Севанаванк

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Emma Spragg

Level 9 Local Expert

The view is spectacular from here. It was unfortunate that photography was not allowed inside, but I do understand why. It's a walk to get here, but not difficult and completely worth it.

Majeedul

Level 9 Local Expert

Beautiful Place with many Tourists and few Restaurants around . Very Beautiful Place in a sunny day. One of many Beautiful sites in Armenia.

Vartan M.

Level 12 Local Expert

island which became peninsula fascinating view

Grisha Ava

Level 6 Local Expert

One of the best spot in Armenia! Highly recommended for visit!

Gleb G.

Level 10 Local Expert

Must see

Mkrtich Tonoyan

Level 4 Local Expert

Veri Beautiful

Armen Ghukasyan

Level 5 Local Expert

One of the wander of Dilijan. Must see.

Дмитрий Дымов

Level 26 Local Expert

A small but very spiritual Sevanavak temple, it is the soul of Lake Sevan. Very authentic, unusual, ascetic, but very interesting. The mirror of all the temples of Armenia. Great view of Lake Sevan. It is better to visit before 11 o'clock. there are almost no tourists. You can walk alone.

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Lenusek

Level 12 Local Expert

A very beautiful place on the lake.Sevan. A temple complex consisting of two temples from the 13th century on the top of the peninsula (there was an island in Sevan before the water level dropped). You have to climb a fairly steep staircase to the temples, along which there are a couple of small viewing platforms with souvenir shops. You can take a deep breath and admire the views. The temples are in good condition and operational. The small chapel adjacent to the main temple is open even in the late evening, when the temple is closed, candles can be lit. From the top there are stunning views of Sevan and the surrounding mountains.

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Виолетта Полянская

Level 24 Local Expert

A must-visit, very beautiful view of the mountains and the river from a height. A beautiful historical temple. There are a lot of tourists, it is advisable to come out of season.

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Анна B.

Level 14 Local Expert

It's a beautiful place! Very beautiful and picturesque views all over Armenia! We were absolutely delighted to ride all over the country and its endless streamers . In general , this is love ! We got closer to sunset and the warm sun rays made the colors of the stone play really great and it became even more comfortable to walk in this place.

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Сергей

Level 14 Local Expert

The ancient Sevanavank Monastery is located on the shore of Lake Sevan. Sevan is simply magnificent, it's just some kind of sea. Swimming in September was no longer very commendable, and in fact, in the middle of summer, as they say, the temperature of the water does not warm up very high. According to legend, V. was baptized in this monastery.Vysotsky (I'm not sure if this is true, because Armenia is a country of beautiful, but often legends). I strongly recommend you to visit!

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Дезенфекционная служба "Анти Таракан"

Level 10 Local Expert

Great place! It is definitely worth visiting the one that is not far from Yerevan. We got by minibus in an hour and twenty minutes to the city of Sevan from there by taxi in 15 minutes. The view is amazing!

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Елена Кузнецова

Level 22 Local Expert

An ancient church. Interesting architecture. Beautiful view of Lake Sevan.

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Павел Корн

Level 18 Local Expert

It's a great place, with a breathtaking view of Lake Sevan at the top. Next to the temple stands a funny friend with a horse and a flag, sings songs standing on one leg on the saddle and offers to do the same to everyone (the cost of pleasure is at your discretion). There is an observation deck further away, but they are not allowed on it, the police are standing and turning everyone around.

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Козаченко Сергей

Level 21 Local Expert

Sevanavank is a wonderful place, and it's really great that we stopped by 🙂 A walk along the slope overlooking the lake is a pleasure: fresh wind and space They also tasted fish straight from Sevan — it's the tastiest and freshest there is . The sunset here is simply magical — the sky seems to light up from the inside 🌅 And the full notes are in the tg channel. t.me/VokrugSvetaZaUikend

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Elena Saakova

Level 10 Local Expert

The ancient monastery on the shore of Sevan is known to everyone. Here you have to admire the views, buy souvenirs made of natural stones, take a boat ride and wander along the shore. You can have lunch, but I recommend the Yasaman restaurant, which is five minutes away by car. Try whitefish here! The best restaurant on the coast

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Лана Ф

Level 21 Local Expert

Sevanavank, which translates quite simply as "Monastery on Sevan", has been destroyed more than once and rebuilt more than once throughout its centuries–old history. In the mid-1950s, the monastery buildings of Sevanavank were completely reconstructed, valuable elements from a historical point of view went to museums, and copies took their place. It is crowded here, so it is advisable to choose the morning hours for visiting, when sightseeing buses have not yet started arriving at the monastery.

