Shavnabada Monastery

Kvemo Teleti, Georgia

Shavnabada Monastery is a medieval Georgian Orthodox monastic complex that is located upon Shavnabada Mountain. It was named in honor of St. George who, according to a local legend, wore a black cloak (shavi nabadi, hence the mountain’s name) while leading the army of the king of Georgia in one of the victorious battles of the time. The monastery of Shavnabada is known for a rare variety of wine, also called Shavnabada, made by the monks there.

St. Georg's Church was built by the Bourticsyans family in the late 19th century. The bell tower dates from 1888.

Address

ს6, Kvemo Teleti, Georgia

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Details

Founded: 19th century
Category: Religious sites in Georgia

Rating

4.8/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Binu Samuel (3 years ago)
Very beutiful view from the compound Shavnabad - St. George Monastery in the south-east of Georgia, 30 km from Tbilisi. It was founded in the St. George Church in 1992 with the blessing of the Catholicos-Patriarch of All Georgia Elijah II. Shavnabada - St. George Monastery in South East Georgia, 30 km from Tbilisi.

ALEXIOS ALEXIOU (3 years ago)
One beautiful place and very historical place

Grigoli Lemr (3 years ago)
Stunning

Ekaterina Ekaterina (3 years ago)
Loved the place with stunning views,legend has told a told about the place a lot and worth seeing

mamuka matsaberidze (5 years ago)
Is perfect

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