Goris City

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240 km from Yerevan center

Region:

Syunik

Goris, the beating heart of the Syunik region, rests in a cradle of mountains, as if the earth itself had hidden it away from the world's rush. Since the 19th century, it has been admired as a model town a place where thoughtful planning meets shady avenues and gardens scented with mountain herbs. Around it unfolds a landscape of whimsical cliffs, forested hills and winding gorges, blurring the line between the city and the living nature that embraces it.

Strolling through its streets, one feels an unusual calm, a rhythm of life that belongs only to this land. Today, Goris remains not only the cultural heart of Syunik, but also a key transport hub linking Armenia with the neighboring Islamic Republic of Iran. Its warm hospitality, rich history and closeness to unique natural and historical sites make it a destination for those seeking inspiration. It can be found in the glow of a mountain sunset, in the quiet charm of old stone houses, or in conversations with locals whose stories carry the spirit of Syunik.

Goris is more than a dot on the map it is the living calling card of southern Armenia, where past and present blend in a rare harmony. Here, the Syunik volcanic plateau and the Zangezur fold-block mountain range seem to merge together and landslides create rock pyramids.