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Vanadzor, Lori Province, Armenia Journey Guide

Lori region in the North of Armenia is known for its mountains and lush green forests, picturesque canyons and swift rivers, ancient architectural monuments as well as kind and hospitable people. Lori region has a huge cultural heritage. Vanadzor has entered a new stage of development ․ There are 4 state universities, 10 sports schools, 19 cultural institutions, etc. The churches are inseparable from the description of Vanadzor. In 1826, in the area of ​​the present St. Astvatsatsin Church, preserved on the site of the old khachkars, there was the old church of Gharakilisa, built of black stone, due to which, according to the popular opinion, it was called “black church” by the Turkish invaders. According to the legend related to the etymology of the name, the Turkish Pasha left the army near the church to spend the night, and he spent the night at the mullah’s house. In the morning he saw his army massacred and shouted․ “What a black monastery!” From that day on both the church and the surrounding settlement were called Gharakilisa. https://armeniajourneyguide.com/lori-... 0:00 Vanadzor city 0:09 Vanadzor, Hayk Square 0:40 Vanadzor, Tairov's country house 1:10 Vanadzor Fine Arts Museum 1:32 Vanadzor Palace of Culture Charles Aznavour 2:16 Vanadzor, Saint Grigor Narekatsi Church 2:27 Vanadzor, Holy Mother of God Church 2:54 Vanadzor, Hushardzan 3:28 Vanadzoe Technological Center (VTC) 3:34 Vanadzor, Hayk Square