Ashtarak Old Bridge

The Old Bridge of Ashtarak is an elegant three-arched stone bridge built in 1664 over the Kasagh River by the merchant Mahdesi Khoja Grigor. Its three arches of unequal span step gracefully across the gorge, and the structure has survived in fine condition for over three and a half centuries. Today the shaded area along the river beneath the bridge is a popular picnic spot, cool and green even in summer. Set in the historic lower part of Ashtarak near the town's ancient churches, the bridge is a charming and peaceful place to pause and take in the riverside scenery.