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The Best Attractions In Garni

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Khosrov Forest State Reserve

Charent's Arch

Garni Temple

Amenaprkich Church

Basaltic Organ

Havuts Tar Monastery

Garni Gorge

The Monastery of Geghard

Noravank Monastery

Khor Virap

The Temple of Garni is the only standing Greco-Roman colonnaded building in Armenia and the former Soviet Union. An Ionic temple located in the village of Garni, Armenia, it is the best-known structure and symbol of pre-Christian Armenia. The structure was probably built by king Tiridates I in the first century AD as a temple to the sun god Mihr. After Armenia's conversion to Christianity in the early fourth century, it was converted into a royal summer house of Khosrovidukht, the sister of Tiridates III. According to some scholars it was not a temple but a tomb and thus survived the universal destruction of pagan structures. It collapsed in a 1679 ear...
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The Best Attractions In Garni

1. Garni Temple Garni
The Temple of Garni is the only standing Greco-Roman colonnaded building in Armenia and the former Soviet Union. An Ionic temple located in the village of Garni, Armenia, it is the best-known structure and symbol of pre-Christian Armenia. The structure was probably built by king Tiridates I in the first century AD as a temple to the sun god Mihr. After Armenia's conversion to Christianity in the early fourth century, it was converted into a royal summer house of Khosrovidukht, the sister of Tiridates III. According to some scholars it was not a temple but a tomb and thus survived the universal destruction of pagan structures. It collapsed in a 1679 earthquake. Renewed interest in the 19th century led to excavations at the site in early and mid-20th century, and its eventual reconstruction ...
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2. Garni Gorge Garni
The Temple of Garni is the only standing Greco-Roman colonnaded building in Armenia and the former Soviet Union. An Ionic temple located in the village of Garni, Armenia, it is the best-known structure and symbol of pre-Christian Armenia. The structure was probably built by king Tiridates I in the first century AD as a temple to the sun god Mihr. After Armenia's conversion to Christianity in the early fourth century, it was converted into a royal summer house of Khosrovidukht, the sister of Tiridates III. According to some scholars it was not a temple but a tomb and thus survived the universal destruction of pagan structures. It collapsed in a 1679 earthquake. Renewed interest in the 19th century led to excavations at the site in early and mid-20th century, and its eventual reconstruction ...
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3. Basaltic Organ Garni
Columnar jointed volcanic rocks exist in many places on Earth. Perhaps the most famous basalt lava flow in the world is the Giant's Causeway in Northern Ireland, in which the vertical joints form polygonal columns and give the impression of having been artificially constructed.
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4. Charent's Arch Garni
5. Havuts Tar Monastery Garni
Havuts Tar is an 11th to 13th century walled monastery, situated upon a promontory along the Azat River Valley across from the villages of Goght and Garni in the Kotayk Province of Armenia. It is easily reached via the Khosrov State Reserve , located across the Garni Gorge. The Havuts Tar Trail leads directly from the east side of the reserve entrance to the monastic complex. An alternate route/shortcut to the monastery can be found at the end of the main road along the Azat River and just past the fish hatchery ponds. It takes approximately thirty minutes to reach the ruins of the monastery via the Havuts Tar Trail. A couple of khachkars can be found midway along the trail as it forks left upon a very low mound. Also, a short distance from the monastery in a small field to the left, is a ...
