We combined visiting Garni and Geghard. There's actually a public bus from Yerevan to Garni. But it was deep winter, very cold. So we hire a taxi. Taxis are not expensive in Yerevan. The temple is smaller than I imagined. But the scenery was wondeful, serene. There's music accompanied our visit. Outside the complex souvenir sellers offer their merchandises.
A pagan temple close to Yerevan. Not as impressive as the nearby Geghard Monastery but absolutely worth a stop on your way there. Entry ticket 1,500 AMD (April 2018). Parking available just in front of the entrance.
The temple is set in beautiful surroundings. Surrounded by valleys and snow capped mountains and water streams.
Even though the temple was destroyed partially by an earthquake, they have done a good job restoring it.
It takes about an hour for a good look around.
The Greek temple of Garni is a very special place due to its existence itself. It is the only standing Greek-Roman colonnaded building in Armenia and beyond. But I saw several tourists who were disappointed that the temple is completely empty. However one should keep in mind that it shows the influence of Greece so far away from the motherland. Unfortunately, the building with the bathhouse was not accessible and the signs with the description were often in bad shape. However, the landscape with the valley is nice.
The parking system is not developed – because of so many tourists parking spots are hard to find.
Must see place in Armenia. it felt like you were in ancient period. There was so many great memories to fonder. Kudos to all the staffs in OceanAir Travels make us feel comfortable! Highly recommended!
The Temple of Garni is very beautiful place. We visit it during winter. A lot of snow makes it look magical - kinda Greek temple in fool of snow mountains. It worse to see it.
The Temple of Garni is one of the key landmark of Armenia whre you will know how Armenia was eatablished as a country.
The Temple of Garni is one of the oldest sights in Armenia worth to be seen once in a lifetime. As you stand beside it and look around, you see a whole band where the sweet and relieving sounds of symphonic metal seem to be played and to make you relax and enjoy the entire beauty opening in front of you with the temple and the violin mountain being in the center of attention.
Beautiful, and the surrounding land as well. The people selling items around the temple sold some great fruit. Would definitely recommend.
I understand the historical value of the temple but in my opinion it doesn't worth paying 3 euros for a visit of probably 5 minutes.
The temple is Must-see place in Armenia. The Garni Temple was build in 65 AC and is the only temple from pre-Christianity time that was saved. The entrance to the area is 250 dram for locals and 1250 dram for tourtists. And also one of the oldest mosaics is saved near temple which was in the floor of the bath.
Most see this with Geghard monastery. It's ok but maybe I have been lucky seeing cool stuff but I didn't think it was all that spectacular but if you come to see Geghard it's worth seeing.
An incredibly old Pagan temple built by the Romans. While incredibly cool, there isn't all that much to see here besides the building. Takes 30 minutes tops.
A must see!!!! Beautiful pagan temple only preserved by a open minded Armenian Queen in close to the 400 AD period . The only Pagan Roman Temple in Armenia I believe today. Beautiful views surround this temple, Some walking wear good sturdy shoes. maybe a couple hours here. Fun to see surrounding area . New construction nearby
Good to visit in the end of your tour de Armenia. There are quite a lot of tourist. Also, temple has been renovated in Soviet occupation era and you can see it on the quality od renovation:)
Roman Temple in Christin nation. It's almost 2000 year. Do not miss it.
The temple and surrounding landscape are quite beautiful, and for Americans, a reminder that there are lands far more ancient than our own.
How great was the Roman Empire? You can see in Italy, Spain, France and here in Garni.
The temple is nice, but the thing you should visit it for is majestic and breathtaking landscape around! You will be impressed!
Nice place for a short vist. It is pretty small. Can be nice for a stop on the way, but not as main attraction.