khor virap

Very beautiful place. In good weather a beautiful view of Ararat and Araks River. Worth visiting place of imprisonment of Gregory Lusavorich. He was in prison for 15 years.

Khor Virap is an important place for Armenians as this is where Grigori Lusavorich was imprisoned in a tiny dungeon under ground for 14 years by the king. The place was infested with snakes but he survived and a lady fed him with food through a tiny opening.Finally he was freed and became the kings confidant and mentor. There is a small church,the underground cell, toilets,souvenir shop etc. Its quite a way up the hill if you walk or if the road is closed.But the view is fantastic and on a clear day you can see Mt.Ararat and the Turkey border in the distance over the wide expanse. The adventurous and fit can climb down a very narrow vertical ladder. I am neither but was not getting away from here without seeing the cell so climbed down.And immediately wished I hadnt- it was freezing and extremely difficult -anyway once down without mishap I was amazed at how tiny the cell actually was and how on earth a person could survive that long. I was glad to be back up. There were very few people but I imagine it will be crazy if someone is coming up at the same time you go down as there did not seem to be anyone minding the descent as such.Khor Virap is quite a long distance from Erevan (more than an hour seemed more like two) but dont miss this site as it worth the trip- its quiet and tranquil and surrounded by almost nothing else for a long way off. Depending on the time of your visit and the weather(was brutally cold), the views are fascinating.

It was a very solemn seeing Mt. Ararat it felt serene a must visit...indeed a very moving experience definitely a place where you wanted to come back in a different season where all is in bloom. It took us one hour and 30 mins to reach the place from tzagkadzhor. Once you've reached there you can buy doves and make a wish and it costs 2500AMD.

You cannot imagine the difference between the view of Ararat & the monastery in photos and in real. It's amazing Mount. very huge. I shot many postcards for my friends.If you visit Armenia, and you miss Mt. Ararat with Khor Virap means you missed alot.

The first monastery I visited when I was in Armenia.It would have been better if there's a guide. I travelled with a private taxi who couldn't speak English. One of the staff at the monastery could speak basic simple English. Didn't get to know more about the history and the monastery other than from the guide book.Went down the cell that Saint Gregory the Illuminator was imprisoned for 14 years. That's the only highlight or rather, of interest for me at this place.

We wanted to see Ararat but that day in the morning it was foggy/smokey so Ararat was hardly visible, but newertheless we managed so see it! Just astonishing! The view of Khor Virap with Ararat in the back is indeed the best view in the world!! Getting there we catched a bus at 10am from Sustantsi bus station (next to Susantsi david metro st). Costed 350 dram. It drops u on the turn to the monastery, just 12 min walk.

Our first monastery we visited in Armenia was very impressive. Also because of the location, on top of a hill with a magnificent view of mount Ararat. Very worthwhile to visit.

Khor Virap Monastery in the shadow of Mount Ararat!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Khor Virap Monastery can be considered the site of origin of Christianity as Armenia’s state religion.

This particular place unites two of Armenian characters; adoring Ararat which looks tremendously beautiful from this spot and Christianity which makes Armenians proud for centuries. Armenians are the first state which adopted Christianity in 301 AD thanks to the man who was imprisoned for 12 years in this monastery.

This place is part of Armenian culture as it has hosted one of the great Armenian, Gregory the Illuminator. The cell he was kept in can be visited and even if you're not a religious believer, there is something you can feel when you go down the rungs ladder... On top of that if you are lucky to be on a clear day, mount Ararat is beautiful to look at.

one of my favorite places in Armenia. It attracts number of tourists who want to get to know Armenian history and culture.

You can actually climb down into the dungeon where Grigor the Illuminator was kept. This is the oldest, still intact structure that we saw in Armenia. It is well worth the trip south out of town.

yes, of course, the view to Ararat mountain is fantastic from Khor Virap, especially in a clear weather, and even better after a rain. You may stand there, on the top of the hill for hours and forget about the reality by looking at the great mountain and feeling the unbelievable majesty of Ararat! The church of Khor Virap is a holy site for Armenians as it is actually the starting point of the spread of Christianity in Armenia. It is a pilgrimage site, a must-visit place for all the Armenians. It is a crucial part of the long history of Armenia and Armenians. VisitArm.com arrange good Armenian tour programs that include also a visit to Khor Virap.

I went to Khor Virup in early October 2014, it was close to Yerevan and really worth to visit. First issue is the uniqe perpective and composition of the church on hillside of Ararat Mount.Second, it's historical story and the hole as a prison inside it who made me feel the real atmosphere in the story of jailed preacher.

Nice place to visit with stunning views of the Ararat. Stop before arriving to the monastery to take pictures and once inside descend to the punishment pit now transformed into a chapel (narrow entry)