[Armenia] Medieval Armenian church architecture! World Heritage Site "Sanain Monastery"

#TravelTips Near the border with Georgia, Sanahin Monastery is registered as a World Heritage Site, along with Haghpat Monastery in northern Armenia. Haghpat Monastery and Saynan Monastery are about 15km apart. Sanahin Monastery is located much further back in a residential area. This medieval Armenian church, built after the 10th century, retains a strong resemblance to its original architecture. This monastery is also beautiful and spectacular, with holy crosses carved into the walls, numerous tombstones at its base, and the altar dome and colonnade remaining. Admission is also free here. There are few tourists, with only a few souvenir stalls in front of the entrance. The parking lot is large enough to accommodate tour buses. Devout Christians apparently buy candles at the office-like area at the entrance. 📍Location: Sanahin, Lori Province, Armenia 💰Free admission 🕒Opening hours: Unknown (likely 24 hours, but there are no lights inside, so be careful at night) 🚗Access: Approximately 25 minutes by car from Haghpat Monastery. Day trips are also possible with local tours from Tbilisi, Georgia. #Armenia #WorldHeritage #Church #Monastery #StunningView