VORORNABERD FORTRESS
Region
Syunik
Distance from Yerevan
0 km
Type
Monastery/Church
Vorotnaberd or David Beck Fortress of Syunik province occupied an important place in medieval defense structures and had the significant role in national-liberation struggle of Syunik in the XVIII century. It is surrounded by basalt cliffs that make the fortress unreachable, and, only from one side, it is fortified by the towering high walls. There is a semi-circular wall tower and chapel remains in the eastern part of the citadel. Here was the underground chanel leading to the Vorotan River.
Interesting
facts about VORORNABERD FORTRESS
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Weather in Syunik
The high season in Armenia lasts for a long time due to the pleasant climate conditions. Warm days in Armenia start in March and last until late autumn; winter is usually snowless and not long. The high precipitation season is variable. The tourist season for Vorotnaberd Fortress depends on the weather conditions.
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YERITSAVANK MONASTERY
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Devil’s Bridge
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HALIDZOR FORTRESS
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VORORNABERD FORTRESS on the map on Armenia
