Samtavro Convent is an interesting place to visit during your trip to Mtskheta, a short train ride away from Tbilisi. It is a beautiful church and area, filled with stunning art work and imagery. Many people visit to make prayers and light candles. The convent is particularly renowned for housing the relics of St. Gabriel. Believed to have been built in the 4th century by King Mirian III and reconstructed in the 11th century by King George I, it is considered the first Georgian church. The architecture is extraordinary and the surrounding views are scenic. While there are guides available, some visitors prefer to explore at their own pace. The town around the convent also offers old-style alleys and kiosks where you can find local delicacies such as honey and wine. Although the restaurants in the tourist area may be slightly expensive, Samtavro Convent is definitely worth a visit for its cultural and peaceful atmosphere. Even if you are not religious, this cozy temple and the town around it are a must-see when in Tbilisi.
Address:
RPW9+H84, Mtskheta
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06.09.23
Marina
Interesting place to visit during your visit to Mtskheta.
31.07.23
Joe
When in Tbilisi
You have to take a train and go Mtskheta.
Just 25 minutes away
Full of beautiful churches and Samtavro is one
29.07.23
Graham
A beautiful church and area to visit. Many people go to make prayers, lighting candles. Beautiful art work & imagery.
25.06.23
Suyash
Just an amazing place to be.
09.05.23
Arun
Holy Church where St. Gabriel relics are kept. Must visit place when you visit Georgia.
07.04.23
สุพรรษา
Built presumably in the 4 th century by the king Mirian 3 and reconstructed in the 11 th century by the king of Georgia 1 . Luis and Aragvi rivers as the place of the first Georgian church. Must to visit
02.03.23
Andrey
The site is good, but I missed some explanatory plates or something similar. There are a lot of guides proposing their help, but I would prefer my own pace
26.02.23
karthick
Ancient monastery with extraordinary architecture and scenic views around. Restaurants around this tourist area is a bit expensive. Must visit in Mksheta.
03.12.22
Alexander
Beautiful, cultural, peaceful. I am not religious but this cozy temple and town around are must to visit if you travel to Tbilisi. It was just 20gel to go there on taxi, so take a shot.
26.11.22
Hiba
Worth a visit as it is a nice cathedral with a wide garden. You can go there for many reasons and check out the old style alleys and kiosks. You can find honey, wine and many other delicacies near the Church.
10.10.22
Lewis
A gorgeous little church in the grounds of a larger one. The frescoes are beautiful. In fact the entire village of Mtskheta is loaded with stunning churches. It's what it's known for and why many a tourist goes up there. Engaging setting in.. Read more » the mountains north of Tbilisi.
17.08.22
Ekaterina
Ancient holy place in Mtskheta,Saint Gabriel’s body is kept in the church.
11.08.22
parth
Very soothing environment, a must go.
05.08.22
Badri
Holy, beautiful, historical and peaceful place.
25.06.22
Cesar
Great holy church with Saint Gabriel relics. I wish the nun inside church acts nice with visitors
12.05.22
Micheal
Great place and history to know.
12.01.22
Greg
Samtavro’s Convent is situated in Mtskheta; after arriving, we walked the grounds and visited a small Museum 1 (lari). There is a small chapel on the grounds that is worth peeking inside as it has some beautiful frescoes painted on the walls. T.. Read more »here is no fee to visit this Convent
3btraveler
23.06.21
Veriko
Very interesting and informative for your trip
19.05.21
Ramaz
Its Beautiful place
25.03.21
Мишанья
Great place, lovely people, brilliant weather ...
20.03.21
Klaas
Great very old church. 400 AD
02.10.20
RuRu
Great place realy loved it
13.09.20
Mr
Beautiful lovely frescoes and set in a beautiful picturesque place well worth a visit
31.08.20
Tamara
A very important and interesting historical place for Georgia. If you ar fond of old beautiful churches, don't hesitate to visit it
10.06.20
shwan
i visited it in 2013
Samtavro is an Orthodox Christian monastery complex that combines Samtavro Transfiguration Church and Nunnery of St. Nino in Mtskheta, Georgia. Built presumably in the 4th century by the King Mirian III, and reconstructed in the .. Read more »11th century by the King George I and Catholicos-Patriarch Melchizedek I, Samtavro is an important Early and High Medieval historical and architectural monument, protected by UNESCO. Samtavro church is cross-in-square temple, with archature [sic?] and other decorations typical for the 11th century Georgian architecture. The famous Georgian Saint monk Gabriel is buried in the yard of Samtavro Church.
08.02.20
Dan
Pleasant place with a local market just by it.
With ashort walk you can find all short of souvenirs and typical food and sweets
22.10.19
FRANK
3 Star Average
When I reach here then I saw long fine trees(not sure somehow same smell) Yard of church was under-construction. When I just get in and it was the time of pray. song of Nuns and Father(not sure, pastor or brother). I learn how to make.. Read more » cross on my body that I was always confused hand should be right or left(head - vally - right shoulder - left shoulder).
10 or 15 minutes later I go to the chair and felt mood of church. It was also one of impressive moments in life.
05.08.19
Muhammad
Good place to know about history and nice museum there. And this is run by women. Went from tbilisi to see this and enjoyed my trip. There is open area outside. The walls and the overall construction is amazing. Great attention to detail is given. Am.. Read more »azing
02.01.19
Marina
It is here, where Mikhaïl Yurievich Lermontov wrote his famous poem Mziri ( The Novice). I’m posting just a little paragraph. On the pictures below you can see the matching names and places. Enjoy! However it’s even better to go and .. Read more »see it ?
A few years ago,
There whereas, plums, noise,
Embraced, like the two sisters,
The streams of Aragva and Kura
There was the monastery. Beside the mountain
And now the pedestrian sees
The pillars of the collapsed gate,
And the tower and the church vault;
But not much is smoked under it
The spoons bless fragrant smoke,
Not to hear the singing in the late hour
Of the begging monks for us.
Now the gray-haired old man,
The half-dead guard of the ruins,
By the people and by the death is forgotten,
Sweeps away the dust from the gravestones,
Whose the inscription says
About the glory of the past - and about that
How depressed by his crown,
Same king, in same year,
To Russia have handed his people.
***
And God's grace come in
At Georgia! It is blossomed
Since then, in the shadow of their gardens,
Do not fear of an enemies
Behind the face of the friendly bayonets.
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