About
Explore a massive, atmospheric abandoned soviet radio-optical telescope.
Why go
- Feels like a forgotten sci-fi movie set
- A surreal place to see
- Monument to Soviet-era scientific ambition
Must try
- Explore the control room with vintage equipment
- Climb the huge rusty dish
- Explore the massive white dish
- Explore the surrounding structures
- Climb the yellow tower to the top platform
Pro tips
- Arrange a driver for the day for easier return
- Pay the entrance fee of 2000 AMD
- Hike from the nearby monastery
- Join an organized tour via Viator or GetYourGuide
- Consider hiring a local guide
Good to know
- Getting in is not legal, bribe the guard
- Some areas feel dodgy and shaky
- The site is in a state of disrepair
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Rating
4.7 / 5
Opening Hours
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
Phone: +374 93 998708