55km from Yerevan. See location
Amberd fortress was built from 7 to 13cc. It is one of the biggest fortresses and one of the high-mountain attractions of Armenia. Located at 2300m on the slope of Aragats mountain.
Just 20km from Amberd, there is high-mountain lake Kari 3207m, where you will fell the altitude and enjoy the beautiful view to southern Aragats.