The portal of Spitakavor Monastery

The portal of Spitakavor Monastery. The monastery was founded in the 14th century, Armenia. The complex consists of a church, a narthex, a bell tower and fortified walls; the buildings are made of smoothly dressed whitish stone, felsite. According to the inscriptions on the walls, the only church was founded by Prince Eachi (who died in 1318), and the construction was completed by his son, Amir Hasan.

The remains of Garegin Nzhdeh rest in the monastery. Because of the abundance of flowers on the slopes in spring, people also called the monastery Tsaghkavank.

Above the door, in a semicircular niche, is a relief of the Virgin and Child, and the arch is decorated with star-shaped carvings. The frame is covered with geometric patterns and crosses; the door is metal, with a cross.