Harichavank is a large monastery, situated close to Artik, in the South of the province of Shirak. It was founded in the 7th century and expanded during the 13th. In the 1850s, the Katholikos moved his summer residence here, resulting in the addition of many ancillary buildings. The original tiny 7th century church still stands with its round dome , but its belltower is a 19th century addition. The much larger Mother of God church built in 1201 has a very beautiful 16-sided umbrella dome. The gavit between the two churches has a striking porch, with an almost oriental intricate decoration.