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Georgia's Sacred Sites

This collection highlights the architectural and spiritual landmarks of Kakheti, ranging from the 6th-century rock-hewn cells of David Gareja to the 11th-century Alaverdi Cathedral. The list includes the royal citadel of Gremi, the pilgrimage site of Bodbe where Saint Nino is buried, and rare structures like the double-domed Gurjaani Kvelatsminda. These sites showcase diverse Georgian Orthodox styles, including early basilicas and medieval tetraconch designs, set against the backdrop of the Alazani Valley and the Gombori Range.

Georgia's Sacred Sites — Kaart
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A

Gremi

Gremi is a 16th-century architectural monument – the royal citadel and the Church of the Archangels – in Kakheti, Georgia.
Paata Vardanashvili / CC BY 2.0
B

Alaverdi

Alaverdi Monastery is a Georgian Eastern Orthodox monastery located 25 km from Akhmeta, in the Kakheti region of Eastern Georgia.
C

Davit Gareja Monastery

A 6th-century rock-hewn monastery complex on the semi-desert slopes of Mount Gareja, containing hundreds of cells, churches, and refectories.
D

St. Nino Monastery

A major pilgrimage site and nunnery built over the burial site of Saint Nino, the 4th-century evangelist who brought Christianity to Georgia.
E

Dzveli Shuamta

A monastic complex featuring a 5th-century basilica and two 7th-century domed churches, representing some of Georgia's earliest Christian architecture.
F

Peristsvalebis eklesia ("ghvtaeba")

An 8th-9th century Transfiguration church located within the Ikalto Monastery complex, known for its proximity to the historic Ikalto Academy.
G

Qvelatsmindis eklesia

A medieval church of All Saints located within the Ikalto monastic complex.
H

Samebis eklesia

A small early medieval Trinity church situated within the grounds of the Ikalto Monastery.
I

Kvetera Church

Kvetera Church is a Georgian Orthodox church in a historic fortified town of Kvetera in Kakheti.
J

Taraki St.George church"Vedrebela"

A medieval Georgian Orthodox church located in the abandoned village of Taraki, built with traditional stone masonry.
K

David Gareja Lavra

The main monastery of the David Gareja complex, featuring the Church of the Transfiguration and the tomb of Saint David Garejeli.
L

Udabnos monasteri ( zeda eklesia)

A rock-cut monastery within the David Gareja complex, renowned for its 9th-13th century frescoes depicting biblical scenes and royalty.
M

Gurjaani Kveladtsminda

An 8th-century church of the Dormition, notable as the only surviving example of a double-domed church in Georgia.
N

St. Mariam Church

A traditional Georgian Orthodox church dedicated to the Dormition of the Mother of God, featuring medieval stone construction.
O

St. Marine Church

A small Orthodox church located in the vicinity of Telavi.
P

Avalishvilebis darbazuli eklesia(avaliant saqdari)

A late medieval hall-type church associated with the Avalishvili noble family.
Q

Didi kvabebi (gamokvabulebis kompleksi )

A complex of large caves and rock-cut structures in the Gareja desert used by medieval monastics.
R

Shahiani Trinity

A medieval Trinity church in the village of Shashiani, constructed with local cobblestone and brick.
S

Darbis ghvtismshoblis sakh. eklesia

A rural Georgian Orthodox church dedicated to the Mother of God.
T

Sabue piklebis koshki

The ruins of a fortified tower and religious site constructed from slate in the Sabue region.
Gremi
Rijden
Alaverdi
Rijden
Davit Gareja Monastery

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