Tatev Monastery (Goris) FAQs In 2026 - 2027

The Tatev Monastery is a 9th-century historical monastery located in southeastern Armenia, near the town of Goris in the Syunik Province. It is one of the oldest and most famous monastery complexes in Armenia, situated on a large basalt plateau overlooking the Vorotan River Gorge.

Tatev Monastery can be accessed by road or via the 'Wings of Tatev' aerial tramway, which is the longest reversible cable car line in the world. The monastery is about 250 kilometers southeast of the capital city, Yerevan, and can be reached by car or through organized tours.

The 'Wings of Tatev' is a 5.7 km long cable car that connects the village of Halidzor with the Tatev Monastery. It holds the record for the world's longest non-stop double track cable car. The ride offers breathtaking views of the Vorotan Gorge and surrounding landscapes.