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Noravank (Armenian: Նորավանք, meaning "New Monastery" in Armenian) is a 13th century Armenian monastery, located 122km from Yerevan in a narrow gorge made by the Arpa river.
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The monastery is best known for its two-storey Surp Astvatsatsin (Holy Mother of God) church, 1339. Noravank, Armenia
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Surp Astvatsatsin was completed in 1339, a masterpiece of the sculptor and miniaturist Momik, who designed it, and it was also his last work. Near the church there is his tomb khachkar, small and modestly decorated, dated the same year. Noravank, Armenia
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Surp Astvatsatsin church, 1339. On the right: Surp Karapet church, 1227. Noravank, Armenia
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The western portal of Surp Astvatsatsin is decorated with special splendour. An important role in its decoration is played by the cantilevered stairs that lead to the upper level, with profiled butts to the steps. Noravank, Armenia
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Surp Karapet church gavit. The ceiling has four rows of brackets forming stalactite vaulting with a square oculus at the top. Noravank, Armenia
