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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
AsiaArmeniaSyunik
Goris
Syunik, Armenia · Asia
About Goris
Goris is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Akner, 27km from Carahunge (Zorats Karer).
Goris is in Syunik, Armenia, with about 18,000 people. The nearest town is Akner, about 4 km away.
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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What is there to see near Goris?
Within an hour or so of Goris: Tatev Monastery (17 km), Carahunge (Zorats Karer) (27 km).
Are there any good drives near Goris?
The nearest famous roads are Orbelian's Caravanserai (Vardenyats Pass).
Where is Goris?
Goris is in Syunik, Armenia, about 4 km from Akner.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 17,592
- Continent
- Asia
- Country
- Armenia
- Region
- Syunik
- Timezone
- Asia/Yerevan
- Coordinates
- 39.5111, 46.3417
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Worth the detour from Goris
2 notable places within an hour's drive.
ancient ruins
Carahunge (Zorats Karer)
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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