Севанаванк

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Игорь Меркулов

Level 30 Local Expert

It's a cool view.

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Евгения Борисова

Level 15 Local Expert

The place is cool and picturesque, and it's cool after Yerevan. But there is a very aggressive imposition of souvenirs on the way to the temple, candles are literally shoved into their hands.

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Инкогнито 1043

Level 18 Local Expert

Sevanavank Monastery and Lake Sevan. A harsh, cold place. Even in summer it's cool here, and the water temperature is +17 degrees. The place is purely touristic. If you want spiritual silence, it is better to drive on for 30 km and get to the Hayravank monastery.

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Marta

Level 6 Local Expert

A very beautiful place! Magical pleasure boats on the background of mountains. For fans of haikink, you can climb the steps to the temple. There are shops and restaurants.

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Вардан Макян

Level 8 Local Expert

Well, what can I say. Lake Sevan and this monastery are the program points of all tourist cooperatives in Yerevan. They bring everyone here. Imagine my disappointment when I saw the situation - dirty, not cleaned, everything was trampled by horses and, attention, polluted with horse manure. Why horses are allowed in this holy place is still not clear. Well, it would be fine, you know, there were horses, but three half-killed nags and the same horsemen on them do not decorate the place. Some shady people are selling church candles... In the evening, they even put their big guy in the doorway and wouldn't let him in without candles... Come on Armenians, come on businessmen!!! The shores of the lake have left an indelible impression - dirty, destroyed, everything is in decline, in a word - the heart of Armenia. Don't go to the lake, you'll be disappointed.

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aleksandr Pudakov

Level 22 Local Expert

It's a stunningly beautiful place and the building of the monastery itself. If you arrive in the morning, you can get to the matins prayer service with beautiful singing and service. Climb high, but it's worth it, I recommend it.

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Олег

Level 16 Local Expert

It offers a magnificent view of Lake Sevan. We took a walk through the mountains, went down, and even swam in a high-altitude lake; it was cool, but unforgettable.

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Karen S.

Level 7 Local Expert

A place of power, a place for reflection, awareness of being, where every minute is like a reminder of history, an event that has happened over the centuries.

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N_LED

Level 23 Local Expert

A beautiful 9th century temple on the peninsula. Lake Sevan is also called the Armenian Sea. It was from there that I wanted to bring a souvenir bell from Armenia.

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Татьяна Изотова

Level 9 Local Expert

Gorgeous views of Lake Sevan from above, energizing💙 This is one of the most photographed monasteries in Armenia!

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София

Level 4 Local Expert

It's an incredibly beautiful place! From the highest point (near the temple), crazy landscapes open up. The water is cold for me, in July it's about 20-23 degrees, but the locals swim all over! There are sun loungers, cafes and restaurants. We went to a woman in a coffee shop, treated her to cognac)

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Дания Сулейманова

Level 21 Local Expert

Magnificent view The church is very ancient, touching the walls – you touch the history.......

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Елизавета Надуткина

Level 12 Local Expert

The monastery is part of the UNESCO heritage, so there are a lot of tourists from all over the world. It takes only an hour to get from Yerevan to Sevanavank. We were in the evening, at this time it is very quiet and cozy here, you can enjoy the beautiful views of Lake Sevan, take pictures quietly, without crowds. To climb to the monastery, you need to overcome a steep stone staircase of 230 steps. It is rumored that if a pilgrim ascends it three times, it is equated to a visit to Mecca. A place of peace, prayed for centuries!

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arierro

Level 21 Local Expert

Sevanavank is a place of power where history meets incredible nature. Climbing to the top of the cliff is fully justified: you can enjoy a panorama of turquoise Lake Sevan and the surrounding mountains. The ancient churches, built of black tuff, breathe history and tranquility. The sensations are indescribable: you feel both peace and delight. One of the most powerful and beautiful places I've ever been. The trip here will be remembered forever!

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Роберт Громов

Level 19 Local Expert

Everything is beautiful in this place, the scenery is indescribable. The road has large parking lots, a large number of cafes and restaurants on the shore.

