Khor Virap Monastery

Khor Viran Monastery is one of the most visited places in Armenia. It offers the most beautiful view of Mount Ararat, which is the symbol of the country. The monastery was founded in the 7th century AD on the site of the dungeon where King Trdat III imprisoned Gregory the Illuminator at the end of the 3rd century AD. And for several centuries, from the 3rd century BC, the city of Artashat, the ancient capital of Armenia, was located on this place.