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The geological formation is incredible. The path is next to the basalt wall, it will be safe until a rock falls on someone's head. Today, entry was 300 drams. The structure they built for pedestrians is good, I believe it is possible to travel the route with a wheelchair too. I entered from the side that comes from the valley, going down the street next to the entrance to the Temple of the Sun (separate entrance). There is another entrance for those coming by car, and this one has a slightly steep slope. I didn't like the number of cars passing among the pedestrians, it seems to me that it will turn into a place for mass tourism.

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Short, steep climb from the road above the cemetery to the top of the rock outcrop known as Avanakar, where you'll find an assortment of historical relics and a great view along the gorge.

Here you have a few options for small snacks. Walnuts, figs, blackberries and grapes can be found along the way.

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The monument is made up of huge symmetrical hexagonal and pentagonal basalt columns (almost 50 meters high), which appear to be handcrafted due to their extraordinary symmetry. These wonderful rocks were formed under high pressure conditions due to the cooling and crystallization of volcanic lava. These stones suspended against gravity resemble an organ, which explains why it is also called the “Basalt Organ”. The soundtrack is provided by the river that flows through the gorge and fills the splendor of the stone with the sound of water. Source: https://www.tourismconnection.it/en/armenia-la-sinfonia-delle-pietre/#:~:text=The%20monument%20is%20made%20up,and%20crystallization%20of%20volcanic%20lava.

The monument is made up of huge symmetrical hexagonal and pentagonal basalt columns (almost 50 meters high), which appear to be handcrafted due to their extraordinary symmetry. These wonderful rocks were formed under high pressure conditions due to the cooling and crystallization of volcanic lava. These stones suspended against gravity resemble an organ, which explains why it is also called the “Basalt Organ”. The soundtrack is provided by the river that flows through the gorge and fills the splendor of the stone with the sound of water. Source: https://www.tourismconnection.it/en/armenia-la-sinfonia-delle-pietre/#:~:text=The%20monument%20is%20made%20up,and%20crystallization%20of%20volcanic%20lava.

The monument is made up of huge symmetrical hexagonal and pentagonal basalt columns (almost 50 meters high), which appear to be handcrafted due to their extraordinary symmetry. These wonderful rocks were formed under high pressure conditions due to the cooling and crystallization of volcanic lava. These stones suspended against gravity resemble an organ, which explains why it is also called the “Basalt Organ”. The soundtrack is provided by the river that flows through the gorge and fills the splendor of the stone with the sound of water. Source: https://www.tourismconnection.it/en/armenia-la-sinfonia-delle-pietre/#:~:text=The%20monument%20is%20made%20up,and%20crystallization%20of%20volcanic%20lava.

Entry costs 200 AMD in 2023.

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There is no water. Furthermore, it is extremely dusty because there is no tarmac (road works) and the lorries lift a lot of dust

Certainly one of the most impressive historic bridges in Armenia when you see the depth of the gorge it spans!

The monastery complex from the 17th century with a three-aisled church in the center served as a secluded retreat for hermits. Today even a priest lives again as a true hermit in this grassy, picturesque ruin.

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The hexagonal basalt columns protrude up to 300 m out of the canyon like huge organ pipes. They were created by the meeting of fire and water.

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Table, bench, roof and water accompany the view here!

Ruined dwellings of Medieval village of Old Khot

The old village was abandoned in 1960-70s because of an earthquake. The new village was built right above the gorge.

1 min away from the road, it's the place to stop. There are two pavilions or you can sit on the edge of the gorge and admire magnificent view.

Accessible only on foot, it's worth the hike to visit this large and impressive hermitage at the bottom of the Vorotan Gorge. When I last visited, I met a single hermit-in-residence growing herbs and tomatoes in the courtyard.

Here you admire the "stone symphony" of basalt columns which seam to hang from heaven like organ pipes.