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The “Tatever” (Wings of Tatev) ropewayas won an international competition

The “TaTever” ropwway has won the World Travel Awards 2024 competition and has been recognized as the “World’s Leading Ropeway” for the third time. It surpassed other countries in the competition, including Bolivia, Brazil, Vietnam, Canada, New Zealand, the USA, and the UAE. In 2021 and 2023, the ropeway also outperformed other countries in the same competition.

The official award ceremony took place on November 24 in Madeira, Portugal.

“Tatever” has 5.7 km lenght. It was built in 2010. The ropeway connects the village of Halidzor in the Syunik province to the Tatev Monastery complex. It is located 320 meters above the Vorotan Gorge. The ropeway is a non-profit project, with all proceeds directed towards the restoration of the Tatev Monastery and the development of local communities.

The “World Travel Awards” is often referred to as the “Oscar of Tourism.” It is considered the highest recognition in the industry.

Satenik Avetisyan