City: Syunik Province
Top Things to do in Syunik Province
Top 10 Things to do in Syunik Province, Armenia
Syunik (Armenian: Սյունիք, Armenian pronunciation: [sjuˈnikʰ] ( listen)), is the southernmost province of Armenia. It is bordered by the Vayots Dzor Province from the north, Azerbaijan's Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic exclave from the west, the de facto independent Nagorno-Karabakh Republic from the east, and Iran from the south. Its capital and largest city is the town of Kapan. The National Statistical Service of the Republic of Armenia (ARMSTAT) reported its population was 141,771 in the 2011 census, down from 152,684 at the 2001 census.
Restaurants in Syunik Province
1. Wings of Tatev
Overall Ratings
5 based on 176 reviews
Reviewed By saronic - Zurich, Switzerland
In remote Southern Armenia has been built thanks to wealthy Armenian donors a new entry into the Guinness Book of World Records: the longest non-stop double track cable car. Not surprisingly in charge for this construction has been the Austrian (Vorarlberg)-Swiss company Doppelmayr-Garaventa, the world leaders for this type of transports.
The so-called 'Wings of Tatev' take one from the station of Halidzor (just above the village of that name) to the village Tatev and its famous monastery of the same name. The Cableway covers a distance of 5.7km and goes over the Vorotan River Gorge, 320m below.
There are two cabins, which cross each other, carrying 30 passengers each. Inside there are only 3 seats, the others have to stand. A one-way trip takes about 10 minutes. An employee travels with each cabin. During the trip - in between Armenian folk music - are given informations about this area in Armenian, Russian and English.
The Cableway is open daily from 10-19h, closed on Mondays. A round trip costs 5000 AMD, a single trip 3000 AMD. From the cable car one can see an abandoned monastery, but also the old road, which leads with many bend in 30 minutes from Halidsor to Tatev.
2. Tatev Monastery
Overall Ratings
5 based on 415 reviews
Reviewed By Sparkie09 - Goa, India
The Tatev Monastery existed from prehistoric pagan times...now 9th-century Armenian Apostolic monastery which underwent located on a large basalt plateau near the Tatev village southeastern Armenia.
So much of history...conquests destructions, earthquakes, educational hub etc
The monastic ensemble stands on the edge of a deep gorge of the Vorotan River.
Nowdays there is a cable car called
Wings of Tatev, a Cableway from Tatev Mon astery to Halidzor village was opened in October 2010.
3. Karahundj (Armenia's Stonehenge)
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 111 reviews
Reviewed By JGDynamo - Halifax Region, Canada
Karahundj is Armenia’s Stonehenge but if the dating is correct then maybe England’s Stonehenge should really be called England’s Karahundj. Having visited Stonehenge earlier this year we thought this would be a lame copy of it but it is superior in many ways.
Firstly it really is still a mystery as how they got here and how they were used, so many theories.
Secondly: there are holes in each menhir.
Thirdly: 99% fewer babbling tourists taking selfies.
Fourth: no motorway running by 100m away.
Fifth: The Petroglyphs.
Sixth: Free, just the effort to get there
Seven: You can walk right up to them instead of being 100ft away behind a rope.
The only point I would say Stonehenge has over Karahundj is that this one needs more information available even it is just about the theories of why and how they are here. Even so, it is a great mystery in a stunning setting, very worthwhile.
4. Old Khndzoresk
Overall Ratings
5 based on 55 reviews
Reviewed By uligaen - Lucerne, Switzerland
I missed some info about how to get there: there are people who hike the ten or so kilometers from Goris. I took a taxi and combined Old Khndzoresk with a Tatev-trip. I asked around the taxi-guys in the center of Goris and found one who drove me to both places (with a short stop at the Satan's bridge) for 10k. It took some 6-7hours.
Also note that on both side of the gorge there are caves (take the stairs right next to the bridge)
5. Medieval Goris Cave Dwellings
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 63 reviews
6. Shaki Waterfall
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 32 reviews
Reviewed By JGDynamo - Halifax Region, Canada
Walking up the short path to the Shaki Waterfall in Sisian Armenia, we were reminded a bit of some of the Waterfalls we trekked to in Australia last year. Similar arid landscape with an oasis in the middle with the waterfall, this one has some industrial build up close by though and dogs instead of roos. Lovely little walk up and back, take some pics and the whole thing should be less than an hour.
7. Satanayi Kamurj (Satan's Bridge)
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 32 reviews
Reviewed By xTimewind - San Francisco, California
Does not make sens to drive to Satan's Bridge only. You can stop here on your driveway to Tatev Monastery. If you use rope-way to Tatev you will skip this place.
Very nice and unique natural attraction. To see the real picture/beauty you need to walk down the "bridge" and can also swim in natural pool with warm water.
I would not recommend to go there in high season like August and especially on weekends, its too crowdy...
8. Khndzoresk Swinging Bridge
Overall Ratings
5 based on 15 reviews
Reviewed By HildegunnAR - Boston, Massachusetts
We found the access point to the Swinging Bridge by following a sign on the road to the village of Khndzoresk. Snailing our way along an eroded road, we parked at a picnic area and were guided the last bit of the way by a young lady who had just returned from a year as an exchange student in CA. Finding an English speaker to ask had on many occasions turned out to be a challenge. There is a steep path with stairs leading down to the hanging bridge. The views along the path alone are worth the visit if crossing a swinging footbridge is too scary. There are shaded resting places at several points where you can sit and reflect and enjoy the views. The shade is important in the hot summer of Armenia. At the bottom of the stair you find a smal cafe, which I didn't visit.
The metal bridge, which spans a gorge, is quite long and responds to motion by swinging. I made it a cross by keeping my eyes in the bridge or the mountainside and by moving slowly at a distance from other visitors. This kept the vibrations at a minimum.
The bridge leads to a cave village in the mountainside on the other side of the gorge. There are many caves which have been used as homes until the 1950s. I only had time to visit a few. Some had fronts added on and to expand the living space. There is path along the river that leads to a peaceful chapel where you can find candles and matches and say a prayer. It became an intricate part of our Armenian experience to light a candle in the many old stone chapels and churches we visited.
There is an access road to the caves from the other side of the valley where you are supposed to be able to drive down. We did not find it, and I would personally choose the stairs and Swinging Bridge.
Worth every step.
9. Saint Gregory The Illuminator Church of Goris
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 14 reviews
Reviewed By Ashot81 - Yerevan, Armenia
Goris city is very nice small city. Surrounded with high natural rocks, the city is a good overnight option during South exploration. The church is very nice. It is typical Armenian church, located in the city center. Best view both during daytime and by night.
10. Vorotnavank Monastery
Overall Ratings
5 based on 11 reviews
Reviewed By Travellover1978 - Messina, Italy
Among the hundreds of Monasteries one can visit in Armenia, this one occupies for sure the top 5. The monastery overlooks a beautiful valley, and the churches are set in the middle of a cemetery. The ancient walls, built to defend the monastery from incursions, are still there and the loneliness of the surrounding landscape gives this place a magical feeling. Take your time to wander in the dark rooms lit up by the rays of the sun coming in from the loopholes. As the majority of places which are far from the beaten path in Armenia, reaching this monastery without a 4WD vehicle can be problematic due to bad road conditions. Go in the afternoon to catch the best light.
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