Things to do in Goris
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Museum of Ancient History
The Museum of Ancient History displays Bronze Age knives, traditional costumes, carpets and other locally found artefacts. The most unique item is a five-sided stone with carved faces that represent the sun, moon, water, earth and sky, believed to date back 4000 years. The museum is dimly lit and everything is labelled in Armenian, but it’s still worth a look.
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Old Goris
Locals say the cave shelters and stables of Old Goris carved into the hillside on the east side of town were built and inhabited in the 5th century. Several trails lead up over a saddle where there are more volcanic pinnacle clusters to explore. Many of the rooms are linked together and arched 'shelves' grace some walls. The caves are sometimes used to house cattle - watch your step.
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St. Ripsime Church
About 2km northwest of the avtokayan is the village of Verisheen, which houses the ancient St. Ripsime Church. The barrel vaulted structure saw restoration in 2007 and is believed to have been built on top of an old pagan temple. Continuing on the main road northwest you'll spot plenty of cave dwellings by the road.
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Museum of Axel Bakounts
The Museum of Axel Bakounts is a typical Goris villa with stone walls and a veranda looking onto a courtyard. The museum was the home of writer Axel Bakounts (or Bakunts), who died in Stalin’s 1937 purges. It features his personal effects and furnishings from the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
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Café
The uninspiring name doesn’t quite capture the beauty of this lush garden‑cum-café that overlooks Old Goris. It’s a popular place for drinks but snacks are also served, including shwarma and boiled crayfish.
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Sks Restaurant
If you don’t mind loud music this place is fine for dinner, offering the usual array of khoravats, kebabs and salads. The clean bathroom is a bonus.
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