Monastery Road (Armenia) Vacation Travel Video Guide
Travel video about destination Monastery Road in Armenia.
Vanadzor is the third largest city in Armenia. It is located in the north of the country and was industrialized in the Soviet era. However, outside the city gates is a world of fairy tales, fables and heroes, all set within a breath-taking landscape. Several monasteries were built along a narrow gorge to the north, which is why this route is known as Monastery Road. The wild Phambak River accompanies the road up to the Georgian border and monasteries, such as that of the Khobajr Monastery, are located on the cliffs above the valley where well-maintained stone buildings are difficult to spot. We arrive on a plateau which provides an impressive insight of the elemental forces of this environment. Odzun, in common with numerous monasteries and churches, was not only a centre of spiritual life and education, but also one of science. In around 717 A.D., Hovhannes resided there as head of the Armenian church. He improved and consolidated the liturgy. On the walls, fragments of stone reliefs are considered to be masterpieces. Built in the tenth century A.D. on the site of earlier buildings that date back to both the Bronze and Iron Ages, the well-preserved Akhtala Monastery was for some time a church of the Armenian-Georgian population, and derived its present-day appearance from that time. The monastery fortress was important for the defence of northeastern Armenia. The Mother Of God Church continues to be the centre of the church fortress, a massive stone construction with many stone reliefs on its external walls. The interior architecture is Armenian, a typical cross-domed church with two free-standing pillars. The luminosity of the colours is impressive with deepest blue, shimmering gold and warm shades of brown. Armenia’s Apostolic Church is the world’s oldest-established Church and marks the end of the Monastery Road.
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Achtala (Armenia) Vacation Travel Video Guide
Travel video about destination Achtala in Armenia.
In the north of Armenia, the Achtala Monastery is located at the end of Monasteries Street. The well-preserved monastery fortress was built in the tenth century A.D. on the site of earlier buildings that dated back to both the Bronze and Iron Ages and was important for the defence of northeastern Armenia. Along the entire northern wall are the remains of a palace that consisted of several far-reaching levels. The Mother of God church continues to be the centre of the church fortress, a massive stone construction with many stone reliefs on its external walls. The interior architecture of the Mother Of God Church, is Armenian, a typical cross-domed church with two free-standing pillars. However, the actual internal decoration is Georgian-Byzantine: the paintings contradict Armenian apostolic tradition. Within the lowest altar area of the rondeau are several saints. The luminosity of the colours is impressive: deepest blue, shimmering gold and warm shades of brown. Large frescoes, with motifs that depict religious history, are visible on each wall. High above the main entrance, Jesus is enthroned, surrounded by saints who worship him. Martyrs are also featured, with the Mother Of God on a throne. Armenia’s Apostolic Church is the world’s oldest-established Church in which three cultures have united as one, Armenian, Georgian and Russian. As well as being a fortress, the Achtala Monastery is a world within a world.
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Armenia, Sanahin Monastery -To the Caspian Sea ep 30-Travel vlog calatorii tourism video
Not far from the city of Alaverdi is located one of largest cities of Lori, the ancient settlement of Sanahin known for its unique landmark – the monastery of the 10-th - 13-th century. Sanahin Monastery rightly included in the list of best landmarks of Lori as a real treasure of ancient Armenian architecture.
This monastery was the educational centre of Armenia. There were academies, libraries, scriptoriums and schools where the books were copied. Sanahin owned vast land resources.
The complex is under protection of the UNESCO
My trip to Bulgaria,Turkey,Georgia,Azerbaijan,Armenia
mail: costiflorea1@yahoo.com
My gear used in this trip:
Video: Panasonic TM 700 with Digital Wide ConverterW/Macro 0.5X
Microphone: Panasonic VW-VMS2E
Second microphone: Zoom H1
Second video camera: GoPro Hero 4 silver
Gimbal: Feiyu Tech FY -G4
Photo: Sony Nex 6
Lenses: Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Sony SEL-35F18 35mm f/1.8 OSS
Sony E mount Samyang 8mm f/2.8 UMC Fisheye II
Hiking in Armenia
20-27 ספטמבר 2018
טרק בארמניה עם קבוצת מטיביי לכת טיולים ואגדות
Autumn of my Homeland - Armenia in 4K
Filmed during the most beautiful time of the year in Armenia. Autumn is probably the best season for visiting. Lakes and forests, mountains and historical monuments, painted with astonishing colors of nature !
