Spitakavor Monastery

The monastery buildings rise from white felsite stone, featuring a church, bell tower, and vestibule enclosed within fortified walls on Teksar mountain slopes.

Two Proshyan dynasty princes initiated the construction in the early 14th century, with the church completed in 1321 and the bell tower added in 1330.

The Church of Holy Mother of God displays carved decorations at its entrance, including representations of Mary and various biblical characters in Armenian style.

Visitors can reach the monastery through an 8.4-kilometer dirt track from the Museum of Gladzor University, requiring a four-wheel drive vehicle or walking.

The monastery yard contains the remains of military leader Garegin Nzhdeh, interred secretly in 1987, drawing annual pilgrimages from Armenians each June.

Location: Gladzor

Inception: 14 century

Architectural style: Armenian architecture

Made from material: felsite

GPS coordinates: 39.82975,45.36451

Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:45