Sardarapat, Dashtadem and Talin Cathedral: Private Tour – Aragatsotn, Armenia

EXPERIENCE

This memorial sculptural complex is built in the sunny Ararat valley. By allegories it represents the Armenian-turkish battle in 1918 and glorifies the brilliant victory of Armenian people. Near the entrance of the complex there are two huge winged bulls symbolizing the persistence of Armenian nation and the alley fringed by five eagles leads to the Ethnography museum with a rich exhibition of Armenian culture, trades and crafts.

Dashtadem Fortress is a substantial fortress of the 10th to 19th centuries located at the southern outskirts of Dashtadem village in the Aragatsotn Province of Armenia. In a cemetery 1.7 km (1.1 mi) south of Dashtadem, lies the restored 7th-century Kristapori Vank which may be viewed in the distance from the fortress.

Talin is one of the ancient regions of historical Armenia. It is famous for its great number of monuments, temples, cross-stones. The most famous is Katoghike church, the architectural details of which have some common features with the temple of Zvartnots. The constructor is believed to be Nerseh Kamsarakan, known as “Constructor of churches”.

HIGHLIGHTS

Visit the symbol of pride and survival of Armenians, the Sardarapat Memorial
Observe Dashtadem Fortress
Visit Talin Cathedral

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