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AKHALI SHUAMTA
KAKHETI NUNNERY COMPLEX
175 km from Tbilisi
14th C
Akhali Shuamta (New Shuamta) nunnery complex is situated two kilometers from Dzveli Shuamta in a picturesque area along the Gombori Pass. The nunnery was built by Kakhetian King Levan II and Queen Tinatin in the 16 century. The complex includes a cruciform church with high cupola and a bell tower.
The church is decorated with 16th century fine frescoes depicting the scenes of Christ's life as well as of the Royal Family: King Levan II, Queen Tinatin and their son Georgi.
ALAVERDI
KAKHETI CROSS-DOMED CHURCH
155 Km from Tbilisi
11 th C
Alaverdi - cathedral is a symbol of blossoming of the Georgian culture. Built in 11th c - in a period of great cultural and political development of the country, it was one of the biggest Georgian structures and the tallest church of its time. The exterior is decorated with five elegant arches, the facade carries excellent stone decorations.
These often represent vine and sun symbols. The mural painting was badly damaged during the centuries, but some frescoes are partially restored. Cathedral is surrounded by impressive defensive walls.
ANANURI
MTIULETI FORTRESS & CHURCH
60 Km from Tbilisi
16 th - 17 th CC
Ananuri architectural complex belonged to the house of the Eristavi of Aragvi - a violent local ruler. The characteristic architectural design of the late medieval period includes a fortress, two churches, an old watch tower, prison and civic buildings.
Located on the famous Georgian Military Highway it stood as a guardian to the Northern boarders of Georgia. A picturesque view of reservoir spread bellow opens from the base of the Ananuri Fortress.
ATENI SIONI
KARTLI CROSS-DOMED CHURCH
78 Km from Tbilisi
7 th C
Ateni Sioni is a masterpiece of monumental architectural art. It stands on a cliff side on the outskirts of a small village. The church dates back to the first half of the 7th century. It is built of carved greenish-grey sandstone which turns red when it gets old. It has two entrances: southern and northern ones. The walls of the church display unique Georgian writings of different periods. The murals, completed in the second half of the 11th century, follow the old Georgian traditional iconographical style. Most of the splendid frescoes are still visible today.
ANCHISKHATI
TBILISI BASILICA TYPE CHURCH
1 Km from Liberty Squire
6 th C
Anchiskhati Church is the only survived church of the first five churches built in Tbilisi in 5th century. This three-nave basilica was dedicated to the Virgin Mary but in 17th century acquired appellation of Anchiskhati, as the Anchiskhati icon was moved to this church from the Monastery of Anchi in the southwest of the country. The icon dates from the twelfth century and is the work of Beka Opizari - a famous goldsmith of the period.In front of entrance to the church, stands an elegant bell tower, typical of the late medieval Georgian style.
BAGRATI
IMERETI RUINS OF DOMED CHURCH
250 Km from Tbilisi
10 th - 11 th CC
Bagrati church of the Assumption of the Virgin was built by King Bagrat III in Kutaisi, in 1003 AD. It is a marvellous example of domed-church architecture from the high Medieval period, noted with impressive examples of stone carving.
Partially ruined cathedral is situated on the top of the hill called Ukimerioni and commands a splendid view of Georgia's second city, Kutaisi. This was an ancient citadel, a royal palace and one of the most important castles from 6th to 17th c.
BETANIA
KARTLI CUPOLA CHURCH
60 Km from Tbilisi
12 th - 13 th CC
Betania The cupola church of 12th-13th was built of hewn stones and later repaired with bricks. The church is beautifully located in a lush forest in the surroundings of Tbilisi. Fragments of beautiful murals are preserved inside the church. The portraits of King George III, Queen Tamar and her son Lasha-Giorgi. are kept here.
BIRTVISI
KARTLI FORTRESS
80 Km from Tbilisi
14 th C
The Birtvisi medieval fortress and towers, surrounded by rocky hills, deep canyons and impressive scenery, were built by local Lords. For centuries the Birtvisi defence system was in-conquerable, only at the end of 14th century this territory was taken by Tamerlane.
BOLNISI
KARTLI BASILICA
60 Km from Tbilisi
6 th - 7 th CC
Bolnisi sioni is a three-nave basilica built in 5th c. The capitals and columns are decorated with geometric carvings, patterns depicting vegetables and pictures of birds and animals. The capital of the baptistery is decorated with a cross, peacocks and a bull head with another cross between its horns. Bolnisi Sioni has Georgia's most ancient inscriptions dating from the late 5th century, mentioning Bishop David and King Peroz.
