Mermaid's Hair

Armenia


According to local legend, the beautiful daughter of an Armenian nobleman was highly sought after, but she only had eyes for the handsome shepherd's son. Every day she'd throw a rope into the gorge so he could climb up to her castle. When the nobleman saw this, he cursed her, saying she'd become a mermaid if she met the shepherd's son. Of course they met, and the curse came true – she became a mermaid and her hair is this waterfall.

Take the road opposite the town at the statue of Armenian diplomat Israel Ori (1659–1711) and turn down the windy road past a Symphony of Stones–like rock formation. You'll quickly reach the parking lot.


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