Arakelots Monastery

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Arakelots Monastery is a 13th-century monastery about 3 kilometres southwest of the village of Kirants in the Tavush Province of Armenia. The monastic complex sits upon the crest of a hill surrounded by a dense forest on the left bank of the Kunen River. ()

Local name: Առաքելոց վանք Completed: XIII centuryArchitectural style: Armenian architectureCoordinates: 41°2'2"N, 45°3'58"E

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TavushArmenia

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

Nearby attractions include: Makaravank, Kirants Monastery, Samsonavank Monastery.

5.2 miSE
Sacred and religious sites, Monastery
Makaravank, Ijevan
134 min walk • Makaravank is a 10th-13th century church complex near the Achajur village of Tavush Province, Armenia, located on the slope of Paitatap Mountain. Though the monastery is no longer used for services, the complex is well preserved.
4.2 miW
Historical place, Ruins, Monastery
Kirants Monastery, Ijevan
108 min walk • Kirants Monastery is an 8th-century Armenian monastery located about 10 kilometers southwest of Kirants village in the Tavush Province of Armenia. The story behind Kirants is extraordinary. This church, unlike most monasteries built in Armenia, is constructed mostly of brick and mortar.
4.4 miS
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Samsonavank Monastery
112 min walk • Samsonavank Monastery is a 12th-13th century monastery easiest reached via Yenokavan in the Tavush Province of northern Armenia.

Arakelots Monastery

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

Makaravank, Ijevan

Kirants Monastery, Ijevan

Samsonavank Monastery