Khor Virap

Monastery · Ararat

Khor Virap

Monastery · Ararat

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near the village of, H11, Pokr Vedi 0612, Armenia

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Monastery with dungeon, active church, & stunning Ararat views  

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near the village of, H11, Pokr Vedi 0612, Armenia Get directions

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near the village of, H11, Pokr Vedi 0612, Armenia Get directions

+374 93 533685
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Features

restroom
wheelchair accessible entrance

Last updated

Oct 26, 2025

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"An ancient monastery founded in the 600s that offers evocative mountainside views and well-preserved architecture, making it a rewarding day trip from the capital and a highlight for travelers seeking historical sites amid Armenia's rugged countryside." - Cailey Rizzo Cailey Rizzo Cailey Rizzo is a contributing writer for Travel + Leisure. She specializes in reporting on travel, culture, and the arts. She is currently based in Brooklyn. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines

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chef_narb

Google
Another historical sight. Must see, also if you are lucky and there on a clear day, you will get an amazing view of Ararat & Masis mountains. Inside the church is very hot if you are there on a hot day. There are to dungeons there, one is about 30 ft deep, the one is is 8 ft deep, But the shorter one is more difficult to get in.

Igor Fomin

Google
A beautiful and peaceful place, absolutely a must-visit when in Armenia. It’s best to come while heading toward Mount Ararat to enjoy the full view. If the weather is clear, you will be incredibly lucky — the sight is breathtaking. Highly recommended for anyone traveling in the region!

Ramsey Selim

Google
Incredible, a must visit when in Yerevan. It’s about an hour drive away the monastery is worth while and you get an amazing backdrop of Mount Ararat where it is said that Noah’s ark came to rest after the flood. Note; you can’t go to the mountain from Armenia as it is on the other side of the border in Turkey

Danish Khan

Google
Beautiful Sacred Place. Do wear light in summer as it is too hot and it is better to keep a hat. Apart from this the place is incredibly beautiful and the view of the mountain is mesmerizing.

P

Google
A small monastery at the foot of Ararat. Famous for the underground dungeon of Gregory the Illuminator. The view of the mountain is stunning, if not in the fog. Not far from Yerevan. There are a lot of tourists, it is better to come as early as possible.

Lazar Shulekov

Google
We couldn't visit the deep pit where Gregory the Illuminator was hiding due to the tens of people who were gathered there, waiting to enter. It would be good if there was some organization. Other than that the place is worth the visit especially for the view of Ararat.

Easita Das

Google
Learned about the history of Khor Virap from our guide as we ascended the stairs to this picturesque monastery. The backdrop had Ararat mountains we could make that out but it wasn’t very clear for us unfortunately.

G “AG” Av

Google
Incredible to see Khor Virap Monastery, a 7th-century treasure of Armenia with breathtaking views of Mount Ararat.