Symphony of Stones – Symphony of Stones loop from Garni

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Symphony of Stones – Symphony of Stones loop from Garni

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Symphony of Stones – Symphony of Stones loop from Garni

01:49

5.93km

200m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: August 6, 2026

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1.57 km

Symphony of Stones

Highlight • Natural Monument

Here you admire the "stone symphony" of basalt columns which seam to hang from heaven like organ pipes.

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1.63 km

Spring in the Basalt Columns of Garni Gorge

Highlight • Gorge

Small spring that springs directly from the basalt rock formation.

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1.82 km

Symphony of Stones

Highlight • Natural Monument

Beautiful hike from Geghard Monastery to the Sun Temple through the Garni gorge

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1.94 km

The Azat (Հայերեն. Ազատ) is a river in Armenia. Its source is on the western slope of the Geghama mountains. It flows through Garni, Lanjazat and Arevshat. It flows into the Aras near Artashat.
See: en.advisor.travel/poi/Azat-River-3170

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3.27 km

Riverside rest area

Highlight • Rest Area

Great stop for a break.

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4.64 km

Entrance to Garni Temple

Highlight • Historical Site

Here you can enter the area of the Garni Temple after paying the 1500 Armenian Dram.

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4.68 km

Drinking Fountain Near Garni Temple

Highlight • Rest Area

One of the many drinking fountains in Armenia that can also be used for free. The water is safe to drink.

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4.79 km

Temple of Garni

Highlight • Historical Site

The structure is a peripteral temple on a leveled base and was probably dedicated to the god Mihr. The entablature is supported by 24 Ionic columns. Unlike other Greco-Roman temples, it is made of basalt (Wikipedia).

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