Arch of Charents

The monument «Arch of Charents» or «Arch of Ararat» is located at the start of Voghjaberd village, Kotayk region, Yerevan-Garni road. It is located on a hill from where magically opens a wonderful view of mount Ararat in bright weather.

One day, the famous Armenian architect Rafael Israelyan was passing through the Voghjaberd village, and his attention was caught by this beautiful view. He stops and explores the area. After some time, the famous architect draws up the project of this unique monument. In 1957, the monument was built and named «Arch of Ararat». It is situated in such a way that Mount Ararat is visible from inside the arch.

The monument is of 5 meters height. It is an arched structure built of basalt, but the inside of the arch is lined with orange tuff. Along the entire contour of the arch a couplet is carved from a poem by the great Armenian writer Yeghishe Charents. In honor of Yeghishe Charents, over time the monument became better known as Arch of Charents.

The Arch of Charents has become an integral part of the Garni-Geghard tourist destination and its first stop. Tourists certainly stop at this place and take pictures against the background of Mount Ararat.