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Samtavisi Cathedral

Abode of the Assyrian Fathers and a masterpiece of medieval architecture, renowned for its stone ornaments.
Samtavisi Basilica 6th
Foundation of the 6th-century basilica built by Ilarion, one of the 13 Assyrian Fathers
UNESCO Tentative List
National Heritage Monument

Metekhi

Analogue of Jerusalem’s Gethsemane Virgin Mary Church and Former Site of the Brutal Imperial and Soviet Metekhi Prison
Metekhi Church
Metekhi Church against the backdrop of Narikala Fortress
UNESCO Tentative List
National Heritage Monument

Gelati Monastery

Founded by King David, the Protector of Medieval Eastern Christendom: A 12th-Century Royal Monastery, Academy, and Observatory.
Gelati monastery complex
Gelati Monastery Complex, an early 19th-century painting
UNESCO World Heritage Site

Svetitskhoveli Cathedral

Mtskheta the Second Jerusalem and the hallowed ground where the Holy Robe of Christ found its eternal resting place
Old Mtskheta photo
1870. Mtskheta from Jvari Monastery. The confluence of the Mtkvari and Aragvi, a lone raft, and the majestic cathedrals of Svetitskhoveli and Samtavro. In the distance, the road to Shio-Mgvime
UNESCO World Heritage Site
National Heritage Monument

Poti Cathedral

A Miniature Hagia Sophia in the Heart of Georgia
Poti Cathedral photo
Poti Cathedral under construction. The Rioni (Phasis) River bridge to the left and the historic Poti Tower to the right
National Heritage Monument

Samtavro Monastery

Saint Nino's Sacred Blackberry Bush with XVII c. frescoes and Saint Gabriel’s resting place
Mtskheta's Triple Heritage: Samtavro, Svetitskhoveli, and Jvari
UNESCO World Heritage: Three sites in one frame — Samtavro Monastery, Svetitskhoveli Cathedral, and Jvari Monastery atop the mountain.
UNESCO World Heritage Site

Kazreti Trinity

From chained lions to celestial angels—witness the breathtaking stone artistry of the 13th-century Kazreti Trinity
Kazreti Trinity photo
Kazreti Trinity's enclosure wall
National Heritage Monument

Nokalakevi – Archaepolis

Archaeopolis is an ancient city and the former capital of the Kingdom of Egrisi
Secret stone stairs and tunnel leading to the Tekhuri river in Archaeopolis
Hidden passage and secret tunnel to the river in Nokalakevi fortress
UNESCO Tentative List
National Heritage Monument

Bagrati Cathedral

Symbol of united Georgia, proudly overlooking Kolkhis and Iberia—it withstood centuries of relentless fire and cannonade, yet stands proud to this day
Bagrati Cathedral
Cathedral of the Dormition
National Heritage Monument

Sioni Cathedral

Historic Main Church of Tbilisi, Home to St. Nino's Cross and Resting Place of Patriarch Ilia II
Sioni Cathedral
Sioni Cathedral 19 century
UNESCO Tentative List
National Heritage Monument