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Алексей

Level 29 Local Expert

A very popular monastery with stunning views of Sevan. The cost of free parking is 200 AMD (I wonder who is protecting this "business" and whether the authorities are not ashamed to ignore this shame). There are a lot of goodies and souvenirs in the walking area. Climb up the steep steps to the monastery, calculate your strength.

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Виктория А.

Level 10 Local Expert

The place is wonderful, beautiful views, a beautiful monastery. But the whole mood is spoiled by the "man" who extorts money for candles downstairs, brazenly says that they will not be allowed in without them, asks for a lot of money for these candles. On the way back, he laughs in response to the words that cheating is not good. The place is holy, some "people" are not.

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Алексей Овсянников

Level 30 Local Expert

Incredibly beautiful view from the top of the mountain to Lake Sivan🤩 the ancient monastery complements the view very much👌

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Максим Носов

Level 30 Local Expert

Beautiful place, beautiful view of Lake Sevan. The place breathes antiquity.

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Алёна

Level 15 Local Expert

It just takes your breath away from the beauty around you, we were on an excursion and unfortunately we have too little time allocated, so I really want to return again. 😍

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Ефрем Еллиев

Level 12 Local Expert

Excellent view of Lake Sevan. Sevanavank is active, you can go inside.

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Ethno Armenia Tour 🇦🇲

Level 11 Local Expert

Sevanavank (Armenian: Սեւանավանք) is a monastery on the northwestern shore of the lake Sevan Gegharkunik region Armenia. The complex of buildings is located on the Sevan peninsula of the same name, which was previously a small island. The date of foundation is 874. Armenian Apostolic Church

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Леонид З.

Level 6 Local Expert

A location that definitely deserves your attention! Especially if you are traveling from Georgia to Yerevan, I definitely advise you to stop along the way.

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Алина Б.

Level 8 Local Expert

A beautiful and peaceful place) there are practically no people in the morning)

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Ульяна Старцева

Level 4 Local Expert

It was December 27th. It was snowing. Fog. Unfortunately, nothing is visible. I'm lowering my rating because I was upset by the huge number of touts, it's just impossible to pass calmly. The feeling of calmness and enjoyment from walking is lost. Admission to the temple itself is free. Parking is paid. 1000 AMD in cash, 1200 AMD by card (payment at the cafe). It seems that we were deceived with the cost of parking.

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Sergey Novozhilov

Level 9 Local Expert

A wonderful monastery! You should definitely go to the top of the hill and look in all directions at Lake Sevan and the surrounding mountains. After all, the monks knew how to choose the most wonderful places to build churches and monasteries. The surrounding beauty is simply breathtaking!

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Владимир Буров

Level 14 Local Expert

It's very beautiful at the top. You will have to climb the stairs. There is a very strong wind at the top, about 20 m/s, but the photos are very beautiful. It is better to use a camera if there is one. The phone may be blown away by the wind. Wear both a hat and gloves on top! The wind!

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Elena

Level 13 Local Expert

The view is dizzy! This is the lake! The monastery is also cool, ancient, we were at Christmas, there was a service! I love ancient places with a history! This is exactly it!

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Михаил Павлович Терентьев

Level 25 Local Expert

A beautiful monastery on the cape. It is worth getting up to take in the majestic panoramas of Sevan, with an old and elegant church against their background. The only thing is that sometimes too brisk trade is conducted on the steps, it tires.

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Анастасия Андреевна

Level 25 Local Expert

We were taken on an excursion to Lake Sevan and we came to the monastery, words cannot describe the magical beauty that opens onto the lake and the peace next to the shrine, which preserves a thousand-year history. We were at a service on a day off, and we heard a church choir. And they saw the greatness in the temple.

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Елена Матусова

Level 4 Local Expert

This is one of the most unpleasant impressions, as the tourist site looks sad, spontaneous shops and beggars spitting after you, greatly discredit the oldest religious monument in Armenia.

