Surb Sarkis Temple
Description:
Surb Khach Monastery (Monastery of the Holy Cross) is an Armenian monastery built in the XIV century. The landmark has the status of a heritage of national importance, it is the only preserved complex of the Armenian Apostolic Church of the XIV-XIX centuries in the Crimea.
The skit was erected in protest of the conversion of Armenians to the Catholic faith. Over the centuries, the monastery was repeatedly rebuilt, expanded, temporarily did not function. Since 1994 the monastery has been operating on a permanent basis.
The Surb Khach monastery includes the Surb Nshan Church, the Refectory, cells, fountains and a square. Today, the sanctuary is a men's monastery, some of the buildings are closed to women. On Armenian holidays, folk artisan exhibitions are held here.
It was built on the mountain between the mountains and the mountains. The most convenient way to get from the Old Crimea. Also here are the R-23, R-29, "Hello - Old Crimea". To the monastery it is necessary to climb about 3 km.
