Haghpat (, meaning 'a huge wall') is a well known monastery in the Alaverdi area. It's about 10 km from Alaverdi and to get there you'll need your own transport, negotiate with a local to give you a lift or take a long walk. Take the main road northwards (towards Georgian border) and soon...

Haghpat (, meaning 'a huge wall') is a well known monastery in the Alaverdi area. It's about 10 km from Alaverdi and to get there you'll need your own transport, negotiate with a local to give you a lift or take a long walk. Take the main road northwards (towards Georgian border) and soon after you leave the town, turn right a steep climbing road which takes you to the Haghpat village.

The 10th century monastery is beautiful with fantastic views. One of the most beautiful Armenian khackars can be seen at the gavit of the library.

In 1996 Haghpat and neighbouring Sanahin were the first Armenian monuments inscribed into the UNESCO World Heritage list.

Apart from parking fee (about 100AMD) there is no entrance fee, just buy some candles (40AMD/piece) as it's a custom elsewhere at Armenian churches.

See also http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haghpat

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