Ahpat Monastery
Description:
The stone monastery of Haghpat, built at the end of the 10th century on a mountain plateau 10 kilometers from the modern city of Alaverdi, is one of the most famous architectural monuments built in the heyday of the Bagratid dynasty. It harmoniously fits into the harsh surrounding landscape, reminding pilgrims and tourists of Eternity.
You can get to the Haghpat Monastery from the city of Vanadzor by taxi (the time spent on the road is 50-60 minutes, the cost of the trip is from 900 rubles, by train (the duration of the trip is 1 hour 15 minutes, the ticket price is from 1200 rubles), by a passing car, agreeing on the price with the driver.