Apostolic monastery & longest cable car in the world
The Tatev monastery is an Armenian Apostolic monastery, an imposing jewel in the mountains of Armeniathat dates back to the ninth century. Located on the edge of the deep Vorotan ravine, the monastery offers enchanting views over the River Vorotan. In the 15th century it played an important role in the development of cultural life, the most important Medieval University of Armenia was located in this centuries-old monastery.
Reach the monastery by using the 'Wings of Tatev', the longest cable car in the world with a length of 5.7 kilometres. Step in and enjoy beautiful views over green mountains during the ride and see the monastery getting closer and closer. The cable car, listed in the Guinness World Records as 'the longest non-stop double-track cable car' in the world, takes you in eleven minutes to the magnificent Tatev monastery.
