Horomos

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Horomos, also known as Horomosivank or Ghoshavank, is an abandoned and ruined medieval Armenian monastic complex about 15 kilometers northeast of the ruins of Ani in present-day eastern Turkey. With its collection of churches, chapels and tombs, Horomos has been described as one of the most significant spiritual and cultural religious centers in medieval Armenia and one of the largest in all the Christian East. ()

Local name: Horomos Manastırı Completed: XIII centuryArchitectural style: Armenian architectureCoordinates: 40°31'12"N, 43°37'45"E

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Horomos – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Cathedral of Ani, Menüçehr Mosque, Akhurian Reservoir.

3.1 miW
Church, Sacred and religious sites
Cathedral of Ani, Ani
79 min walk • The Cathedral of Ani, nestled within the ruins of the city of Ani in Turkey, is a monumental testament to the architectural prowess of medieval Armenia. This cathedral, located in the now-secluded village of Ocaklı, stands as a silent witness to the glory of a city...
3.3 miW
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Menüçehr Mosque, Ani
84 min walk • Menucihr Mosque is a mosque in the Ani ancient city in Arpaçay of Kars Province, Turkey. It was built between 1072 and 1086 by Ebu’l Manuçehr Bey of the Kurdish Shaddadid dynasty. Restoration of the mosque started in june 2020.
3.3 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Akhurian Reservoir
84 min walk • Akhurian Reservoir is a reservoir on the Akhurian River between Armenia and Turkey. The reservoir has a surface area of 54 km² and a volume of 525 million cubic meters.

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Horomos – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Cathedral of Ani, Ani

Menüçehr Mosque, Ani

Akhurian Reservoir