Севанаванк

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Level 30 Local Expert

A beautiful ancient monastery on the shore of Sevan. There are many cafes and hotels nearby. And don't tell me that Sevan is not the sea.

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Полина Ласанкина

Level 13 Local Expert

It's beautiful, but the path is narrow, and there are a lot of tourists (plus tents around straight from the 90s

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Евгения Грицман

Level 12 Local Expert

The views of the lake are simply amazing! Just for that, it's already worth climbing up to the monastery 😍

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Оксана К.

Level 13 Local Expert

Very beautiful. If you are in Armenia, be sure to visit this place.

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Василий К.

Level 6 Local Expert

A beautiful place that smells of history and mysticism. The monastery has an interesting location on the peninsula and the monastery offers an incredible view of Lake Sevan.

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Дмитрий Чудаев

Level 17 Local Expert

An ancient temple on a high peninsula. The scenery is impressive- a huge expanse of water in the middle of the mountains, from which the snow has not left. Definitely worth a visit. It was already possible to take a boat trip, but it was getting a little cold. At the foot there are a lot of restaurants and stalls with souvenirs and pomegranate juice. Our guide, after looking at the prices on the menu, took us 7-8 minutes further on the way to Dilijan. There are also restaurants overlooking the lake and the prices are significantly cheaper. The whitefish baked on coals was great.

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Ангелина Дружинина

Level 5 Local Expert

Stunning view of Sevan. An ancient monastery. It is better to have a guide who tells you about this place.

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Сергей А

Level 7 Local Expert

Beautiful postcard views. Interesting location. I swam in Sevan, the water is cool and refreshing and most importantly clean

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Ксения Чаннова

Level 10 Local Expert

The view is gorgeous, BLUNDERING! It's just an incredible place in general, We really love Sevan and specifically the view of it from Sevanavank. There are very beautiful paintings on the stairs. And the monastery is one of the most authentic!

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Александр Н.

Level 7 Local Expert

Magnificent view from a height of 80 meters above the surface of the lake. A little further, you can follow the path 30 meters higher.

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Андрей Лобанов

Level 5 Local Expert

It's a very picturesque place, of course it's difficult to climb, narrow stairs, but it's worth it.

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Deff

Level 17 Local Expert

Place of power) Previously, the monastery was on the island, now that the level in Sevan has become lower, it is already a peninsula. There are steps leading to the monastery. There are a lot of them and that's the beauty of it too. There are rest areas during the ascent. The monastery itself has survived its former glory and greatness, now there are only a couple of churches and the foundations of buildings, which now only remind of themselves with these foundations. But the view around is simply amazing. The color of the lake is azure, around the mountains, clouds and some kind of endless expanse. It's very cool.

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Иван Свиридов

Level 22 Local Expert

The most beautiful views! A holy place! But do not buy a moonstone near the monastery, either by itself or products made from it - a fake at an inflated price.

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Иван

Level 12 Local Expert

Beautiful views and no more advantages. Climbing the mountain implies a "fun" adventure along a narrow and crooked staircase. And instead of expanding it somehow, the Armenians preferred to set up a bunch of stalls along the way, where they would persistently sell you cheap souvenirs and pomegranate juice. On the mountain itself sits a funny guy named Hamlet, who breeds a pigeon of desires for a service (like, he launched the bird and everything will come true). At the very peak, there is some kind of unfinished building with protruding fittings, or some kind of ruins. And as always, there's trash everywhere and not a single trash can. I asked a local where I could throw a plastic cup, so he says that it can be directly on the ground..

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Соня

Level 7 Local Expert

a beautiful place, beautiful views, be sure to come here if you are in Sevan)) we've been here twice, got caught in the rain, but even he couldn't make the mood worse)

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Винсент Пармезанов

Level 30 Local Expert

The first monks in this monastery appeared on the island at the end of the 8th century (yes, until 1940 this place was an island), they built cells and a chapel. In 874, the monastery was founded by Princess Mariam, the daughter of Ashot I Bagratuni and the wife of Prince Gegharkunik Vasak Gabur. The tsar of Armenia, Ashot II the Iron, lived in the monastery for some time. Near the walls of the monastery, he gave battle to the Arab soldiers who approached the shore of Sevan. The monks of Sevanavank also participated in the Battle of Sevan, who declared it the will of Providence on the occasion of the victory. In the XVI–XVII centuries, the monastery walls were destroyed, and in 1930 the last monk left the island. In the mid-1950s, the monastery buildings were reconstructed: historically valuable elements went to museums, and copies took their place. In 1990, the Vazgen I Theological Seminary was opened here, one of the two operating in Armenia (the other in Etchmiadzin). Sevanavank is included in the UNESCO list of Cultural heritage sites. I really liked the lake itself and the ancient monastery. There was a strong energy, and the views were simply fabulous!

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nezlobushka

Level 7 Local Expert

A place of power. To say that it is beautiful is not enough to convey even 1% of what you have seen. It's worth climbing this ladder 💙

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Вадим

Level 30 Local Expert

Before the lake was crushed, the peninsula was an island, it was separated from the mainland by a 3-kilometer strait, so fishermen and fugitive criminals mainly settled on it. At the time when the monks chose the island, a stone wall was built encircling it with a watchtower and a small gate. Inside the wall there were four churches, cells for monks and numerous outbuildings.

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Дмитрий Пискулов

Level 23 Local Expert

This is an iconic place, which is depicted on millions of postcards and paintings, an ancient church and a view of Lake Baikal.Sevan is a must-visit for everyone who comes to Armenia. To take a photo on her background. It takes about an hour to drive from Yerevan. It should be added that Sevan is located at an altitude of 1 km from sea level, and it is always much colder and warmer in Sevanavank than in the capital of Armenia, especially in winter.

