{"id":1856,"date":"2012-06-07T00:02:34","date_gmt":"2012-06-06T20:02:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/barevarmenia.com\/travelblog\/?p=1856"},"modified":"2014-08-16T19:51:54","modified_gmt":"2014-08-16T15:51:54","slug":"the-miracle-of-vorotan-canyon-devils-bridge","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/barevarmenia.com\/travelblog\/the-miracle-of-vorotan-canyon-devils-bridge\/","title":{"rendered":"The Miracle of Vorotan Canyon – Devil\u2019s Bridge"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Nature is amazing with its wonderful sights and\u00a0miraculous monuments which make an integral part of\u00a0world natural heritage. Such natural obelisks are\u00a0\u201cDevil\u2019s Bridges\u201d. Yes, there are many bridges in the\u00a0world with that name, for example in Switzerland,\u00a0France, Bulgaria, etc. You can find the \u201cDevil\u2019s Bridge\u201d\u00a0(Satani Kamurj) in Armenia as well\u2026
\nThe Bridge is situated in the Canyon of Vorotan\u00a0River, and stretches for nearly 30 meters length. It is\u00a0located in the deepest part of the gorge in the depth of\u00a0700-800 meters. In that part the gorge is so narrow that\u00a0even the sun rays are not able to penetrate to the bottom\u00a0of the gorge. One of the picturesque monuments of\u00a0nature \u2013 the Devil\u2019s Bridge is situated here in this deep\u00a0canyon, surrounded with many mountainous springs\u00a0the waters of which had painted the rocks of the canyon\u00a0with pink, yellow and green colors. You can visit this place during the \u00a0Tatev tour <\/a><\/strong>organised by Barev Armenia tour operator<\/strong> for groups and individuals from April to November.\u00a0
\nThis wonderful structure is natural bridge formed\u00a0from travertines. During many centuries huge masses\u00a0of limestone have been gathering to form this powerful\u00a0stone arch. The stalactites made by the mineral water\u00a0springs hang from the edges of this stone arch, and\u00a0there are beautiful falls rushing down from the rock\u00a0caves under the natural bridge. The mineral springs are\u00a0situated just under the bridge. They are poured into\u00a0Vorotan River to make it more abundant. At the first\u00a0sight it seems that the small and thin river flows under\u00a0the bridge but, instead, we see a deeper river flowing\u00a0from the bridge. Perhaps, this is the reason that people\u00a0named the natural bridge \u201cDevil\u2019s Bridge<\/strong>\u201d. Nowadays,\u00a0people are used to look at the river-bed of Vorotan and\u00a0to say, \u201cIt is the devil\u2019s work\u2026\u201d
\nThe hot mineral waters of healthy traits made ponds\u00a0under the bridge. It is known that still in the ancient times\u00a0Armenian wealthy people used to visit this wonderful\u00a0cave in summer months to have a bath in the healthy\u00a0waters of the basins. The nature of Syunik region is marvelous. River Vorotan (178 km) \u2013 the natural treasure of\u00a0Syunik flows through the wonderful area of the region.
\nFlowing in the beautiful canyon, the river passes through\u00a0the caves of Stone Age, fortresses and monasteries of\u00a0Bronze Age. The river-bed is a perfect place for trekking
\ntours. The footways stretching through the forests lead to\u00a0Tatev<\/a><\/strong>, Karahunj<\/strong>, and Halidzor<\/strong>. In spring and summer\u00a0months the amateurs of river rafting can have a wonderful rafting experience in the Canyon of Vorotan River<\/strong>.
\nYou will have an opportunity to row in the abundant river\u00a0and at the same time to enjoy the beauty of picturesque\u00a0natural scenes: deep canyons, pointed mountain peaks,\u00a0island-fortresses. Never forget to follow the recommendations of experienced guides who should by all means\u00a0accompany you during your rafting tours through the\u00a0river. Well, now I am sure that the amateurs of wild\u00a0nature are going to pack their expeditionary utensils to\u00a0travel to one of the most gorgeous sights of Armenia.
\nAfter visiting Devil\u2019s Bridge it is our pleasure if you\u00a0share your experience and the photos with us to publish\u00a0them with your words and name.<\/p>\n

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