One Day Guided Tour to Garni Temple Geghard Monastery & Lavash Baking

Duration: 5 hours

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Overview of the tour in Yerevan

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Stop At: Charent's Arch, Garni Armenia viewing point
Stop At: Garni Temple It is a blend of Greco-Roman and Armenian styles. King Trdat the First ordered building the temple in the first century A.D. and dedicated it to the God of Sun. After adopting Christianity in 301 the pagan temple lost its significance and the fortress of Garni became the summer residence of the kings. Nowadays the ruins of the royal palace and the bathroom with a stunning mosaic work can be found near the temple.
Visiting Noyans Garden cultural center and getting known more about Armenian culture
Stop At: The Monastery of Geghard, is the unsurpassed masterpiece of the 13th- century Armenian architecture. Some of the churches of the complex are masterfully hew in a huge rock. From the outset the complex was called Ayrivank (cave monastery), later it was renamed Geghard (lance), as the lance used by the Roman soldier to sting Jesus Christ's side, was kept in this monastery for many centuries. Due to its construction Geghardavank serves the best place for singing spiritual songs. The complex is rich in subtle sculptural embellishments and many striking khachkars (cross-stones).

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