Like the Hovhannavank monastery which is five kilometers south, Saghmosavank is situated atop the precipitous gorge carved by the Kasagh river. Their silhouettes dominate the adjacent villages and rise sharp against the background of the mountains crowned by Mount Aragats.
Perched on the edge of a deep canyon carved by the Kasagh river, Saghmosavank monastery stands in stark contrast to its neighboring villages, its silhouette rising dramatically against the majestic peaks of Mount Aragats.