ROAD TAKING TO TATEV MONASTERY TO BE RECONSTRUCTED
ARMENPRESS
July 20, 2010
GORIS
The number of visitors to the Tatev monastery has notably reduced. Head
of the village Murad Simonyan told Armenpress that if 3-4 years ago the
number of visitors reached 50-55 thousands annually, last year their
number was only 15 000. This year it is already notable that their
number will be less. The head of the village said the only reason of
it is the road of the village which is difficult to pass. The visitors
confess that they hardly persuade the drivers to bring them to Tatev.
The construction of the Tatev cable way – the longest in the world –
is in process after which the road issue will also be solved.
The visitors of the monastery are people of different gender, age
and profession. Part of them are Armenians, the others are Diaspora
Armenians and foreigners. In case of wish, the head of the village
said, the tourists have an opportunity to stay in the village for
a night or two. Residents of the village offer their mansions with
that purpose. Though the head of the village says the budget of the
community is not increased.
From: A. Papazian
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