Charents' Arch, Yerevan Travel Guide

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Frame your unforgettable Mount Ararat view at Charents' Arch, a monument dedicated to Armenian poet Yeghishe Charents.

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Charents' Arch, erected in 1957, is a monument dedicated to the Armenian poet Yeghishe Charents. It offers a stunning framed view of Mount Ararat and the Ararat Valley, becoming a popular stop for tourists traveling to Garni Temple and Geghard Monastery.

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Hi, I'm Eve. Here are a few practical things to know before exploring Charents' Arch.

Visit on a clear day for the best views of Mount Ararat. The mountain is often shrouded in clouds.
Combine your visit with trips to nearby Garni Temple and Geghard Monastery for a full day of sightseeing.
Bring a jacket, as the altitude can make it cooler than in Yerevan, especially in the evening.

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Getting There

Car

From Yerevan, take the H3 highway towards Garni. The arch is approximately 14 km from the city center, a 30-35 minute drive. There is no specific parking fee.
Public Transport

Take bus 284 from Yerevan Gai bus station to Voghjaberd. From the Voghjaberd stop, walk back towards H3 for about 500 meters to find Charents' Arch on your right. The bus fare is approximately 200 AMD.

Discover more about Charents' Arch

Charents' Arch, also known as the Arch of Charents or Arch of Ararat, is a monument and popular tourist attraction located in the Kotayk Province of Armenia, near the village of Voghjaberd. Built in 1957, the arch is dedicated to the renowned Armenian poet Yeghishe Charents and provides a breathtaking, framed view of Mount Ararat, the eternal symbol of Armenia.The arch was designed by architect Rafayel Israyelian, who also created other iconic Armenian landmarks such as the Mother Armenia monument and the Ararat Brandy Company. Israyelian chose basalt for the exterior and native orange tuff for the interior. The monument's rectangular shape measures 5.5 x 10 meters with a height of 5 meters, and the arch itself has a radius of 3.5 meters. Visitors can ascend a stairway to reach the arch, with benches nearby to pause and appreciate the scenery.The arch features a quote from Charents' poem "I Love My Sweet Armenia's...", which reads: "There is no summit as snow-white as that of lofty Ararat; Like an inaccessible path to glory, I love my Mount Masis!". The location was one of Charents' favorite spots, adding to the monument's significance. Some historians believe the arch is one of the first monuments to honor a victim of the Great Purge, as Charents' works were banned and he died imprisoned in 1937.At 1,500 meters above sea level, the arch provides a cool respite during the hot summer months, drawing both tourists and locals. The site serves as a gateway to Mount Ararat and a testament to Armenian patriotism.