Tatev is a top 3 destination in Armenia. The monastery itself is one of the best you'll see anywhere, and the gondola ride is definitely a top attraction for Armenia. It's pretty far south of the capital, but anyone traveling in Armenia should spend some time in the South anyway. While you're down there visit Areni, Khor Virap, Noravank, and... More

Visiting Tatev monastery was one of the highlights of my recent trip to Armenia. I highly recommend taking the scenic cable car that whisks you up there in about 10 min. The views from the top are absolutely breathtaking and unforgettable.

I took a weekend tour to visit Tatev Monastery as it is quite far from Yerevan. The roads in Armenia are not great, but the gravel road leading to Tatev was the worst by far. Our driver seemed to take great delight in going as fast as he could as well as overtaking all other cars on this very narrow,... More

By the 9th century Tatev was one of the largest and the most famous monasteries in Armenia with over 1000 monks, and by the 14th century it had become a major theological university with an impressive list of alumni. The road to the monastery goes through a gorge with very steep slopes. At the bottom of the gorge is the... More

I'd seen pictures of Tatev Monastery in both of my guidebooks, so I was determined to stop by and see it for myself while backpacking around Armenia. It's pretty hard to get to, which I think discourages many tourists to Armenia. But if you have the time, this really should be a must-see for any trip to Armenia. The setting... More