- Goris officially received town status in 1870 and became the administrative and trade centre of the Zangezur province of the Russian Empire.
- Located in the valley of the river Goris (Vararakn) it is 235 km away from the Armenia capital Yerevan and 67 km from the regional center Kapan.
- Goris, also known as Kores, Gorayk, Goristsa, is a city 254 km from Yerevan with a population of about 22,000 people.
- During the Middle Ages, there was a town-settlement in the eastern part of the present Goris, on the left bank of Goris river, called Kores.
- The following brief introduction to Goris and its surroundings will guide you through the most valuable places you should visit. Top Things to do in Goris and Tatev.
- Goris: City’s Establishment. The city was established in 1870 and was then converted into the center of Zangezur (Syunik) region.
- Goris was first mentioned in the history of the Urartian period. ... Goris is an inevitable stop between Armenia, Nagorno-Karabakh and Iran.
- Is visiting Goris on your Armenia bucket list? This guide of the best things to do in Goris will help you plan your awesome trip to south Armenia.
- First of all, Goris is famous for its ancient cave town Khndzoresk which is located just down the road. ... From Goris, you can also go to beautiful Lake Sevlich.
- Goris is a city in the Syunik region, in the south of Armenia. ... Goris is surrounded by rocks, which locals call the "Goris Stone Forest".