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6. Khosrov Forest State Reserve Garni
Khosrov Forest State Reserve , is a nature reserve in Ararat Province of Armenia. The reserve is one of the oldest protected areas in the world having a history of about 1700 years. It was founded in the 4th century by the order of Khosrov Kotak, King of Armenia who gave it his name. It was founded to improve the naturalclimatic conditions of adjacent territories of Artashat - the capital city of Armenia of the given period and the newly established Dvin city to ensure conservation and enrichment of flora and fauna species; serve as a ground for royal hunting, military exercises and entertainments.This area was designated “State Reserve” in September 1958 and covers around 23213.5 ha at the altitudes from 700 to 2800 m above sea level.The Khosrov reserve protects juniper and oak forest...
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7. Amenaprkich Church Garni
A khachkar, also known as an Armenian cross-stone is a carved, memorial stele bearing a cross, and often with additional motifs such as rosettes, interlaces, and botanical motifs. Khachkars are characteristic of Medieval Christian Armenian art.Since 2010, khachkars, their symbolism and craftsmanship are inscribed in the UNESCO list of Intangible Cultural Heritage.
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8. Noravank Monastery Areni
Noravank is a 13th-century Armenian monastery, located 122 km from Yerevan in a narrow gorge made by the Amaghu River, near the town of Yeghegnadzor, Armenia. The gorge is known for its tall, sheer, brick-red cliffs, directly across from the monastery. The monastery is best known for its two-storey Surb Astvatsatsin church, which grants access to the second floor by way of a narrow stone-made staircase jutting out from the face of building. The monastery is sometimes called Noravank at Amaghu, with Amaghu being the name of a small and nowadays abandoned village above the canyon, in order to distinguish it from Bgheno-Noravank, near Goris. In the 13th–14th centuries the monastery became a residence of Syunik's bishops and, consequently, a major religious and, later, cultural center of Arm...
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9. The Monastery of Geghard Geghard
Geghard is a medieval monastery in the Kotayk province of Armenia, being partially carved out of the adjacent mountain, surrounded by cliffs. It is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. While the main chapel was built in 1215, the monastery complex was founded in the 4th century by Gregory the Illuminator at the site of a sacred spring inside a cave. The monastery had thus been originally named Ayrivank , meaning the Monastery of the Cave. 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, allegedly brought to Armenia by Apostle Jude, called here Thaddeus, and stored amongst many other relics. Now it is displayed in the Echmiadzin treasury. The spec...
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10. Khor Virap Lusarat
The Khor Virap is an Armenian monastery located in the Ararat plain in Armenia, near the closed border with Turkey, about 8 kilometres south of Artashat, Ararat Province, within the territory of ancient Artaxata. The monastery was host to a theological seminary and was the residence of Armenian Catholicos.Khor Virap's notability as a monastery and pilgrimage site is attributed to the fact that Gregory the Illuminator was initially imprisoned here for 13 years by King Tiridates III of Armenia. Saint Gregory subsequently became the king's religious mentor, and they led the proselytizing activity in the country. In the year 301, Armenia was the first country in the world to be declared a Christian nation. A chapel was initially built in 642 at the site of Khor Virap by Nerses III the Builder ...
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Armenia Tourist Attractions: 10 Best Places to Visit in Armenia -Best tourist attractions

