Khndzoresk Bridge is one of the most interesting attractions Syunik province. The 160-meter long bridge weighting 14 tons, connects the two banks of the village, the so-called Old and New Khndzoresk. The village is located to the right side of Goris - Stepanakert highway.
Old Khndzoresk is famous as a cave settlement, where the village is located on both slopes of the mountain and inhabitant have used natural and artificial caves on those slopes as dwellings. An interesting fact is that the area used to be inhabited till the middle of the 20th century, and the New Khndzoresk was built in the 1950s.
The Swinging bridge of Kndzoresk is 160-meter long, rises 63 meters high above the ground and weighs a whopping14 tons. The bridge was opened in 2012.
Nearby destinations
- Wings of Tatev - The longest aerial tramway in the World
- Zorats Karer, Karahunj
- Old Khndzoresk cave village
- St. Hripsime church, dated back to 17th century
- The tomb of Mkhitar Sparapet (Armenian national hero who won many victories over the Turks in the 18th century and was killed on his way to Khndzoresk).
- The cave church of St. Tatevos
- Mount Khustup
Accommodation:
Stay in hotels and B&B's in Goris.