Tsunda Church – A Medieval Treasure near Vardzia
Just 7 km from Vardzia, Tsunda Church is a late medieval St John the Baptist church set above the Mtkvari Valley amid ancient settlement remains, terraced fields and the fortress landscape of Tmogvi.
Ubisa Monastery – Medieval Frescoes on the Road to Kutaisi
Hidden beside the road to Kutaisi, Ubisa Monastery preserves exceptional 14th-century frescoes associated with the master Damiane, a 9th-century church and a remarkable four-storey medieval tower.
Shio-Mgvime Monastery – Cave Monastery near Mtskheta
Founded in the 6th century by St Shio, Shio-Mgvime Monastery lies in a secluded gorge near Mtskheta, surrounded by ancient churches and more than one hundred historic monastic caves.
Sapara Monastery, Georgia – Frescoes, History & Visiting Guide
Hidden in a forested gorge near Akhaltsikhe, Sapara Monastery combines medieval Georgian architecture, exceptional frescoes, Jakeli dynasty history and one of the most atmospheric settings in Samtskhe-Javakheti.
Samtavro Monastery – St Nino, Georgia’s First Christian Rulers and Medieval Mtskheta
Samtavro Monastery in Mtskheta connects some of the most important chapters of Georgian Christianity, from St Nino and Georgia’s first Christian rulers to an 11th-century cathedral and the grave of St Gabriel Urgebadze.
Samtavisi Cathedral – A Masterpiece of Medieval Georgian Architecture
Built in 1030, Samtavisi Cathedral is one of Georgia's most influential medieval churches, famous for its elegant proportions, monumental carved cross, intricate stone ornament and historic frescoes.
Samshvilde – The Ruins of an Ancient Fortified City near Tbilisi
Explore Samshvilde, an ancient fortified city in Kvemo Kartli where medieval churches, archaeological remains and ruined defensive walls occupy a dramatic plateau above the Khrami and Chivchavi rivers
Old Shuamta Monastery – Early Georgian Architecture near Telavi
Hidden in the forests near Telavi, Old Shuamta Monastery preserves a remarkable 5th-century basilica and two 7th-century domed churches from the formative period of Georgian Christian architecture
Nikortsminda Cathedral: Medieval Sculpture and Architecture in Racha
Nikortsminda Cathedral in Racha is one of Georgia’s outstanding medieval churches. Built in 1010–1014, it is famous for intricate stone carvings, biblical reliefs, colourful frescoes and its beautiful mountain setting near Ambrolauri.
New Shuamta Monastery: Queen Tinatin’s 16th-Century Monastery in Kakheti
New Shuamta Monastery near Telavi is a remarkable 16th-century royal foundation built by Queen Tinatin of Kakheti. Explore its tall brick architecture, historic frescoes, Khakhuli icon tradition and close connection with nearby Old Shuamta.
