Gyumri City Tour with Black Fortress & Harichavank Monastery
ID: GYG1366224-2085029
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Pays: Arménie
Durée du projet:
10:00 horaires
Description
Discover Gyumri on a guided tour from Yerevan. Explore the Old Town, Black Fortress, and Harichavank Monastery while learning about the city’s history, architecture, and culture.
Explore Gyumri, the second-largest city in Armenia, on a guided tour that introduces its main historical and cultural landmarks.
The tour begins in Gyumri’s city center, where you will walk through streets that preserve examples of traditional 19th-century Armenian urban architecture. During the walk, the guide provides information about the city’s history, development, and cultural importance in the Shirak region.
You will visit the Black Fortress (Sev Berd), a circular military structure built in 1834 by the Russian Empire. Constructed from black volcanic stone, it is one of Gyumri’s key historical sites and offers views of the surrounding area.
The itinerary continues to Harichavank Monastery, located outside the city on the slopes of Mount Aragats. The monastery complex includes several churches and historic buildings that reflect its role as a religious and educational center in medieval Armenia.
Throughout the tour, there will be time for short stops, observation, and photography. The guide will provide explanations at each location to help understand their historical context.
The tour is suitable for travelers interested in Armenian history, architecture, and cultural heritage.
Faits saillants
- Discover Gyumri's rich history and architecture on a guided walking tour
- Explore Harichavank Monastery
- Visit Black Fortress, a 19th-century volcanic stone military structure
Langues
INFORMATION IMPORTANTE
Suitable for travelers interested in history and culture
Explore Gyumri’s Old Town and key landmarks
Learn about local traditions and everyday life in Shirak region
We meet at the Alexander Tamanyan Monument (Cascade), located at 10 Moskovyan Street, Yerevan. It is a central, easily recognizable landmark and a convenient meeting point.
INCLUS
- Professional guide (English/Russian)
- Transportation in a comfortable vehicle
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Annulations
Cette excursion peut être annulée sans frais jusqu'à : heures d'annulation avant le début du voyage. Si vous l'annulez après les heures d'annulation ou si vous ne vous présentez pas à l'excursion, le prix total de l'activité vous sera toujours facturé. Tout retard à la prise en charge ou au départ sera considéré comme un retard.