Shooting locations include Parz Lake in Dilijan, Lastiver waterfalls and forests of Ijevan, Noravank monastery in Yeghegnadzor, Makaravank church complex in Tavush Region, Akhtala monastery in Lori,
Khor Virap in Ararat Region.
The idea of making a documentary in Armenia was in my mind for several years, but only now I started thinking less and doing more. So I gathered my gear and headed to the North West of Armenia, where I was welcomed with warm sun and colorful forests. Then the weather and nature radically changed in South Eastern part, fog coming down the mountains, some showers. Eventually I gathered enough for the first part of my film, that I have dedicated to my brothers and sisters and all Armenians that live far from their Homeland.
I'm certain this will be continued, as there is still so much to see and share from Armenia.
Filmed using:
DJI Phantom 2 with Zenmuse H3-3D
GoPro 4 Black, with modified 5.4mm lens and ND4 Filter.
Timelapses shot using Nikon D700 and Nikon D5300
Lenses: Nikon 24-70 2.8, Sigma 12-24
Music by: Tigran Hamasyan - Longing (album A Fable)
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How to Travel in Lori Province, Armenia with this Tourist Guide
The Armenian Diaries - 10 Days, 2 Busses & 30 Travellers
Exploring Armenia and Yerevan in two Minibusses
I booked my airplane tickets on short notice a little bit more than one week prior to our departure. We flew from Stuttgart to Vienna, where we spent a day in the city and on the Prater. In the late evening, we boarded our plane to Yerevan, Armenia. After a short fligt, we had arrived in a wordl between Europa, the Middle East and Asia.
And the journey had just begun...
We planned to travel the whole of Armenia in 2 busses during the next 10 days. We did not know the other travellers personally, the schedule was tight and I did not really know, what to expect...
But it turned out to be a great experience after all... So sit back and enjoy the Armenian Diaries 2019...
This video is a part of a short video series about Armenia.
These videos are dedicated to our tour guides Harry and Mariam, my girlfriend Stephanie, our travelling companions and all of our families. They are meant to document our journey and the people we had the pleasure to meet in Armenia. They are my way of saying Thank You to everybody who was a part of this unforgettable experience and all the Armenian friends we made along the way. They are supposed to show people who want to visit Armenia or do not have the opportunity to visit Armenia, what a unique country it actually is.
You can watch the complete vlog The Armenian Diaries as a playlist at
Please like, comment & stay tuned,
Hannes Krauss
Khor Virap Monastery, Lusarat, Ararat Province, Armenia, Eurasia
The Khor Virap is an Armenian Apostolic Church monastery located in the Ararat plain in Armenia, near the border with Turkey, about 8 kilometres (5.0 mi) south of Artashat, Ararat Province. The monastery was host to a theological seminary and was the residence of Armenian Catholicos. Khor Virap's notability as a monastery and pilgrimage site is attributed to the fact that Grigor Lusavorich, who later became Saint Gregory the Illuminator, was initially imprisoned here for 13 years by King Tiridates III of Armenia. Saint Gregory subsequently became the king's religious mentor, and they led the proselytizing activity in the country. In the year 301, Armenia was the first country in the world to be declared a Christian nation. A chapel was initially built in 642 AD at the site of Kirat Virap by Nerses III the Builder as a mark of veneration to Saint Gregory. Over the centuries, it was repeatedly rebuilt. In 1662, the larger chapel known as the St. Astvatsatsin (Holy Mother of God) was built around the ruins of the old chapel, the monastery, the refectory and the cells of the monks. Now, regular Church services are held in this church. It is probably the most visited pilgrimage site in Armenia. The place of imprisonment virap nerk'in came to be known as the Virap or khor (deep), 'virap' meaning the Bottom most pit. Khor Virap is located on a hillock in Pokr Vedi; the village is 4 kilometres (2.5 mi) from the main highway. Yerevan, the capital and largest city of Armenia, is 30 kilometres (19 mi) to the north. It is situated about 100 metres (330 ft) away from the Turkish-Armenian border (sealed by barbed wire fencing) and defended by