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Haghpat-Sanahin-Kobayr
The architectural
complexes Haghpat, Sanahin and Kobayr are among the outstanding
works of medieval Armenian architecture. In their artistic merits
they transcend the limits of national culture. The monasteries are
situated in the north of Armenia:
in Lori region, which is the riches region of forests. Standing on a high
plateau, they rise sharply against the background of steep forests-grown
slopes. These ensembles stand out not only for the original architecture
of religious and civil building, but they are also most instructive as
samples of town building art which show high skill of Armenian
architects. They had a tremendous influence on the development of
medieval Armenian architecture. These structures date back to the
10th-13th centuries. In these monasteries, especially in Sanahin
different scientists studied. The main monastery buildings are grounded
around their chief temples, forming integral architectural organisms.
They are asymmetrical relative to their main axes, which lends them
picturesque. Compactness and harmonious balancing of the complexes are
achieved owing to the fact that each subsequent architect proceeded from
the state of ensemble that already existed and coordinated the shape and
layout of each church with it. They have a lot in common. Sanahin bridge
is one of the biggest bridges of Armenia. It is very
interesting due to the fact that its right size is horizontal but left
side terraces down to the bank.
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There isn’t a road to Kobayr monastery, so you
can accompany hiking and admiration of nature at the same time. The nature
and the proud monastery will astonish you. Perched on a shelf of the gorge,
in an ancient and sacred place where springs seep out of the rock, trees
and vines twine among the intricately carved blocks of the monastery. On
the ledge above is the refectory building. From here you will have a closer
view of the large cave.
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the prices please have a look at price-list
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