Lori Berd Fortress
Distance: 145
Location: Lori
| Day | Opening Hours |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
Lori Fortress is an 11th-century Armenian fortress located near the Lori Berd village in Lori Province. The fortress was built by David Anhoghin to become the capital of Kingdom of Tashir-Dzoraget in 1065. The artifacts found here speak of advanced metallurgy, pottery, agriculture, and other crafts.
On the territory of the fortress there are the remains of two baths. Probably, the baths were built in the XI-XII centuries, during the heyday of the fortress city. In the Central part of the citadel, a building has been preserved, probably intended for worship.
The fortress was impregnable due to its location and walls built between the gorges of Dzoraget and Uruta.
Admission: 1 300 AMD per person
Unesco:Yes
