[Armenia] Tatev Monastery, the most beautiful monastery in Armenia

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Tatev Monastery, considered the most beautiful monastery in Armenia, stands in a deep valley in southern Armenia.

This cliff-top monastery, built in the 9th century, flourished as an important educational institution in medieval Armenia. At its peak, it is said to have housed nearly 600 monks.

The monastery is located deep in the mountains, and while it takes a long time to reach, a cable car, certified by Guinness as the world's longest (5,752m), opened in 2013 and connects the town at the foot of the mountain.

There is an observation deck along the mountain path a short distance from the monastery.

Parking is free.
There's also a small cafe-like shop.

The view was breathtaking, almost like a RPG.

📍Location: Tatev, Syunik Province, Armenia
💰Free admission
🕒Opening Hours: 10:30 AM - 7:00 PM (May - August), 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM (September - April)
🕒Closed on Mondays
🚗Access: Approximately 4.5 hours by car from the capital, Yerevan, or 45 minutes by car from the nearest city, Goris. Alternatively, take the cable car from Goris. One-way adult fare: 6,500 AMD/approx. JPY 2500 (March - November), 4,000 AMD/approx. JPY 1600 (December - February), round-trip fare: 9,000 AMD/approx. JPY 3500 (March - November), 5,500 AMD/approx. JPY 2200 (December - February)

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