Georgian Churches

Georgian Orthodox churches, monasteries, basilicas, chapels, fortified church complexes, and religious ensembles


Kortskheli Church

A 17th-century site in Georgia, Samegrelo, where Catholic missionaries once served

Open arched portico
Western facade with its open arched portico
National Heritage Monument

Likani Church

A mystical, earth-buried monastic complex and a half-hidden monastery surrounded by breathtaking nature

Georgia church near Borjomi
Hidden greatness of Likani Church
Cultural Heritage Monument

Katskhi Monastery

10th-Century Geometric Perfection

Katskhi Savior Church, 10th Century
Famous six-apsidal Katskhi Monastery
National Heritage Monument

Agara Monastery

A lost monastery complex in Georgia, in the mysterious forests of Uraveli

Agara Monastery
Agara Monastery in Uraveli gorge
National Heritage Monument

Bolnisi Sioni

A 5th-Century Masterpiece of Architecture and Ancient Literacy on the UNESCO Tentative List

Bolnisi Sioni Cathedral of the Dormition of the Virgin Mary
Bolnisi Sioni Cathedral of the Dormition of the Virgin Mary
UNESCO Tentative List

Upper Vardzia Monastery

11th Century Basilica Built by Eristavi Liparit Predating the Vardzia Cave Complex

carved stone cross and historical inscription Georgia Vardzia
Ancient carved stone cross and historical inscription at the Upper Vardzia monastery, Georgia
UNESCO Tentative List

Martvili Monastery

Overlooking the vast Kolkhida Plain, Martvili Monastery preserves a 7th-century church and remarkable medieval frescoes

Martvili monastery 19th
View of the Martvili Monastery Complex, late 19th century
National Heritage Monument

Shiomgvime

Ancient hermit caves high in the cliffs, in a natural amphitheatre founded by one of the Thirteen Assyrian Fathers

Shiomgvime Georgia Mtskheta
The photo shows Shiomgvime Monastery with hermit caves visible in the cliffs
National Heritage Monument

Ubisa Monastery

Founded in the 9th century, Ubisa Monastery is famed for its 14th-century frescoes

Ubisa Monastery
Ubisa, Imereti, Georgia
National Heritage Monument

Blue Monastery Tbilisi

Known as the "Blue Monastery" due to its original blue-tiled roof, as confirmed by archaeological excavations

Blue Monastery
Blue Monastery, Tbilisi
Cultural Heritage Monument

Barakoni Church

Built by Rostom, the Eristavi of Racha. The church’s founder is historically noted for being blinded by King Solomon the Great of Imereti

Barakoni church Rostom Eristavi grave
Grave of Rostom, Eristavi of Racha, founder of this church
National Heritage Monument

Ninotsminda Cathedral

A 6th-century fortified complex featuring a unique church, a residential palace, and a distinct, multi-level belltower

Ninotsminda Cathedral
Ninotsminda Cathedral, AD 575
National Heritage Monument

Zemo Krikhi Church

Building is adorned with refined fretwork and stone-cut images, including lion figures carved at the base of the apse

Zemo Krikhi church
Zemo Krikhi church
National Heritage Monument

Vale Mother of God Church

A 10th-century masterpiece adorned with expressive stone carvings and reliefs

Vale Mother of God Church
A basilica adorned with finely carved stone ornaments
National Heritage Monument

Zedazeni Monastery

A place where, in the 6th century, John of Zedazeni and the Assyrian Fathers lived and carried out their spiritual mission, surrounded by breathtaking forests and stunning panoramic views

From Zedazeni, amazing panoramic views open over Tbilisi, Mtskheta, Jvari Monastery...
From Zedazeni, amazing panoramic views open over Tbilisi, Mtskheta, Jvari Monastery...
National Heritage Monument

Anchiskhati Basilica

One of the oldest religious and architectural monuments of Tbilisi

Anchiskhati Basilica 1900
Anchiskhati Basilica in 1900
National Heritage Monument