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Georgia
Georgia brings together sacred architecture, pilgrimage traditions, and landscapes shaped by memory, ritual, and local devotion.
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Akhali Shuamta Monastery
Telavi, Kakheti, Georgia
The entry covers Akhali, or New, Shuamta and its functioning convent precinct; Old Shuamta is a separate historical complex.
Alaverdi Cathedral
Akhmeta, Kakheti, Georgia
This record centers on St George Cathedral within the Alaverdi Monastery complex in Kakheti while recognizing the walls, bell tower, palace, wine cellar, and bathhouse as...
Ananuri Fortress Complex
Ananuri, Mtskheta-Mtianeti, Georgia
The record covers the Ananuri fortified ensemble and its church components on the Aragvi, without describing every secular structure as sacred.
Anchiskhati Basilica
Tbilisi, Tbilisi, Georgia
The entry covers Anchiskhati Basilica in historic Tbilisi and not other churches connected with the Anchiskhati name or icon.
Armazi Archaeological Site
Mtskheta, Mtskheta-Mtianeti, Georgia
This record is Armaztsikhe on Bagineti Mountain, the acropolis west of Mtskheta; it does not include the distinct Armaziskhevi necropolis across the river.
Ateni Sioni Church
Ateni, Shida Kartli, Georgia
Ateni Sioni Church is a documented church in Ateni, Shida Kartli, Georgia, connected with Georgian Orthodox Christianity....
Ateshgah of Tbilisi
Tbilisi, Tbilisi, Georgia
The record covers the masonry ruin called Ateshgah in upper Old Tbilisi, reached through a residential courtyard; it is not an active fire temple or mosque.
Bagrati Cathedral, Kutaisi
Kutaisi, Imereti, Georgia
Rising from Ukimerioni Hill above Kutaisi, Bagrati Cathedral has witnessed the unification of Georgia, the coronation of its greatest king, and centuries of destruction...
Barakoni Church
Tsesi, Racha-Lechkhumi and Kvemo Svaneti, Georgia
The record covers Barakoni Church at the Rioni–Lukhuni river confluence and its immediate precinct, not the surrounding valley.
Batumi Cathedral of the Mother of God
Batumi, Adjara, Georgia
Batumi Cathedral of the Mother of God is a documented cathedral in Batumi, Adjara, Georgia, connected with Georgian Orthodox Christianity....
Batumi Mosque
Batumi, Adjara, Georgia
Batumi Mosque is a documented mosque in Batumi, Adjara, Georgia, connected with Islam....
Bedia Cathedral
Bedia, Abkhazia, Georgia
Bedia Cathedral is a documented cathedral in Bedia, Abkhazia, Georgia, connected with Georgian Orthodox Christianity....
Betania Monastery
Kojori / Tbilisi area, Kvemo Kartli / Tbilisi, Georgia
Betania Monastery is a documented monastery in Kojori / Tbilisi area, Kvemo Kartli / Tbilisi, Georgia, connected with Georgian Orthodox Christianity....
Bodbe Monastery
Sighnaghi, Kakheti, Georgia
The record covers Bodbe Monastery, its convent precinct, and publicly managed pilgrimage areas associated with Saint Nino, not the whole village.
Bolnisi Sioni Cathedral
Bolnisi, Kvemo Kartli, Georgia
Bolnisi Sioni Cathedral is a documented cathedral in Bolnisi, Kvemo Kartli, Georgia, connected with Georgian Orthodox Christianity....
Chitakhevi Saint George Monastery (Green Monastery)
Borjomi, Samtskhe-Javakheti, Georgia
Chitakhevi Saint George Monastery (Green Monastery) is a documented monastery in Borjomi, Samtskhe-Javakheti, Georgia, connected with Georgian Orthodox Christianity....
Church of the Savior in Chazhashi
Chazhashi, Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti, Georgia
The record is limited to the Church of the Savior in Chazhashi and does not treat the entire village or every Svan tower as this sacred site.