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Дмитрий Шакарян

Level 12 Local Expert

An incredibly atmospheric and expensive place, there is a complete sense of immersion in the days when this complex was built, the incredible views of the mountains take away all the imagination, I want to come back here again and again

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Рубен В

Level 29 Local Expert

Another interesting church that towers over the north. Very old. You need to be ready to walk high up the stairs. And, be sure to keep in mind the presence of strong winds. If it is strong, then the higher it is, the stronger and colder it blows.

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Шорников Юрий

Level 25 Local Expert

The monastery is located on the shore, surrounded by the expanses of the lake, which, by the way, is very large. In April, it is still cool and there is practically no greenery. The architecture, as in the whole country, is strict and at the same time monolithic and unshakable, it will stand for the same amount of time. It is better to choose the time for swimming closer to August. Purely for the sake of Sevanak, I do not recommend going, but I recommend the intermediate stage to Dilijan :)

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Елена Мороз

Level 13 Local Expert

I love this place! Talking, powerful, wise! The energy system at the cape is very similar to that of some lakes in Lesser Tibet.

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Артем Агафонов

Level 5 Local Expert

At some point, some people in some temples in the city decided that you can't go inside in shorts. . Not only have they decided this, but they are also rude and insulting from the entrance... and these are not just people, but "watching" women behind the temple. It's a disgrace! We visited 6 churches in Armenia, but there were similar problems here... They also sell candles downstairs (supposedly they won't be allowed into the temple without them)

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Татьяна

Level 9 Local Expert

It's beautiful, you have to put candles in the church!!, there weren't many people, it seems you could sit there forever and enjoy the views)

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Ераз Степанян

Level 6 Local Expert

This temple is evidence of the ancient Armenians. Very important evidence has been preserved about how the Armenians created and lived. Thank you for giving us the opportunity to learn and get acquainted with the life and activities of Armenians. I recommend

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наталья гордеева

Level 10 Local Expert

A must-visit. It's an incredible view, but it's not complicated.

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Наталия Краснова

Level 10 Local Expert

The cape itself is amazing, the view of the lake is 360 degrees, there is a place to meditate. The temple itself is modest, austere, and dark. The climb is not the most convenient, if you get into the season at all, probably do not disperse on the narrow steps.

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Александр С.

Level 7 Local Expert

Gorgeous views, beautiful monastery, especially inside

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Студия Beauty Mary

Level 18 Local Expert

I managed to visit a wonderful place in the summer , bought a souvenir , I will definitely come again , I told the story it was very interesting

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Джон

Level 28 Local Expert

It's very beautiful, just a divine place. The spirit of faith is felt. Thank God that these temples have been preserved. A salted place

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Сергей Жинко

Level 14 Local Expert

A classic of Armenian tourism, a monastery and the largest lake in the Caucasus, 2 by 1 m. Beautiful view, well-preserved architecture of the 11th-12th centuries

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Надежда Калинина

Level 21 Local Expert

It's a very beautiful place. The temple is located on an elevated mountain, the views are stunning. The temple is functioning. They sell a lot of souvenirs nearby, there are cafes and restaurants where you can have a delicious meal.

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Лара

Level 9 Local Expert

I really really liked it!!! I wanted to see Sevan, it's a great view from here. The interest was not in the temple, but in the lake.

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Надежда Рычкова

Level 19 Local Expert

It's a very beautiful place. The views are gorgeous. it is better to visit in a dress or skirt, cover your head with a kerchief.

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Станислав

Level 10 Local Expert

Amazing! A must-visit!

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Артём

Level 10 Local Expert

A beautiful place with a history, it's better to come early in the morning, as there are always a lot of tourists.

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Алексей Мерзляков

Level 17 Local Expert

It's a cool place. Great views! Be sure to bring warm clothes with you. In Yerevan it can be plus 20-25, at an altitude of 2,000 m it can easily be plus five cold wind and fog.

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Антон

Level 12 Local Expert

The views are very beautiful, especially in sunny weather. It is not necessary to go with an excursion, you can see everything yourself. The main thing is not to be fooled into buying candles, they let you in without them)

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Александр

Level 30 Local Expert

A gorgeous place on the shore of Sevan! Very atmospheric and beautiful views. It's really a bit of a walk uphill, but it's really worth it.

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Владислав М.

Level 10 Local Expert

Very atmospheric

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Ганченкова Ирина

Level 12 Local Expert

It's beautiful, but of course there are a lot of people. Especially on the stairs, when going up and down

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Антонина

Level 11 Local Expert

A very ancient church, I recommend visiting. From the top there is a wonderful view of the lake, the photos turned out wonderful.

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Davit

Level 12 Local Expert

There is no way to describe this place with candles. It is a holy place, and the beauty and landscape cannot be described in words. I promise a burst of energy. A beautiful church. Visit this holy place by faith and pray from the bottom of your heart.

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Настя Н.

Level 10 Local Expert

A beautiful place, a steep climb up the stairs. It's always windy up there.

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Сергей Прокофьев

Level 14 Local Expert

It's a good place. It's worth a visit.

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Алексей Кученков

Level 22 Local Expert

This is, as they say, a "must see" If you come to Armenia, you can get there in an hour by car. Lots of souvenirs. Lots of tourists. But you will always find beautiful views to photograph temples and lakes. Good luck!

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Дмитрий Дзигуа

Level 20 Local Expert

The most beautiful place. When we got there, even the beauty of the scenery took my breath away. Of course, it is impossible to bypass the ancient chapel that stands here.

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