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monasteryShikhlar, Ararat
Khor Virap
cultural heritage monument in ArmeniaBuilt 601
TypemonasteryArmenian
Built601by Nerses III the Builder
Best monthsApr · Sep–Octweather in Shikhlar
39.88° N, 44.58° EUTC+4 · Armenia Standard Time
Standing for1,425 years
built 601today 2026
When to goShikhlar · weather score
Best timeApr · Sep–Oct
October: high / low23° / 11°
iAbout
Khor Virap in brief
Khor Virap is a monastery in Shikhlar, Ararat, Armenia.
It holds the designation cultural heritage monument in Armenia.
The monastery dates from 601, was designed by Nerses III the Builder and is built in the Armenian style.
For a visit, the weather in Shikhlar is best in April, September and October; in October afternoons average 23°.
iiLocation
Where to find it
iiiWhen to visit
Climate guideWeather in Shikhlar
Month score for sightseeing
Best Apr · Sep–Oct46
Jan
46
Feb
62
Mar
71
Apr
64
May
51
Jun
43
Jul
49
Aug
67
Sep
81
Oct
67
Nov
46
Dec
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Nature
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Metsamor
River
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River · 1,051 m
Mountains
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Greater Ararat
5,165 m · Armenian Highlands
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Great Ararat
5,069 m
Heritage
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Dvin
Tentative World Heritage Site · 335
Museums
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