Tsrvizi monastery

Tsrvizi monastery is a medieval religious complex made of stone with several buildings featuring pointed domes and traditional Armenian architectural elements crafted from volcanic tuff and basalt. The complex displays the building methods of its time, with rough stones that reflect the natural beauty of the mountain landscape.

The complex was documented from 1880 onward and arose during a time when Armenia had adopted Christianity as its state religion. The monastery came into being as part of a wave of religious buildings that spread the new faith across the region.

The monastery walls display khachkars, carved stone crosses that combine Armenian religious symbols with geometric patterns and biblical figures. These crosses show the artistic traditions of the region and how faith was expressed in stone.

The site is located in the village of Lusahovit and is accessible through established routes. Visitors should expect uneven ground and variable weather conditions in the mountain setting.

The complex contains several medieval inscriptions and artifacts that provide direct insights into monastic life and theological education. These findings offer visitors a rare glimpse into the personal side of the monastic communities of that time.