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- EVENING TOUR TO GARNI-GEGHARD
EVENING TOUR TO GARNI-GEGHARD
23 USD
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Geghardavank, which in the past was called Ayrivank because of cave structures, and in the XIII century in honor of the sacred spear kept in the monastery (which had wounded Jesus at the Crucifixion) alsoGeghard. According to the tradition the monastery was founded in the first years of the declaration of christianity as the state religion in Armenia (beginning of IV century).
We will walk in the gorge of Azat river and will see Symphony of Stones.
Garni Temple with its famous Hellenistic temple, as well as two churches bearing the name of Mashtots Hayrapet and St. Astvatsatsin.
Lusine Azizyan
Contact group creatorEstablished in 2011, ONE WAY TOUR is a rapidly growing tour agency organizing full-service tours to Armenia, Georgia and Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh Republic). We are a team of enthusiastic professionals that believes in having a good time while doing what we love and we do love what we do.
Established in 2011, ONE WAY TOUR is a rapidly growing tour agency organizing full-service tours to Armenia, Georgia and Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh Republic). We are a team of enthusiastic professionals that believes in having a good time while doing what we love and we do love what we do.
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Meeting Point
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Meeting point Komitas State Conservatory of Yerevan, Sayat-Nova Avenue, Yerevan, Armenia 40.1871,44.517
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Aug 13, 2021 Friday
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5:00 PM
Entrance fee to Garni Temple is 750 AMD for residents of RA and 1.500 AMD for foreigners.
Travel Map
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Yerevan is the ancient capital of Armenia which is very popular today among tourists from different countries. The sights of Yerevan and its surrounding provinces include many old fortresses, churches, museums and other cultural monuments of the country. The city with a long history nowadays has a convenient and developed infrastructure, beautifully combining elements of old and modern architecture.
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Geghard Monastery is a medieval monastery in the Kotayk province, being partially carved out of the adjacent mountain, surrounded by cliffs. The name commonly used for the monastery today, Geghard, or more fully Geghardavank, meaning “the Monastery of the Spear”, originates from the spear which had wounded Jesus at the Crucifixion. It is believed, that the spear was brought to Armenia by Apostle Jude, called here Thaddeus, and stored amongst many other relics. Now it is displayed in the Echmiadzin treasury. The monastery complex is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site with enhanced protection status.
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The Symphony of Stones or “Basalt Organ” is a natural monument located in the basin of the Azat River, in the area of Garni village. It is included in the list of RA natural monuments. The monument consists of huge symmetric hexagon and pentagon basalt columns (nearly 50 meters high), which seem to be handmade due to their amazing symmetry. These stones hanging against the gravity resemble an organ, which explains why it is also referred to as “Basalt Organ Pipes”. The Azat River flows through the gorge, filling the stone splendor with the sound of water.
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Garni Temple is the only pagan monument preserved on the territory of Armenia. It is located on the edge of the gorge from where a visitor can enjoy a stunning view of the majestic mountains. The temple is dedicated to Mithra, the pagan god of the Sun. The ornaments decorating the top of the architectural monument amaze with their beauty and complexity. The place was very appreciated by Armenian kings for inaccessibility and excellent climate, so as a result this territory became their summer residence. The whole complex consists of a Roman bath, a royal summer palace and a 7th-century church. The Roman bath contains a mosaic, which is crafted from fifteen different colors of natural stones. In 2011 UNESCO awarded the Museum-Reservation of Garni the Melina Mercouri International Prize.
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Yerevan is the ancient capital of Armenia which is very popular today among tourists from different countries. The sights of Yerevan and its surrounding provinces include many old fortresses, churches, museums and other cultural monuments of the country. The city with a long history nowadays has a convenient and developed infrastructure, beautifully combining elements of old and modern architecture.