The monastery of Noravank and the upper Amaghou Valley
The monastery of Noravank and the upper Amaghou Valley is part of the Tentative list of Armenia in order to qualify for inclusion in the World Heritage List.
Click here for a short description of the site, as delivered by the state party.
Map
Legend
- ●● Tentative
The coordinates shown for all tentative sites were produced as a community effort. They are not official and may change on inscription.
Community Reviews
Jarek Pokrzywnicki Poland 31-Jul-14
Just visited (July 2014). Easy to see if you are in southern Armenia - the best place to start journey seems to be Yeghegnadzor - it is possible to hire a taxi there (the most convenient way, average cost of taxi in Armenia is around 100 AMD per one km). It is also possible to go by marszrutka (local bus) to Areni, before that town there will be a side road to Noravank (8 km walk).
The whole monastery is beautifully situated in high mountains, landscapes are amazing. In the monastery don't forget to see the upper church of Surb Astvatsatsin (Holy Mother of God) - the steps are outside. As in whole Armenia fresh water is availabe from the source within monastery premises.
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Site Info
Site History
- 2005 - Rejected As Gnishikadzor Area Cultural Landscape
- 2005 - Revision Nomination under the name of Gnishikadzor Area Cultural Landscape
- 1996 - Submitted
Site Links
- Unesco Website: The monastery of Noravank and the upper Amaghou Valley
In the News
- Gnishikadzor Valley nominated again: maybe we will be lucky this time (01.02.09)
- Gnishikadzor Valley to be nominated for submission in UNESCO World Heritage List (01.02.09)