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Марина Васильева

Level 17 Local Expert

The monastery has a very interesting history and beautiful views. We weren't very lucky with the weather, it was raining and very cold, but it didn't spoil our impressions. It even added significance to this holy place. I recommend it!

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Евгения Патрикеева

Level 6 Local Expert

We were in September, and we were very lucky with the weather. There was an amazing view of Sevan, in which we even swam. 😁

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aleksandr Pudakov

Level 22 Local Expert

It's a stunningly beautiful place and the building of the monastery itself. If you arrive in the morning, you can get to the matins prayer service with beautiful singing and service. Climb high, but it's worth it, I recommend it.

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Евгений Гузов

Level 19 Local Expert

During the visit to Armenia, we visited many excursions in order to get a better look at the historical sites and the beauty of the region. One of them was to Lake Sevan and Sevanavank Monastery. It is impossible to write about each object separately, they are inextricably linked with each other. The monastery is located on the Sevan Peninsula and today serves as an active church with a theological seminary. There are ancient khachkars around the monastery, and the viewing platforms offer breathtaking views of the mountains and the water surface, merging with the sky. The lake attracts tourists with its unique beauty and picturesque landscapes. This is a great place to admire the scenery. One has only to climb to the observation point, as an unforgettable landscape of mountain ranges opens up in combination with the blue wave surface of the lake. In places, the lake is endless and stretches into the distance without glimpses of land. In such places, the water surface seems to touch the sky. For more information, see the article on my Zen channel.

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arierro

Level 21 Local Expert

Sevanavank is a place of power where history meets incredible nature. Climbing to the top of the cliff is fully justified: you can enjoy a panorama of turquoise Lake Sevan and the surrounding mountains. The ancient churches, built of black tuff, breathe history and tranquility. The sensations are indescribable: you feel both peace and delight. One of the most powerful and beautiful places I've ever been. The trip here will be remembered forever!

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Роман Сергеевич

Level 16 Local Expert

It's an amazing place. Magnificent views of the lake and nature. Very beautiful. Old churches add to their mystique and mystery. I definitely recommend you to visit!!

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Карина

Level 15 Local Expert

It's a beautiful place. It's probably not pretty. The views are crazy. The church itself is also very beautiful. I was there that year and decided to return there. A must-visit.

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Максим Носов

Level 26 Local Expert

Beautiful place, beautiful view of Lake Sevan. The place breathes antiquity.

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Marta

Level 5 Local Expert

A very beautiful place! Magical pleasure boats on the background of mountains. For fans of haikink, you can climb the steps to the temple. There are shops and restaurants.

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Игорь Меркулов

Level 30 Local Expert

It's a cool view.

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Татьяна Глушкова

Level 14 Local Expert

A very good place, an 800-year-old temple, a mountain lake. And of course, the air is mountainous, and it is much cooler than in Yerevan. You can swim in the lake. There are restaurants and cafes.

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Инкогнито 1043

Level 18 Local Expert

Sevanavank Monastery and Lake Sevan. A harsh, cold place. Even in summer it's cool here, and the water temperature is +17 degrees. The place is purely touristic. If you want spiritual silence, it is better to drive on for 30 km and get to the Hayravank monastery.

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Елизавета Надуткина

Level 12 Local Expert

The monastery is part of the UNESCO heritage, so there are a lot of tourists from all over the world. It takes only an hour to get from Yerevan to Sevanavank. We were in the evening, at this time it is very quiet and cozy here, you can enjoy the beautiful views of Lake Sevan, take pictures quietly, without crowds. To climb to the monastery, you need to overcome a steep stone staircase of 230 steps. It is rumored that if a pilgrim ascends it three times, it is equated to a visit to Mecca. A place of peace, prayed for centuries!

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Михаил Хомяков

Level 26 Local Expert

You can get to the monastery by minibus from the southern bus station for 1,500 AMD and walk a little way from the highway. The place is beautiful, but there are too many tourists. The buses arrive one by one. They are allowed into one church, the second is closed, the third is destroyed. But with such a stream of people, you can't pray. Everyone is trying to sell you something. It's worth going just for the beautiful views of Sevan from the observation decks.

