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Tatev Monastery
A 9th-century fortified monastery perched on the edge of a deep gorge, reached by the world's longest reversible aerial tramway, the Wings of Tatev.
17 km · about 20 min drive
Syunik, Armenia · Asia
Goris is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Akner, 27km from Carahunge (Zorats Karer).
Goris is a town located in Syunik, Armenia. With a population of 17,592, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Goris sits in Armenia. It's in the Asia/Yerevan time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Goris to your route.
Goris (Armenian: Գորիս [ɡɔˈɾis]) is a town and the centre of the Goris Municipality in the Syunik Province in southern Armenia. Located in the valley of the Goris (or Vararak) River, it is 254 kilometres from the Armenian capital Yerevan and 67 kilometres from the provincial capital Kapan. Goris is the second largestRead more
city in Syunik in terms of population. As of the 2022 census, it had a population of 17,113, down from the 20,591 reported in the 2011 census. Goris is the seat of the Diocese of Syunik of the Armenian Apostolic Church.
Goris is considered one of the most important historical and cultural sites of Armenia. It is often regarded as the cultural center of Syunik. Because of this, it is a favored tourist destination for both local and foreign travelers and has a large number of hotels and inns.
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Goris is located in Syunik, Armenia, Asia. The coordinates are 39.5111 latitude, 46.3417 longitude.
Goris has a population of approximately 17,592 people, making it a town in Armenia.
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A 9th-century fortified monastery perched on the edge of a deep gorge, reached by the world's longest reversible aerial tramway, the Wings of Tatev.
17 km · about 20 min drive
ancient ruins
A prehistoric site near Sisian of 223 basalt standing stones, about 80 pierced with circular holes that whistle in the wind. Claimed as an ancient observatory, more likely a Bronze Age necropolis.
27 km · about 30 min drive
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