Tatev Monastery, Tatev

Name: Tatev Monastery
Address: Tatev, Armenia
Telephone: +374 99 480078

#1 among attractions in Tatev

Top attraction, Sacred and religious sites, Monastery, Church

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The Tatev Monastery is a 9th-century Armenian Apostolic monastery located on a large basalt plateau near the village of Tatev in the Syunik Province in southeastern Armenia. The term "Tatev" usually refers to the monastery. The monastic ensemble stands on the edge of a deep gorge of the Vorotan River. Tatev is known as the bishopric seat of Syunik and played a significant role in the history of the region as a center of economic, political, spiritual and cultural activity. ()

Local name: Տաթևի վանք Architectural style: Armenian architectureCoordinates: 39°22'46"N, 46°15'1"E

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Tatev Armenia

Contact

+374 99 480078

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Day trips

Tatev Monastery – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Tatevi Anapat, Matenadaran, Satan's Bridge, Viewpoint.

0.8 miNE
Monastery
Tatevi Anapat
21 min walk • Great Hermitage of Tatev or Tatevi Mets Anapat is a 17th-century Armenian monastery located in the Vorotan River valley in the Syunik Province of Armenia.
~160 ftSW
39°22'45"N • 46°14'59"E
Matenadaran, Tatev
1 min walk • Museum
1.2 miN
39°23'45"N • 46°15'27"E
Satan's Bridge, Tatev
31 min walk • Geologic formation, Park
~840 ftS
39°22'38"N • 46°15'1"E
Viewpoint, Tatev
5 min walk • View point