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Юрий Рожков

Level 23 Local Expert

It's a very beautiful place. You can wander around the monastery and take pictures. And below is Sevan with clear water.

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Илья Иванов

Level 12 Local Expert

You need to come here, take photos and leave. Next to the monastery, the most interesting thing is a dog with 10 puppies. The recreation center near the monastery looks abandoned, there are no people, a lot of garbage.

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Долик

Level 7 Local Expert

A well-preserved monastery, you can take a beautiful 360-degree panorama of Sevan and the mountains.

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Игорь

Level 21 Local Expert

There are a lot of people, if you want to avoid queues, it's better to arrive early in the morning or on weekdays. The view of Lake Sevan from above is mesmerizing!

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Sargis Grigoryan

Level 7 Local Expert

The temple itself is beautiful, but its location is even more beautiful, being near it you can observe Lake Sevan completely, as much as the eyes see of course. I definitely recommend visiting all visitors.

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KRASNOVA Antonina

Level 5 Local Expert

Stunningly. They also sell the most delicious ghat there. Buy there at the bakery.

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Александра Львова

Level 15 Local Expert

A must-visit place, it combines ancient culture, beautiful nature and very tasty cuisine. If you are in this place, be sure to visit local restaurants, chic fish and meat sets, everything is very tasty and fresh. Be sure to take a boat ride on Lake Sevan. It's worth it

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Нюта

Level 16 Local Expert

A picturesque place. Climbing up the many steps to Sevanovank, you can enjoy an incredible view of Sevan. The monasteries themselves are not very remarkable, let's just say there are many of them all over Armenia. You can put a candle in temples, but it is better to buy it near the monastery, and not at the foot of the stairs, it is much more expensive there. Souvenirs are located along the length of the stairs, and Mir cards are accepted in several places. The toilet near the temple is paid, the visit to the monastery is free.

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Татьяна Р.

Level 5 Local Expert

A beautiful temple, a very beautiful place. It is very easy to pray in it. The soul rejoices. Magnificent views in any direction to the horizon. You can walk and enjoy, you can go on a water excursion, beautiful unusual souvenirs.

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Ксения Трусова

Level 4 Local Expert

An ancient church, the ascent is short and not heavy. There is a beautiful view from the top. Admission is free

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Eduard Eduard

Level 4 Local Expert

03/18/2025 I went to an excision with Hyur. To Lake Sevan, Dilijan, everything is well organized, excellent driver Spartak and guide Eduard, everything is at the highest level!!!

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Елена Трофимова

Level 9 Local Expert

It's a beautiful place. There is a functioning church. There are no problems with parking. Even with a lot of people, you can manage to take photos without people. You can book a guided tour. Merchants are standing at the bottom and not on the rise.

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Игорь Юдаев

Level 13 Local Expert

A very beautiful complex of structures located in a very beautiful location. And if you think about the history… A must-visit in Armenia!

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Иван А.

Level 3 Local Expert

Beautiful, picturesque, that's it. The temple itself was closed (January). On the way upstairs, some blackmailer handed candles in his hands, then demanded money. He refused to return what he had received, because of confusion they gave him 1,500 rubles, but he wanted even more. Ruined the impression for the whole day. It's unclear where the local police are looking, but apparently it's okay to shoe tourists here. G - hospitality.

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Роман Виноградов

Level 9 Local Expert

We were with a guide on a Monday in December, there are only a few people besides us. The height is 1900m. I really liked it. The temple of the 9th century. The view of the lake and the mountains is simply amazing, no photos convey what you can see there live. The combination of mountain snow peaks with the coastline around the perimeter of the lake is amazing.

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Анна А

Level 24 Local Expert

Beautiful monastery, overlooking Lake Sevan

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Иван Власов

Level 16 Local Expert

It's very beautiful, but the wind is strong. It is better to climb to the top along the path, from there the view is fascinating. There are a lot of souvenirs downstairs, Parking is paid. They persistently offer to buy a pack of candles.

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