Kirants Monastery

The monastery stands on a hill overlooking the Kunen River, surrounded by dense forest approximately 3 kilometers southwest of Kirants village.

Built in the 13th century during the rule of Avag Zakarian, this religious complex served as a central point along trade routes connecting Georgia to central Armenia.

The monastery contains frescoes from the 1230s-1240s period and represents traditional Armenian religious architecture through its distinctive stone construction methods.

Visitors can explore two churches within the complex: a small one-nave basilica and a larger domed hall church measuring 10.25 meters by 7.45 meters.

The monastery differs from typical Armenian religious structures as it uses brick and mortar construction, with walls made of milky, yellow, and blue hewn stones.

Location: Kirants

Architectural style: Armenian architecture

GPS coordinates: 41.01190,44.99034

Latest update: March 7, 2025 06:54