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Sanahin Monastery in spring
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Lori · History & faith

Sanahin Monastery

About this place

A medieval monastery complex in the Debed canyon near Alaverdi. Together with Haghpat it is a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Getting there

Partially verified
  • ≈ 167 km from Yerevan
  • ≈ 3 h by car

Approximate road distance and driving time from Republic Square, Yerevan, without traffic. Actual times on mountain roads are usually longer.

Source: OpenStreetMap / OSRM · checked on 9 November 2026

Location

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Source: en.wikipedia.org · checked on 9 November 2026

Entrance fees

Not verified

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Entrance fees are paid at the site and are not part of the tour price.