The Church of Surb Astvatsatsin (Holy Mother of God) is the main religious building of upper Meghri and dates from the late 17th century. The squat three-naved basilica sits on the upper slopes of the town with a tile roof and weathered tuff walls; the bell tower is later, added in the 19th century. Inside, you can still see fragments of original wall paintings — rare in Armenian churches of this date — depicting saints and Old Testament scenes in a style heavily influenced by Persian miniatures.
The church is sometimes locked but the caretaker lives in a small house nearby and will open it on request for a small donation. The carved khachkars (stone crosses) in the surrounding cemetery are worth a close look — Meghri's khachkar carvers were among the best in southern Armenia.