Place to visit
Goris entrance monument, Armenia: what it is and when to go
Goris entrance monument is a monument in Syunik Province, Armenia (Գորիսի մուտք). Interests: History. The best time to visit is April to June and September to October. In June there are 14 h 46 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 13. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Armenia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Monument in Syunik Province, Armenia · History
- Local name
- Գորիսի մուտք
- Where
- Armenia
- Best time
- April to June and September to October.
- Nearest airport
- EVN Yerevan, 180 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 39.50367, 46.3267
What it is and where
Goris entrance monument is a monument in Syunik Province, Armenia (Գորիսի մուտք). It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Armenia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
Its coordinates are 39.50367, 46.3267; the nearest main airport is Zvartnots International Airport (EVN, Yerevan), 180 km as the crow flies. How to get around Armenia (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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It is one of the History places in Armenia. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Goris entrance monument is April to June and September to October.
- JanBetter not9:30
- FebBetter not10:30
- MarPossible11:41
- AprBest time13:03
- MayBest time14:10
- JunBest time14:46
- JulPossible14:32
- AugPossible13:33
- SepBest time12:15
- OctBest time10:56
- NovPossible9:47
- DecBetter not9:13
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 46 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 13. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Armenia in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Armenia
To enter Armenia there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “The borders with Azerbaijan and Turkey are closed”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Armenia checklist. Currency: Armenian dram (AMD); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same plug as in Spain); emergencies: 911 · 112 · 102 police · 103 ambulance.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Axel Bakunts House-MuseumMuseum in Goris1.5 km
- Surb Grigor Lusavirich ChurchChurch building in Goris, Armenia1.6 km
- YerablurMountain in Armenia7.7 km
- MataghatumbSummit7.9 km
- Mets QaraglukhNature · Mountains8.0 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Armenia guide.
More in Armenia: History
- Ani: ruined medieval Armenian city in Kars, Turkey, and UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Geghard: cultural heritage monument of Armenia
- Etchmiadzin Cathedral: cultural heritage monument of Armenia
- Garni Temple: sacred architecture
- Erebuni Fortress: Fortress
- Sanahin Monastery: cultural heritage monument of Armenia
Every Armenia place under History, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Goris entrance monument?
It is a monument in Syunik Province, Armenia (Գորիսի մուտք in the local language). It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Armenia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Goris entrance monument?
April to June and September to October. In June there are 14 h 46 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 13.
How do you get to Goris entrance monument?
The nearest main airport is Zvartnots International Airport (EVN), 180 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Armenia is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Armenia map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Axel Bakunts House-Museum, Surb Grigor Lusavirich Church, Yerablur. The rest is in the Armenia guide.
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