MalenaN Says: The monastery is from the 12th century. According to the legend this is where king Trdates III kept St Gregory the Illuminator imprisoned in a well for 12 years because he was practicing Christianity. Trdates III later released Gregory and Armenia became the first Christian...
Assenczo Says: The Hyur travel agency offers trips to Khor Virap in combo with Noravank Monastery. It is a full day excursion but at least two hours are waited for lunch. It includes also a visit to the home-museum of famous Armenian poet who had the nerve to talk about the genocide of the...
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The monastery is from the 12th century. According to the legend this is where king Trdates III kept St Gregory the Illuminator imprisoned in a well for 12 years...
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Khor Virap is a Must Visit place if someone is Yereavn along with Geghard, Echmiadzin and Hripsime churches. Its location is superb: next to the border with Turkey and very close to so much belowed......
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