Khor Virap is one of the most ancient monasteries in Armenia. It was founded in 642 AD. The architectural complex is located at an altitude of 1080m above sea level, includes two churches and a small chapel, as well as two dungeon caves. The ancient buildings are surrounded by fortress walls with defensive towers, which were built from 1666 to 1669 to protect against raids by Ottoman and Persian troops. The monastery is a place of pilgrimage for believers who believe that prayers here have great power. Travelers from many places come here to see the famous postcard view with their own eyes: an ascetic temple made of tufa (volcanic rock) against the background of the biblical Mount Ararat, where Noah's Ark stopped after the Flood. "Through faith, Noah obeyed God... and built an ark to save his family..." (Hebrews 11:6,7). In the modern world, everyone has a Bible at home or on their phone, with which they can learn about God, his intentions and strengthen their faith. Opposite the entrance to the monastery there is a view of Ararat (if you are lucky with the weather), and behind the fortress there is a mountain climb from where you can take photos from a height.

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The best view of Ararat from this place, but also the closest. It is impossible to get any closer, beyond that there is only the border with Turkey across the river. A wonderful educational place. It turns out that there was once a prison here and only then a temple was built. There is a dovecote on the territory, the entrance to the temple is free. There is a toilet outside the gate with a beautiful view of Ararat (for a fee). There is an active cemetery at the entrance to the territory, and vendors of all sorts of small items are located near the parking lot.

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