Khor Virap monastery is located near the town Ararat, cca 50 km from Yerevan. The easiest way to reach it is to negotiate a good price with a taxi driver. The monastery itself is small, and the original cave where Gregory the Illuminator spent 13 years in imprisonment is still there and can be descended into (therefore also the name... More

Khor Virap is a relatively short trip from Yerevan, and there, in addition to the monastery, you'll find, as other reviewers have noted, some spectacular views of Mt. Ararat and the Turkish border. The monastery itself is interesting, though as with most of the (stripped bare) monasteries in Armenia, a bit of imagination helps. The guides are helpful - if... More

the best views of mount ararat in whole armenia. fascinating 10m deep cellar of georg the illuminator

Khor Virap has an interesting history and it is a nice place to to see Ararat. When we visited the place the sky was cristal clear and we had a perfect view.

Wholes are impressive and there is a spectacular view form Arrarat. The history of this site is very interesting

The guide explained about the history of this place. However, did not got a view of mount Ararat..

You have to be there to fully appreciate the view, the atmosphere and the sense of drifting back in time. Do not miss this, it is by far one of the most inspiring places on the planet. There is only one Ararat and it belongs to Armenia. Amazing!!

one of the best places ti visit in Armenia. Almost on the border between Armenia and Turkey, right under Ararat mountain.

incredible history of how Gregory the Illuminator was held captive underground for 13 years and then founded the Armenian Apostolic Church upon his release. Very cool.