Armenia Tourist Attractions: 10 Best Places to Visit in Armenia -Best tourist attractions
Armenia is becoming an increasingly popular tourist attraction, with the small but charming nation boasting a rich history. Armenia, which was the first country to declare Christianity as its national religion, boasts some of Europe’s most stunning views, with the peak of Mount Ararat dominating the country’s skyline. The mountain is Armenia’s national symbol despite its peak lying just over the Turkish border and Ararat is considered holy by locals due to its mention in The Bible – it is where Noah’s Ark landed. Armenia is home to countless beautiful monasteries and they are often found in areas of truly outstanding natural beauty. Armenia’s capital, Yerevan,
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2. Shikahogh State Reserve
3. Lake Sevan
4. Dilijan national park
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ARMENIA - ONCE IN A LIFETIME JOURNEY! (WITH LAURA MCKENZIE'S TRAVELER)

The Award Winning Travel Host Laura McKenzie takes viewers on a Once in a Lifetime Journey through the Historic Nation of Armenia during a One-Hour TV Special (April 19, 2016).

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In this new primetime special, Laura McKenzie gives a firsthand account of her explorations through Armenia, including destinations like the capital city of Yerevan, the ancient Temple of Garni, the cave Monastery of Geghard, the Echmiadzin Cathedral and the Monastery of Tatev, featuring the longest cable car ride in the world. She also discovers local markets, learns to make ethnic cuisine, and tries her hand at the art of carpet weaving at the Megerian Carpet Factory.

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Top Places to visit in Armenia:
Matenadaran, History Museum of Armenia, Geghard Monastery, Republic Square, Yerevan, Tatev monastery, Sevanavank Monastery, Khor Virap, Etchmiadzin Cathedral, Lovers' Park, Mount Aragats, Goshavank, Sanahin Monastery, Amberd, Haghpat Monastery, Blue Mosque, Yerevan,

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Sevan Lake, Garni Temple and Gerhard Monastery - Armenia

From Yerevan we did a day tour to Sevan Lake, Garni Temple and Gerhard Monastery. Such a travel along the history of Armenia

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Etchmiadzin-Vagharschapat (Armenia) Vacation Travel Video Guide

Travel video about destination Etchmiadzin-Vagharschapat in Armenia.
The village of Etchmiadzin is the religious centre of Armenia. At the entrance to the village is Hripsime Church. Here the nun Hripsime died a martyrs‘ death. She fled with a group of nuns to Armenia from Roman Emperor, Diocletian. The Armenian king, Trdat saw the beautiful Hripsime, instantly fell in love with her, and wanted her as his wife. But the deeply religious young Christian woman rejected the pagan king and he therefore had thirty five nuns tortured and killed. Surrounded by an old cemetery is another domed basilica, that of Gajane Church that dates back to the seventh century. A small crypt was built for the tomb of Abbess Gajane who was executed together with the nun, Hripsime. In 630 A.D., Catholicos Jezr ordered the building of Gajane Church, the fine wall paintings and splendid religious stonemasonry of which make it a cultural treasure. In the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries the interiors were redesigned by the Hovnatanjan Family of artists. Thus was created one of the few coloured churches in Armenia. The sacristy became the church museum with the ‘holy lance head’ of Roman soldier, Longinus, crosses and the famous right hands of the Catholicoi. Magnificent liturgical robes recall the importance of Etchmiadzin as being the religious centre of Armenia.

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A land rich with history, culture and astonishingly beautiful national parks and nature reserves, waiting for you to be discovered. Experience the landscapes of the Lesser Caucasus mountains, ranging from virgin broadleaf forests in Shikahogh, flowering mountain meadows in Dilijan and volcanic canyons in Khosrov Forest all the way to the speciose wetlands of Lake Sevan. Open your heart to Armenia's cultural heritage and the warm hospitality of the locals.

This image film is part of a KfW-funded transboundary programme for the Southern Caucasus, involving the countries of Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia. Thank you to the Ministry of Nature Protection of Armenia (MoNP), the German Federal Ministry of Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), the KfW Development Bank, the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) and the Caucasus Nature Fund (CNF).

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The Khor Virap is an Armenian monastery located in the Ararat plain in Armenia, near the closed border with Turkey. The monastery was host to a theological seminary and was the residence of Armenian Catholicos.

Khor Virap's notability as a monastery and pilgrimage site is attributed to the fact that Gregory the Illuminator was initially imprisoned here for 13 years by King Tiridates III of Armenia. Saint Gregory subsequently became the king's religious mentor, and they led the proselytizing activity in the country. In the year 301, Armenia was the first country in the world to be declared a Christian nation. A chapel was initially built in 642 at the site of Khor Virap by Nerses III the Builder as a mark of veneration to Saint Gregory. Over the centuries, it was repeatedly rebuilt. In 1662, the larger chapel known as the St. Astvatsatsin (Holy Mother of God) was built around the ruins of the old chapel, the monastery, the refectory and the cells of the monks. Now, regular church services are held in this church. It is one of the most visited pilgrimage sites in Armenia.

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