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monasteryAreni, Vayots Dzor
Noravank
cultural heritage monument in ArmeniaBuilt 1250
TypemonasteryArmenian
Built1250by Momik
Best monthsApr · Sep–Octweather in Areni
39.68° N, 45.23° EUTC+4 · Armenia Standard Time
Standing for776 years
built 1250today 2026
When to goAreni · weather score
Best timeApr · Sep–Oct
October: high / low21° / 10°
iAbout
Noravank in brief
Noravank is a monastery in Areni, Vayots Dzor, Armenia. Monastery.
It holds the designation cultural heritage monument in Armenia.
The monastery dates from 1250, was designed by Momik and is built in the Armenian style.
For a visit, the weather in Areni is best in April, September and October; in October afternoons average 21°.
Facts
- Type
- monastery
- Designation
- cultural heritage monument in Armenia
- Built
- 1250
- Architect
- Momik
- Style
- Armenian
- Nearest town
- Areni
- Region
- Vayots Dzor
- Coordinates
- 39.68486, 45.23287
iiLocation
Where to find it
iiiWhen to visit
Climate guideWeather in Areni
Month score for sightseeing
Best Apr · Sep–Oct48
Jan
47
Feb
43
Mar
77
Apr
67
May
63
Jun
44
Jul
54
Aug
72
Sep
81
Oct
58
Nov
46
Dec
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