Foundation: 13th century
Location: Dilijan, Tavush Province
Distance from Yerevan: 100km / 1 hour 40 minutes
Matosavank is situated in Dilijan National Park, 3 km north-west of Dilijan. Matosavank was built by Avag Zakarian of the Orbelian Dynasty. The Monastery is constructed from roughly hewn stones and currently only the ruins remain. The Monastery is decorated with skillfully carved lacework khachkars.
You will be hiking for about 3 kilometers in the National Park up to the Monastery.
The complex:
- Gavit or narthex
- The church of St. Astvatsatsin of Pghndzahank which consists two adjoining churches (1247)
- Book depository
