Gandzasar monastery, Religious monastery in Kalbajar District, Azerbaijan.
This religious complex stands on a mountain with a Cathedral of St. John the Baptist and surrounding monastic buildings within fortified walls.
The monastery, founded by Prince Hasan Jalal in 1201, became the seat of the Catholicosate of Albania in the late fourteenth century.
The monastery walls display Armenian architectural elements with stone carvings depicting biblical figures and religious symbols throughout the structure.
Visitors can reach the monastery through roads connecting to the town of Martakert, which offers basic accommodations and services.
The monastery preserves manuscripts dating from medieval times and contains intricate bas-reliefs on its central dome structure.
Location: Kalbajar District
Location: Martakert Province
Inception: 13 century
Founders: Hasan Jalal
Architectural style: Armenian architecture
Website: http://gandzasar.com
GPS coordinates: 40.05684,46.53123
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:44
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