due its numerous colors. it is the main source of irrigation water and provides low cost electricity, fish, recreation, and tourism. Definitely it's worth to visit both lake and the gorgeous monastery Sevananq.

The Sevan Monastery and National Park is spectacular place located a the top of a mountain facing the Sevan lake. this lake is the 2nd highest in the world. the mountain used to be an island when the Russian drained the lake then it became a peninsula. the monastery was a place of punishment for the miss behave monks.