Lake Sevan

It is one of the largest fresh-water high-altitude lakes in the world.It is away from the mansion by 30km.

Lake Parz(Parzlich)

The Lake Parz is situated in the northern part of the town at a height of 1400meters. It has 2hectares area and 8 meters mean depth. It is 10 km away from the mansion.

 

Haghartsin monastery

One of the Armenia’s most ancient monasteries built in 13 century, Haghartsin is situated in lush forested mountains. The monastery was recently reconstructed and has a resident priest who sometimes conduct tours. There is couple of seperate churches, a large gavit, a huge dining hall, khachkars (cross-stones) and a massive hollow tree. Slightly sweet bread is often being baked in an old oven. It is 10 km away from the mansion.

Goshavank Monastery

Goshavank monastery is surrounded by a traditional village, and has a groundskeeper who opens the main church building up for visitors, and can give a tour. This is the one church in all of Armenia where entrance to one of the chambers is not free. The chamber is nice, but you can certainly enjoy the rest of the complex without it, especially since it may not be offered in English. There are excellent carved details and khachkars here, but the “lacework” khachkar at Goshavank is one of the most impressive in the world. It is 20 km away from the mansion.

Jukhtak Vank Monastery

A nice little 12th century monastery just on the edge of Dilijan, a short 10 minute hike from the Dilijan Mineral Water plant. Huge iron bands hold one of the two churches together, preventing its It has two separate churches, Surp Astvatsatsin and Surp Grigor with their surrounding cemeteries. It is 8 km away from the mansion.