Gandzasar monastery

Martakert Province, Azerbaijan

Open to visitors

The interior is normally open, possibly ticketed.

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Gandzasar is a 13th-century Armenian Apostolic cathedral in Martakert Province, Azerbaijan, near the village of Vank in the Nagorno-Karabakh region. Founded in 1201, it stands as one of the finest examples of Armenian architecture from the mid-1200s and has served as the most historically significant church of Artsakh since its establishment. The structure is particularly renowned among scholars for its richly decorated dome, a hallmark of its architectural distinction. The monastery remains designated as a cultural heritage monument in Azerbaijan.