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Tanahati Monastery

8 Reviews

#1 of 5 things to do in Vernashen

Sights & Landmarks, Churches & Cathedrals, Ancient Ruins

H47, Vernashen, Armenia

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“Hidden gem”

Everyone who goes to Yeghegnadzor invariably goes only to the Noravank Monastery, but the Tanahati... read more

Reviewed 9 July 2018

Vukojebinje

London, United Kingdom

“A Great Hike”

I walked from Yeghegnadzor to this monastery. It’s an easy way, just follow the road up the... read more

Reviewed 31 March 2018

bigshowgeer

Los Angeles, California

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5.0 8 reviews

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9 Jul 2018

“Hidden gem”

31 Mar 2018

“A Great Hike”

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Mike J

Chepstow, United Kingdom

383169

Reviewed 11 November 2018

Monastic Ruins

Another day another ruined Monastery! There are so many old monastic ruins in the Yeghadzor region of Armenia and as usual they are remotely situated but worth visiting if in the area.

Date of experience: October 2018

1 Thank Mike J

Vukojebinje

London, United Kingdom

16274

Reviewed 9 July 2018

Hidden gem

Everyone who goes to Yeghegnadzor invariably goes only to the Noravank Monastery, but the Tanahati Monastery isn't so far away either and it's relatively inexpensive to ask your taxi driver to take you there too. The church itself is certainly impressive - made of black...More

Date of experience: July 2018

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bigshowgeer

Los Angeles, California

8121

Reviewed 31 March 2018 via mobile

A Great Hike

I walked from Yeghegnadzor to this monastery. It’s an easy way, just follow the road up the mountain. Make sure to bring plenty of water. The monastery is isolated and offers great views of the valley below.

Date of experience: May 2017

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JGDynamo

Canada

22182696

Reviewed 20 July 2017

All I ever wanted, All I ever needed, Is here in my arms, Words are very unnecessary They can only do harm

Tanahati Monastery is not far off a main road but you get a real sense of remoteness out here in the middle of Armenia. Beautiful architecture, stunning panoramic vistas, intricate carvings and no noise except the birds, bugs and the wind. Worth the detour even...More

Date of experience: July 2017

3 Thank JGDynamo

Tomi V

Tel Aviv, Israel

234137

Reviewed 23 November 2016

Remote church, beautiful views

Tanahati Vank or Tanadeh monastery was a notable center of the medieval Armenian religious and cultural life. In the historical sources it was referred as far as to the 8th century. The monastery was also called Red as it was built from red stones. The...More