Introducing Debed Canyon
This canyon manages to pack in more history and culture than just about anywhere else in the country. Nearly every village along the Debed River has a church, a chapel, an old fort and a sprinkling of khatchkars somewhere nearby. Two World Heritage–listed monasteries, Haghpat and Sanahin, justly draw most visitors, but there are plenty more to scramble around. Soviet-era infrastructure is noticeable, however, with electric cables and railway lines running through the canyon, plus an ugly copper mine at Alaverdi. The road through the canyon is also busy, as this is the main artery linking Armenia to Georgia. Tourist facilities include a highly rated Tufenkian Hotel, but there is a dearth of quality budget accommodation; most travellers base themselves in Vanadzor and make day trips.
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Last updated: Mar 2, 2009
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Taxis at Bagratasen Border
by LS13 15 May 2011
I'll be travelling from Tbilisi to Debed Canyon area in June. I've arranged transport in Georgia but was then hoping to take a taxi from…
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RE: Tbilisi down to Armenia
by zashibis 16 April 2011
As far as I know, *all* marshrutkas from Tbilisi to Yerevan go through the Debed Canyon. And there's no problem with the marshrutka waiting:…
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Lori - looking for advice!
by benny1975 12 April 2011
Hi all, I'm going to be travelling down from Tbilisi into Armenia in ten days or so. I had a few quick queries - any advice very much…
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