The Church of Saint Stephen, or "Lmbatavank" as its also known, lies just outside the fairly nondescript town of Artik and is one of the oldest churches in the whole country.
Visit St Stepanos
Art & Culture
Place or Historical Monument
Mountain
St Stepanos: How to get there?
Around 100 kilometres from Yerevan by car
St Stepanos: See when to go ?
All year round, though it's more pleasant in summer
The Church of Saint Stephen, or "Lmbatavank" as its also known, lies just outside the fairly nondescript town of Artik and is one of the oldest churches in the whole country.
My suggestion
If you're in the region and have a car at your disposal, head a little further afield and visit the beautiful monastery of Harichavank, four kilometres from Artik.