Georgian Churches
Georgian Orthodox churches, monasteries, basilicas, chapels, fortified church complexes, and religious ensembles
Akhali Shuamta
Resting in the beautiful woods during her wedding journey, the queen discovered the tree from her childhood dream. This is where her vision became reality
National Heritage Monument
Dzveli Shuamta
6th–7th century monastic complex of three churches, featuring one of Georgia's earliest triple-church basilicas
National Heritage Monument
Surami Fortress
A legendary fortress at Georgia’s historic crossroads, forever holding the myth of bricked-up Zurab
National Heritage Monument
Zarzma Monastery
A 10th-century inscription recording a Georgian-Byzantine campaign and victory, 14th-century frescoes, and a large bell tower
National Heritage Monument
Kvetera Church and Fortress Complex
11th-century Kvetera Church, an exceptionally beautiful Georgian monument defined by striking yellow stone and deep blue tiles
National Heritage Monument
Kashveti Church
A historic church in the heart of Tbilisi, renowned for Lado Gudiashvili’s frescoes and striking architecture
National Heritage Monument
Ateni Sioni Church
7th-century masterpiece in a scenic valley, renowned for ancient frescoes, stone reliefs, and Atenuri wine
National Heritage Monument
Tsalenjikha Cathedral
Unique 13th-century Byzantine frescoes. The episcopal throne attached to a pillar is an extremely rare feature. The church stands in a beautiful tropical landscape
National Heritage Monument
Samtavisi Cathedral
Abode of the Assyrian Fathers and a masterpiece of medieval architecture, renowned for its stone ornaments.
UNESCO Tentative List
National Heritage Monument
Akura MamaDaviti
Church hides unique medallions of men and a rare, striking depiction of Christ as the Sun
National Heritage Monument
Sanagire Church
Hidden in this ancient and mystical forest lies an 11th-century church, a unique fusion of basilican and domed styles that served as the main sanctuary of a long-abandoned monastery
National Heritage Monument
Mgvimevi Monastery
Rock-hewn monastery complex built into cliffs
National Heritage Monument
Vachnadziani Kvelatsminda
Unique and unparalleled architectural design, a remarkable monument of Georgia’s 9th-century Transitional Period
National Heritage Monument
Ikalto Monastery Complex
Caucasus Mountains view; 12th-century academy, wine cellar and qvevri; monastic complex built by the Assyrian Fathers
National Heritage Monument
Alaverdi Monastery
At the foot of the breathtaking Caucasus Mountains stands a cathedral founded by the Assyrian Fathers
UNESCO Tentative List
Sioni Cathedral
Historic Main Church of Tbilisi, Home to St. Nino's Cross and Resting Place of Patriarch Ilia II
UNESCO Tentative List
National Heritage Monument