Goshavank meaning "Monastery of Gosh"; previously known as Nor Getik is a 12th- or 13th-century Armenian monastery located in the village of Gosh.


Goshavank meaning "Monastery of Gosh"; previously known as Nor Getik is a 12th- or 13th-century Armenian monastery located in the village of Gosh in the Tavush Province of Armenia. Today the monastery is not a functioning religious complex, although it remains a popular tourist destination and has recently undergone some light restoration. The impressive monastery which has remained in relatively good condition also houses one of the world's finest examples of a khachkar.


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Location: Gosh, Armenië
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