Geghard Monastery

We went with our neighbors on a day trip to the Geghard Monastery and nearby Garni Temple (not pictured). It was a beautiful drive through the mountains on a gorgeous winter day, with a stunning view of Mount Ararat on the way. The Monastery is a UNESCO World Heritage site, and is really amazing. Most of what is there today dates back to the 13th century, but the original 'cave monastery' (much of it was built directly in to the mountain) goes back as far as the 4th century.