Goris, Armenia houses some of the most famous and best preserved architecture of the region. A tour to this place would help you learn more about the history of the land and its people.

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Goris, Armenia



Goris, Armenia, situated amidst green mountains, is one of the beautiful tourist destinations in the country. This is positioned in central Armenia in Zangezour Province. The town is spread across the gorge of the river Gois. The town houses some of the most famous and best preserved architecture of the region. A tour of this place would help you learn more about the history of the land and its people. While you are vacationing in the country, do not forget to pay a visit to Goris, Armenia.

There are beautiful sights of nature that can be seen in Goris, Armenia. The major attraction of the town is the "rock forest” This is a green forest basin. There are thick forests in one side and rocky obelisks, columns and pyramids at the other side of the basin. Many eminent writers were born in this beautiful town including Sero Khanzadyan, Arakel Aper and Aksel Bakunts.

Goris, Armenia is popular for the many carved rock dwellings. Some of the best Armenian architecture can be seen in Goris, Armenia. The traditional structures have been very well preserved in the town. There is the Axel Bakunts museum which is dedicated to Aksel Bakunts, a great prose writer of the country. The place has a regional museum which showcases the artifacts of the region. There is an eighteenth century Melik's house which is definitely worth a visit. There are many fruit vodkas that are available all over Goris, Armenia. You can also visit the medieval cave dwellings that have been carved from soft rock. These dwellings are situated in the southern part of the town. There is also a medieval church that is located in the area. There are beautiful rocky sculptures that are scattered through out the town.

Besides the many sightseeing options, Goris, Armenia has some good restaurants where you can taste some of the finest delicacies of the place. There are a variety of food items that are served in these eateries. You can also go to the many markets where you can buy some wonderful traditional souvenirs. There are a plethora of products that are available there and you can make some very good purchases while you are shopping in the city.

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