Ani - Inside the walls
Inside the city walls (after paying a small entrance fee of 5 Türkish Lira (less then 2 Euros), a large area reveils to your eyes. The terrain is rough and it takes a couple of hours to see the whole site. The beauty of Ani is not only because of the magnificent buildings on the site, but also the overwhelming environment, giving you a true feeling of being in a complete empty world. The ravines on the border with Armenia contrast beautifully with the Armenian mountains behind and despite the emptiness you're surrounded by large quantities of birds providing the site with some natural sound from times to times. It's truly magic!
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In the estimation of the Landmarks Foundation (a non-profit organization established for the protection of sacred sites) this ancient city...
"needs to be protected regardless of whose jurisdiction it falls under. Earthquakes in 1319, 1832, and 1988, Army Target practice and general neglect all have had devastating effects on the architecture of the city. The city of Ani is a sacred place which needs ongoing protection".
Ani - Inside the walls
Inside the city walls (after paying a small entrance fee of 5 Türkish Lira (less then 2 Euros), a large area reveils to your eyes. The terrain is rough and it takes a couple of hours to see the whole site. The beauty of Ani is not only because of the magnificent buildings on the site, but also the overwhelming environment, giving you a true feeling of being in a complete empty world. The ravines on the border with Armenia contrast beautifully with the Armenian mountains behind and despite the emptiness you're surrounded by large quantities of birds providing the site with some natural sound from times to times. It's truly magic!
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In the estimation of the Landmarks Foundation (a non-profit organization established for the protection of sacred sites) this ancient city...
"needs to be protected regardless of whose jurisdiction it falls under. Earthquakes in 1319, 1832, and 1988, Army Target practice and general neglect all have had devastating effects on the architecture of the city. The city of Ani is a sacred place which needs ongoing protection".