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🌎  Armenia 🇦🇲

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📍  Greco-Roman Sun temple in Garni

✈️  Zvartnots International Airport (EVN)

🚗  53.9 KM

⏱️  1 hour, 25 minutes

The Greco-Roman Sun Temple in Garni, Armenia, is a well-preserved ancient landmark easily accessible by road, located within the Garni Fortress complex. Visitors can explore independently or opt for a guided tour to gain deeper historical insights, with both options offering a rich experience. The temple is open year-round, though spring and autumn offer the most pleasant weather for exploration, avoiding summer heat or winter snow. The approximate cost is a modest entrance fee to the fortress, typically a few thousand Armenian Dram, making it an affordable attraction. A typical visit to the temple and its surrounding ruins, including the Roman bathhouse and stunning views of the Azat River Gorge, usually lasts 1 to 2 hours. This unique 1st-century AD structure, dedicated to the sun god Mihr, is Armenia's only standing pagan temple and is frequently visited as part of a popular day trip from Yerevan, often combined with the nearby Geghard Monastery.