Foundation: 11 - 13^th century

Location: Tsaghkazdzor, Kotayk Province

Distance from Yerevan:  60 km / 1 hour

Kecharis Monastery used to be an important religious and scientific center of medieval Armenia. It was founded by a Pahlavuni prince in the 11^th century, the construction continued until the 13^th century.

The complex:

• St. Grigor Church is the main church (domed hall type)  and the first structure founded by Grigor Magistros Pahlavuni in 1013;
• Gavit of St. Grigor church was built in the second half of the 12^th century;
• St. Nshan Church (Holy Sign of Cross) is a small domed church with cross-wings, most probably built 11^th century;
• Katoghike Church (13^th century) is situated south of S. Nshan;
• Chapels of Saint Grigor (11^th century);
• Khatchkars or cross-stones dating to the 12th-13th centuries;
• Tombstones;
• St. Harutyun Church (Holy Resurrection) stands away from the main group, was built in 1220.