Basaltic Organ
Basaltic Organ
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Dirk W
Alexandra Headland, Australia6,458 contributions
Sep 2023 • Solo
Referred to as "Symphony of Stones", most people will first visit the Temple of Garni, then descend into the gorge of the Goght River. Down the bottom there is a well maintained and easy path, from where you can admire the hexagonal basalt columns carved out in the cliff walls.
If you ignore the omnipresent signs of "danger : falling rocks", you can walk a long way. It is an interesting freak of nature, well worth a good hour.
If you ignore the omnipresent signs of "danger : falling rocks", you can walk a long way. It is an interesting freak of nature, well worth a good hour.
Written 12 November 2023
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Bea
Bratislava, Slovakia2 contributions
Sep 2023 • Solo
One experience not to miss! Armenia without visiting Garni and Basaltic Organ is unimaginable due to stunning natural beauty and easy access.
Written 24 September 2023
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Ignace D
Flemish Brabant Province, Belgium847 contributions
Aug 2022
Fot those who love geology and nature this is a "must do" site. Really spectacular basalt formations cut through by a small river.
Be aware, there is a very steep descent on foot to get there from the main road. So there is a very steep ascent back to the road. And as it was hot that day, it was a challenge.
Luckily there are several clever merchants at the bottom selling cold beverages at low prices. So if you are down there, get your fluids up to where they need to be because you will sweat getting out of the gorge again.
Also take you time. We were on a bus tour and were not given enough time to really enjoy the whole gorge.
Be aware, there is a very steep descent on foot to get there from the main road. So there is a very steep ascent back to the road. And as it was hot that day, it was a challenge.
Luckily there are several clever merchants at the bottom selling cold beverages at low prices. So if you are down there, get your fluids up to where they need to be because you will sweat getting out of the gorge again.
Also take you time. We were on a bus tour and were not given enough time to really enjoy the whole gorge.
Written 22 December 2022
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Charles_and_Susan
Nottingham, UK5,802 contributions
Sep 2022
An amazing sight as you wander down the path - the sides are hexagonal balsalt columns. There's an entrance fee but well worth it. You can walk a very long way - there's a land train part way back if you're tired.
Written 13 October 2022
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Adventurers049
Brisbane, Australia3,377 contributions
Jun 2022
These certainly look like a prehistoric organ.
There are hundreds of basalt pillars that line the gorge that make a stunning sight.
There are hundreds of basalt pillars that line the gorge that make a stunning sight.
Written 16 June 2022
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LuizDutraNeto
Rio de Janeiro, RJ8,621 contributions
Sep 2019
Visiting "Garni Temple", you cannot miss "Garni Gorge" and its awesome "Basaltic Organ" - the hidden pipes of Armenia! Due to volcanic activities, basalt rock formations seem like columns sculpted by extraordinary craftsmen! Just breathtaking! You can walk down all the way from "Garni Temple" on the cliff's edge above, or hire one of the many existing 4WD vehicles with local drivers. Right there, you will immediately understand why "Basaltic Organ" is also known as "Symphony of Stones"! Enjoy!
Written 22 April 2020
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urosdernovsek
Celje, Slovenia1,179 contributions
Jul 2019 • Couples
Great natural rock formation, as organ pipes. Nice for a walk, from old bridge by the river, to the view of Garni temple on the hill, and back. Formations should be formed by vulcanic lava pushing/reforming rocks.
Written 7 August 2019
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Jonas Gunnarsson
Stockholm, Sweden539 contributions
Jul 2019 • Friends
If you are in Garni and have the appropriate means of transportation, it could be worthwhile to drive down the recently built road down to the gorge and the organ. There are cool, huge formations of basalt and the size is quite impressive.
Written 1 August 2019
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KPR1955
Deeside, UK1,745 contributions
May 2019 • Solo
This was as unusual and exciting as it was described to us on our way. We had just visited the Garni Temple and done the walk around the gorge and we came face to face with this fantastic scene.
Written 12 June 2019
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Joni H
Singapore, Singapore1,766 contributions
Oct 2018 • Friends
Thought this natural phenomenon is amazing where due to volcanic activities basalt columns were formed looking like a symphony of organs! Taking a stroll enjoying these rock formations was really nice.
Written 13 December 2018
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