military establishments that guard the troubled border zone. The monastery is surrounded by green pasture lands and vineyards within the Ararat plain and is in view of Mount Ararat. The Arax (or Arakas) River flows close-by and the monastery is opposite of Aralykh. King Artashes I, founder of the Artashesid dynasty, established his Armenian capital at Artashat (also known as Artaxtisata) around 180 BC. It is believed that Hannibal, the Carthaginian General who was persecuted by Rome, was also instrumental in establishing Artashat. Artashat remained the capital of the dynasty till the reign of King Khosrov III (330--339) when it was moved to Dvin. Subsequently, Artashat was destroyed by the Persian King Shapur II. Artashat is close to the hillock of Khor Virap. Until its chapel was built, Khor Virap was used as royal prison. The Nerses chapel, built in the 5th century around the famous pit, was of white limestone. Though plain in appearance, a monastery was built around a large enclosure that surrounds the ruins of the old chapel. This church has a twelve sided tholobate and dome and is dedicated to S. Astvatsatsin. The altar pulpit is well decorated. Though most Armenian churches have an east-west orientation, placing the altar at the east end, St. Gevorg Chapel is oriented northwest-southeast. The pit where Gregory was imprisoned is southwest of the main church, underneath St. Gevorg Chapel which is a small basilica replete with a semicircular apse. Of the two pits inside the chapel, Grigor's is the farther one, 6 metres (20 ft) deep and 4.4 metres (14 ft) wide. The pit is approached through two unmarked holes. A small chamber, winding stairway, and a ladder lead to a small enclosure in the pit. To the right of the altar in the dungeon is the main room. A long ladder from here descends to a large cell of fairly good size, which was Grigor Lusavorich's prison cell. The climb down the well is to a depth of 60 metres (200 ft). The pit is well lit but the climb down the metal ladder requires sturdy shoes. It is also extremely humid down the pit in the summer months so be cautious and don't bring candles down as this adds to the heat. The 17th century church built around the pit is a simple structure surrounding a large courtyard which looks like a fort complex. Archaeological sites were excavated starting in 1970 in the thirteen hills (maximum height 70 metres (230 ft)) around Khor Virap and up to the valley of the river. Excavations in the hills 1 and 4, and sections of hills 5, 7 and 8 and of the neck of the land between Hills 1 and 2 are in progress. Some archaeological excavations have also been carried out outside the walls of the church at the site of Artashat, the capital of the Tiridat dynasty. In addition to ancient coins and potsherds, excavations have unearthed well preserved mud-brick fortifications on the north slope of the third hill from the northeast. The anniversary of the deliverance of Gregory is also celebrated in the Illuminator's cathedral built in Erivan.
ARMENIA Monastero di Haghpat Հաղպատի վանք 4k
Haghpat è un villaggio della provincia di Lori dell’Armenia settentrionale, su un altopiano dissestato disseminato da profonde crepe formatosi da fiumi. Il monastero, incluso nella lista dei Patrimoni dell’Umanità dell’ UNESCO, fu fondato nel 976 per volere della regina Khosrovanush e la sua costruzione terminò nel 991 i lavori furono supervisionati dall’architetto armeno Trdat. Il complesso rappresenta uno straordinario e magnifico esempio di architettura armena medioevale, appartiene alla Chiesa apostolica armena. Nel sito vi sono numerosi Khachkar con elaborate incisioni una croce in particolare e tombe di sepolture di vescovi.
Sulla facciata posteriore della Santa Croce due personaggi, uno con l’elmo l’altro con il turbante, reggono un modellino della chiesa. Parte dell’iscrizione sul gavit di Santa Croce recita: “Voi che entrate attraverso questa porta e vi prostrate davanti alla Croce, ricordate nelle vostre preghiere noi e i nostri regali progenitori, che riposiamo alle porte della santa cattedrale, nel nome di Gesù Cristo”.L’interno è preceduto dal gavit ed è dominato dalla cupola. La sacra acqua riempe la vasca della chiesa. I credenti dicevano che quest’acqua aveva qualità curative per le persone cagionevoli di salute.
French President Nicolas Sarkozy visit Armenia.
French President Nicolas Sarkozy visit Armenia.