The constructions of the Garni fortress are successfully inscribed in the surrounding nature. The fortress is located in a picturesque mountainous area. Behind the pagan temple, the platform narrows and abruptly breaks off to the river. From here, from a 100-meter height, a gorgeous view of the gorge of the Azat River, orchards, colorful fields and pink rocky spurs of the Geghama Range opens.
In addition to the pagan temple, which was preserved thanks to the sister of Tsar Trdat (she did not convert to Christianity and decided to remain a pagan), here you can see the remains of a fortress and a royal palace with Hellenistic mosaics, as well as a 3rd-century bathhouse. The royal palace was a favorite resting place for Armenian kings due to its excellent location and wonderful climate.
There is a pedestrian path to the Garni fortress, which starts from the Komsomol park: Nor-Aresh-Shorbulag-Hatsavan (about 20 kilometers). Often organize 1-2 day walking tours.
In the Garni Gorge there is a unique natural attraction - stone symphonies. These are centuries-old rocks that were formed after earthquakes and volcanoes. They resemble an organ made of straight basalt pillars stacked on top of each other, multifaceted in cross section - up to 100 m high.
The easiest way to get here is by car. But also from Yerevan you can take a minibus.
Tours to Armenia: Travel Agency "Hot Line", www. hot. com. ua +38(044)599-46-30, +38(050)346-4599, +38(067)462-9242
In addition to the pagan temple, which was preserved thanks to the sister of Tsar Trdat (she did not convert to Christianity and decided to remain a pagan), here you can see the remains of a fortress and a royal palace with Hellenistic mosaics, as well as a 3rd-century bathhouse. The royal palace was a favorite resting place for Armenian kings due to its excellent location and wonderful climate.
There is a pedestrian path to the Garni fortress, which starts from the Komsomol park: Nor-Aresh-Shorbulag-Hatsavan (about 20 kilometers). Often organize 1-2 day walking tours.
In the Garni Gorge there is a unique natural attraction - stone symphonies. These are centuries-old rocks that were formed after earthquakes and volcanoes. They resemble an organ made of straight basalt pillars stacked on top of each other, multifaceted in cross section - up to 100 m high.
The easiest way to get here is by car. But also from Yerevan you can take a minibus.
Tours to Armenia: Travel Agency "Hot Line", www. hot. com. ua +38(044)599-46-30, +38(050)346-4599, +38(067)462-9242
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