Halidzor Fortress
Հալիձորի բերդ
A 17th–18th-century fortress on a hill west of Kapan, where the national hero Davit Bek once held out against Persian forces.
Halidzor Fortress was built in the 17th century. Its walls, towers and Church of the Virgin are well preserved. In 1727, Davit Bek led an Armenian army that held the fortress and repelled a large Persian force. It is a symbol of the Syunik national liberation struggle. The fortress stands on a hill west of Kapan and overlooks the town and Mount Khustup. Entry is free, and it is about 10 minutes' drive from Vahanavank. Note that it shares its name with the village of Halidzor, where the Tatev Wings lower station is located, but the two are different places.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Vahanavank
- Tatev Monastery
- Great Hermitage of Tatev
- Devil's Bridge (Satani Kamurj)
- Wings of Tatev
- Shinuhayr Kusanats Anapat
- Old Khot Village
- Goris Stone Forest & Old Goris Caves