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Karen S.

Level 7 Local Expert

A place of power, a place for reflection, awareness of being, where every minute is like a reminder of history, an event that has happened over the centuries.

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Olga Iatsevich

Level 10 Local Expert

It's a very beautiful place. The views are indescribably beautiful. A functioning church, with friendly staff. Everyone needs to visit this miracle at least once in their life.

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Илья Иванов

Level 12 Local Expert

You need to come here, take photos and leave. Next to the monastery, the most interesting thing is a dog with 10 puppies. The recreation center near the monastery looks abandoned, there are no people, a lot of garbage.

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Татьяна Андреева

Level 28 Local Expert

I love trips to Lake Sevan and walks in this area, fresh air,beautiful view, many cafes nearby, lake, height and beauty, snow-capped mountains in the distance, always in a great mood.

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Татьяна Р.

Level 5 Local Expert

A beautiful temple, a very beautiful place. It is very easy to pray in it. The soul rejoices. Magnificent views in any direction to the horizon. You can walk and enjoy, you can go on a water excursion, beautiful unusual souvenirs.

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Анастасия Андреевна

Level 24 Local Expert

We were taken on an excursion to Lake Sevan and we came to the monastery, words cannot describe the magical beauty that opens onto the lake and the peace next to the shrine, which preserves a thousand-year history. We were at a service on a day off, and we heard a church choir. And they saw the greatness in the temple.

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Sergey Novozhilov

Level 9 Local Expert

A wonderful monastery! You should definitely go to the top of the hill and look in all directions at Lake Sevan and the surrounding mountains. After all, the monks knew how to choose the most wonderful places to build churches and monasteries. The surrounding beauty is simply breathtaking!

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Михаил Павлович Терентьев

Level 24 Local Expert

A beautiful monastery on the cape. It is worth getting up to take in the majestic panoramas of Sevan, with an old and elegant church against their background. The only thing is that sometimes too brisk trade is conducted on the steps, it tires.

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Соня

Level 7 Local Expert

a beautiful place, beautiful views, be sure to come here if you are in Sevan)) we've been here twice, got caught in the rain, but even he couldn't make the mood worse)

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Sargis Grigoryan

Level 7 Local Expert

The temple itself is beautiful, but its location is even more beautiful, being near it you can observe Lake Sevan completely, as much as the eyes see of course. I definitely recommend visiting all visitors.

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Алексей Мерзляков

Level 17 Local Expert

It's a cool place. Great views! Be sure to bring warm clothes with you. In Yerevan it can be plus 20-25, at an altitude of 2,000 m it can easily be plus five cold wind and fog.

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Оля Гаврилова

Level 19 Local Expert

The monastery stands above Sevan as if it guards the lake and time at the same time. There is a sense of spaciousness, wind, stone and some very calm, collected force. The views are incredible — Sevan seems endless from here, and the sky is especially close. Even with a large number of people, the place does not lose its tranquility. If you come here to understand the history, symbols and feel the place more deeply, it is better to do it with an excursion. I conduct meaningful tours of Armenia and Yerevan: without haste, with stories, meanings and attention to detail.

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Роман Виноградов

Level 9 Local Expert

We were with a guide on a Monday in December, there are only a few people besides us. The height is 1900m. I really liked it. The temple of the 9th century. The view of the lake and the mountains is simply amazing, no photos convey what you can see there live. The combination of mountain snow peaks with the coastline around the perimeter of the lake is amazing.

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Eduard Eduard

Level 4 Local Expert

03/18/2025 I went to an excision with Hyur. To Lake Sevan, Dilijan, everything is well organized, excellent driver Spartak and guide Eduard, everything is at the highest level!!!

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Алина Б.

Level 8 Local Expert

A beautiful and peaceful place) there are practically no people in the morning)

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Оксана К.

Level 12 Local Expert

Very beautiful. If you are in Armenia, be sure to visit this place.

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Антон

Level 11 Local Expert

The views are very beautiful, especially in sunny weather. It is not necessary to go with an excursion, you can see everything yourself. The main thing is not to be fooled into buying candles, they let you in without them)

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Иван Свиридов [БАРУС]

Level 21 Local Expert

The most beautiful views! A holy place! But do not buy a moonstone near the monastery, either by itself or products made from it - a fake at an inflated price.

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Севанаванк

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