Georgian Churches

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

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

Agara Monastery

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

Agara Monastery — Agara Monastery in Uraveli gorge

National Heritage Monument

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

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

Vardzia

Carved into the cliffs, this cave city once contained 3,000 dwellings spread across 19 levels

Vardzia cave city — Vardzia Cave Monastic Complex

UNESCO Tentative List

Kumurdo Cathedral

A 10th-century masterpiece featuring rare five-apse architecture and refined medieval stone carving

Kumurdo Cathedral — Kumurdo Cathedral in winter

National Heritage Monument

Sapara Monastery

Finely carved stone sanctuaries and layered medieval architecture

Sapara Georgia 19th — View to Sapara Monastery and fortress, 19th

National Heritage Monument

Zarzma Monastery

A 10th-century inscription recording a Georgian-Byzantine campaign and victory, 14th-century frescoes, and a large bell tower

Zarzma Monastery — View of Zarzma Monastery

National Heritage Monument

Timotesubani Monastery

Unique 12th-century wall paintings in the heart of a lush, virgin forest

Timotesubani wall painting — Timotesubani wall painting — Photograph captured in the 19th century

UNESCO Tentative List