Tatev ropeway, Armenia
From series “The Longest Ski-Lifts and Cable Trams in the World”Year: 2010. Lenght: 5 700 meters. Height: 320 meters.
Tatev ropeway is one of the most popular sights in Armenia. It was opened in October, 2010. This aerial tramway was built to connect the settlements Halidzor and Tatev separated by deep Vorotan Gorge. Near the settlement of Tatev there is an ancient monastery, which has long attracted curious tourists. Specifications of the tramway are very impressive. It’s 5,700 meters long; the passenger cabin can accommodate up to 25 people at the same time.
Given that the cabin moves at the speed of 37 km/h, it takes less than 12 minutes to overcome the formidable part of the road. It’s also worth noting that the cableway is very high; it’s more than 320 meters above the gorge. A week after the opening of Tatev cable car, a significant event occurred - it was mentioned in the Guinness Book of Records as the world's longest non-stop double track cable car.
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