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Haghartsin (Armenian: Հաղարծին), also Hałarcin Monastery, is a 13th-century monastery located near the town of Dilijan in the Tavush Province of Armenia. It was built between the 10th and 13th centuries (in the 12th under Khachatur of Taron ); much of it under the patronage of the Bagratuni dynasty .
Dec 26, 2020 · According to the legend, this religious complex, located near the town of Dilijan in Tavush province, was built on a spot where an eagle used to soar from day to night, and that is why the complex...
May 14, 2018 · Learn about the history, location and attractions of Haghartsin Monastery, one of Armenia's most visited monasteries. Find out how to get there from Yerevan, when to visit and what to see nearby.
Hagartsin Monastery is a 10th-century Armenian monastery complex with 3 churches, 2 courtyards, refectory, prayer rooms and khachkars. It was a main cultural center and has a famous bronze cauldron.
Haghartsin is yet another iconic and important center, comprising of 3 churches, their gavits, the sepulchre of the Bagratuni Family and an enormous refectory. All structures are grey stone, heavy-set, nearly gothic. There are a few interesting carvings, khachkars and bas-reliefs.
Located 18 kilometers from Dilijan, Haghartsin monastery belongs to those architectural pieces that were built in the 12th-13th centuries. The monastery was built far from the roads and noisy city life, in a safe place enclosed in the remarkable Armenian nature.
Learn about the history and features of Haghartsin Monastery, a 10th- to 13th-century complex with three churches, khachkars and a sundial. Find out how to get there, what to see and do, and nearby attractions in Northern Armenia.
