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Wings of Tatev Cable Car

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Ride the world's longest reversible cable car, the "Wings of Tatev," and enjoy the surrounding scenery

Price: on request

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The Tatev cable car is the world's longest passenger aerial tramway of the pendulum type, built in 2010, with a length of almost 6 km. It is also the longest non-stop three-cable tramway in the world, as confirmed by the Guinness Book of Records. It connects the village of Halidzor with the Tatev Monastery complex, one of Armenia's most important historical and cultural monuments. The journey takes 12–15 minutes. During the ride, enjoy the stunning views of the surrounding mountains and gorges, as well as the magnificent view of Tatev Monastery, which sits on the edge of the gorge. The "Wings of Tatev" has three stations: lower, intermediate, and upper. At the lower station, visitors can buy tickets and board a cabin that holds about 25 people. As it moves upward, the cable car rises to a height of about 320 meters above the Vorotan Gorge. After arriving at the upper station, visitors can explore Tatev Monastery, founded in the 9th century. The monastery complex includes several buildings and churches, among them the Holy Mother of God and Saints Peter and Paul, and represents an important religious and cultural center for the Armenian people.

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Hours: December–February
TueWedThuFriSatSun10:30–17:30
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March–April
TueWedThuFriSatSun10:00–18:00
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May–September
TueWedThuFriSatSun10:00–19:00
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October–November
TueWedThuFriSatSun10:00–18:00
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a ride every 30 min. Первый рейс отправляется в 10:30, последний в 17:30 Первый рейс отправляется в 10:00, последний в 17:45 Первый рейс отправляется в 10:00, последний в 18:45 Первый рейс отправляется в 10:00, последний в 17:45

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Spring: In the city, spring is good for walking, but the weather is changeable.

In the regions, there may still be snow in the mountains or mud on the trails — check the elevation of your route, not just the calendar in Yerevan.
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Summer: In the city it is hot; plan for water, shade, and shifting activities to the morning or evening.

In the regions it is cooler at altitude, but the sun is harsher — protection and a supply of water are essential.
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Autumn: In the city, autumn is often comfortable for sightseeing.

In the regions, it gets dark earlier and the weather in the mountains turns faster — don't apply a "city" schedule one-to-one to a longer trip out.
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Website: https://www.tatever.am/ru/tickets-and-hours-of-operation

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