The Church of Tigran Honents

Silent Witness to History

Extraordinary mosaics line the walls, open to the wind and passing time, a view into a distant but extraordinary past.

Great Location

One of the historical works that survived in the city of Ani is this church. This building, also called the Illustrated Church, is at the beginning of the cliff overlooking Arpaçay. The frescoes that ...

My favourite church in Ani

This is my favourite church in Ani, not only because it is nice itself from the autside (both the shape and the decoration) and the inside (a bit paled paintings), but mostly because it is located ove...

Take Time for a Photoshoot

There are several locations looking down on the church which provide a great opportunity for photos with the church, the valley and river below, and mountains in the background. Simply a spectacular...

Fresh

Original Text

The Tigran Onents Church (St. Grigory) was built in the early 13th century and is several way from other buildings, on the high bank of the river. The Church was perfectly preserved, here are the most radiant ...