Lmbatavank

Типичная для 7-го века архитектура

Очень красивое место

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The door is locked....and I cannot see the frescoes inside. Its outward appearance is so so

St. Stepanos Church of Lmbatavank is located on a hillside southwest of the town of Artik. The church has a small cruciform central plan with a single octagonal drum and dome above. In the interior of the church are important frescoes that date back to the 7th century. A tale says that Turkish invading forces tried to fire cannons at the church. After firing twice and missing, they tried once again and hit cannon in their own vicinity instead of the structure. The commander saw that what they were firing upon was actually a church and stopped the attack. The plateau below the church offers a complete view of the town of Artik.