One-Day Trip to Sanahin-Haghpat-Odzun

First of all, take your destination to Sanahin Monastery built in 966 by queen Khosrovanush. Reveal the secrets of the scientific potential of Armenia in the 10-13 centuries, find yourself standing next to the gravesites of the most powerful kings in the Armenian history, indulge into the unimaginable beauty of the surrounding mountains and the Canyon of Debed River. And this is not the end at all!

Then, proceed to Haghpat Monastery – a real architectural marvel of the 10th century. Admire the deepness of the murals displaying scenes from the Bible. If Armenia is an open-air museum, then Lori province is one of the most luxurious halls of this museum. Travel to Haghpat gives you a chance to taste one of the most precious parts of this wonderful corner of Armenia with your own eyes. Feel the spirit of the heroic past, admire the talent of the architects who inherited these wonders to all the later generations. 

Finalize your emotions in Odzun village. Visit the 5-7th century Odzun Church, which is one of the finest Armenian basilicas with a cupola, overlooking the gorge. The name Odzun comes from the Armenian word “otzel”, which means to ordain and in medieval manuscripts is mentioned as Otzun.