Khor Virap Monastery

Khor Virap is an Armenian monastery in the Ararat Province, near the village of Lusarat and about 8 km south of Artashat. It is located on the Ararat Plain, on the site of ancient Artashat. The monastery is known as the place of imprisonment of Gregory the Illuminator during the reign of King Tiridates III. The complex is considered one of the most visited pilgrimage sites in Armenia.

near Lusarat village, Ararat Province

Monasteries & Churches