Georgian Churches

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


UplisTsikhe Cave City

“Fortress of God” – 1st millennium BC rock-hewn city with streets and temples, built on a riverbank, major Silk Road trading hub

Uplistsikhe Georgia
View of Uplistsikhe Cave Town
UNESCO Tentative List

Surami Fortress

A legendary fortress at Georgia’s historic crossroads, forever holding the myth of bricked-up Zurab

Georgia, Surami fortress
Georgia, Surami fortress 19th
National Heritage Monument

Ateni Sioni Church

7th-century masterpiece in a scenic valley, renowned for ancient frescoes, stone reliefs, and Atenuri wine

Ateni Sioni view
Ateni Sioni view from southeat
National Heritage Monument

Samtavisi Cathedral

Abode of the Assyrian Fathers and a masterpiece of medieval architecture, renowned for its stone ornaments.

Samtavisi complex
Samtavisi Monastery, bell tower, and wall — late 19th century
UNESCO Tentative List
National Heritage Monument

Kvatakhevi Monastery

A breathtaking monastery complex in the forest by the river, holding tragic history and strict rules for women

Kvatakhevi Monastery
Kvatakhevi Monastery 19th
National Heritage Monument

Urbnisi Cathedral

A Sixth-Century Basilica Built Within an Ancient City

Georgia Urbnisi
Urbnisi Cathedral of Saint Stephen
National Heritage Monument