#Vanadzor

This is part 1 of a 3 part video starting from #Yerevan then #Vanadzor with a visit to #Sanahin old bridge and ending at the Pottery House B&B in Alaverdi.
I am very exicted to announce that I am teaming up with Visit Debed Canyon project to bring you with me to explore the beautiful region in Lori province. Make sure you subscribe to their channels and stay tuned as I will be making a series of videos there as well :)
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One of Armenia's most impressive natural landscapes, the Debed Canyon stretches from the city of Vanadzor, the administrative center of Lori province, along the River Debed and all the way up north to the Armenian-Georgian border. The Debed river that flows through the canyon, the winding road running along it, the surrounding mountains and the breathtaking views that open up from their slopes make Debed canyon a popular destination worth visiting in all seasons.
In this episode, we explore the Old Sanahin Bridge Connecting the two banks of the Debed river in the town of Alaverdi, the Sanahin bridge is a remarkable example of medieval Armenian engineering. It was built in the 12th century by the sister of Princes Ivaneh and Zakareh Zakarians, Queen Vaneni, in memory of her late husband. The legend has it that Queen Vaneni built the bridge when she was transporting the body of her husband, who passed away at the age of 19, to the family sepulcher.
Built with polished basalt stones, this arch bridge has a length of 18.6 meters; its middle part is 3.3 meters wide. The bridge was erected in the narrow section of the Debed canyon, where the left bank was lower than the right bank. The four corners of the top part of the bridge's parapet feature high reliefs of lions, a symbol of protection.
The bridge underwent several renovations throughout the 19th-20th centuries. In 1928-1929, the foundations of the left end of the bridge were partially strengthened under the guidance of Alexander Tamanyan, the architect who created the first general plan of Armenia's capital Yerevan.
visitdebedcanyon.com/sanahin-...
Later we stay at the Pettery House to continue the overnight adventure!
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00:00 Intro
01:56 Heading to Vanadzor
02:26 Vanadzor
02:58 Alaverdi
05:11 Sanahin bridge
10:25 The pottery home
16:56 Carpet making
26:32 Opening a wine bottle
28:30 Needle work

[@nezumidjinn5547]

i love the old bridge and the fact that you timestamped the opening a botle of wine in the description 🤣😂🤣 have a nice weekend Patil .

[@PatilToutounjian]

Hahahhahahah a very important moment 🤣

[@liudmilacrozet6720]

Merci 🌺

[@Araks1.]

Круто 😊

[@Chiefs555]

That looks like a wonderful experience.

[@PatilToutounjian]

Yess! I love Lori so much!

[@emmadavtyan1002]

Patiiil

[@liudmilacrozet6720]

Très jolie vue 👍👍👍

[@PatilToutounjian]

🥰🥰

[@PatilToutounjian]

🥰🥰

[@KOTDM1988]

2:00 - Was the driver playing "Unbreak My Heart"!? The bridge looks amazing, even in the rain ☔

[@PatilToutounjian]

Yesss and that song was stuck in my head for a weeeeeek!! Just ask my coworkers who had to put up with my bad singing of the song 🤣🤣 and yes i actually feel luck that I saw it with the rain too

[@KOTDM1988]

@@PatilToutounjian hahaha slow dance on the road to Vanadzor 💃🚘

[@Yolk421]

You should travel if possible all over Armenia, so we can see everything! I would love for you to go to kapan!

[@PatilToutounjian]

I reaaaally hope so too 🇦🇲

[@shushanbalian826]

I never been in Alaverdi, Very beautiful place, thank you Patil Jan ❤

[@PatilToutounjian]

My absolute pleasure ❤️❤️

[@Viniciuslhp2000]

Very Cool!

[@PatilToutounjian]

Yaaaay so glad you enjoyed it 🤗🇦🇲

[@roxiedemornay2266]

I am travelling in Armenia too. Tomorrow going to Gyumri. For sixth time here! Love your videos! Greetings from a Belgium tourist!

[@PatilToutounjian]

That’s awesome I hope you have an awesome time 🇦🇲🇦🇲

[@rodimusprime9599]

This is some serious click bait going on here, 'don't be alarmed when this happens'. Pretty sure it will have nothing to do with me, but I'll watch haha

[@PatilToutounjian]

Hahahahaha I changed the title 3 times and I got to this one 🤣