Dzveli Shuamta Monastery
Telavi, Kakheti, Georgia
This record is strictly the Old Shuamta complex in the forest; nearby New Shuamta is a separate active convent with its own entry.
Ejmiatsin Armenian Church, Tbilisi
Tbilisi, Tbilisi, Georgia
This record covers St Etchmiatsin Church in Tbilisi’s Avlabari district, not the cathedral at Vagharshapat in Armenia or another church with the same dedication.
Gelati Monastery
Kutaisi, Imereti, Georgia
Founded in 1106 by King David IV as both monastery and academy, Gelati rises on a wooded hillside above the Tskaltsitela River as the spiritual and intellectual heart of...
Gergeti Trinity Church
Stepantsminda, Mtskheta-Mtianeti, Georgia
The record covers Gergeti Trinity Church and its immediate ecclesiastical precinct above Stepantsminda, not Mount Kazbek or the wider valley.
Great Synagogue of Tbilisi
Tbilisi, Tbilisi, Georgia
This entry is the larger Sephardic synagogue on Kote Abkhazi Street, distinct from Tbilisi’s second active synagogue and from the wider Jewish quarter.
Gremi Church of the Archangels
Gremi, Kakheti, Georgia
The entry covers the Church of the Archangels within Gremi's monastic precinct, while the fortress and excavated town remain related but separate components.
Gudarekhi Monastery
Tetritskaro, Kvemo Kartli, Georgia
Gudarekhi Monastery is a documented monastery in Tetritskaro, Kvemo Kartli, Georgia, connected with Georgian Orthodox Christianity....
Ikalto Monastery
Ikalto, Kakheti, Georgia
The entry covers Ikalto Monastery's church precinct and associated academy ruins, keeping both within the exact complex boundary.
Jumati Monastery
Lanchkhuti, Guria, Georgia
Jumati Monastery is a documented monastery in Lanchkhuti, Guria, Georgia, connected with Georgian Orthodox Christianity....
Jvari Monastery
Mtskheta, Mtskheta-Mtianeti, Georgia
The record covers Jvari Church and its immediate monastic precinct above Mtskheta, not the whole hill or the entire UNESCO property.
Kala Church of St Kvirike and St Ivlita
Kala, Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti, Georgia
Kala Church of St Kvirike and St Ivlita is a documented church in Kala, Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti, Georgia, connected with Georgian Orthodox Christianity....
Kashveti Church
Tbilisi, Tbilisi, Georgia
The record covers Kashveti Church of St George on Rustaveli Avenue between the National Gallery and the Georgian Museum of Fine Arts.
Katskhi Monastery
Katskhi, Imereti, Georgia
The record covers Katskhi Monastery and its church in Katskhi village; the nearby Katskhi Pillar is a separate sacred site with different access.
Katskhi Pillar
Katskhi, Imereti, Georgia
The record covers Katskhi Pillar, its summit hermitage, and the public religious area at the base while distinguishing their access levels.
Khirsa Monastery
Tibaani, Kakheti, Georgia
The record covers Khirsa Monastery at Tibaani and its immediate monastic precinct, using the corrected whole-site location.
Khobi Monastery
Khobi, Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti, Georgia
This record covers Khobi Monastery's cathedral and immediate precinct in Samegrelo, not the surrounding town or other Khobi landmarks.
Kintsvisi Monastery
Kareli, Shida Kartli, Georgia
Kintsvisi Monastery is a documented monastery in Kareli, Shida Kartli, Georgia, connected with Georgian Orthodox Christianity....
Kumurdo Cathedral
Akhalkalaki, Samtskhe-Javakheti, Georgia
Kumurdo Cathedral is a documented cathedral in Akhalkalaki, Samtskhe-Javakheti, Georgia, connected with Georgian Orthodox Christianity....
Kvatakhevi Monastery
Kaspi, Shida Kartli, Georgia
Kvatakhevi Monastery is a documented monastery in Kaspi, Shida Kartli, Georgia, connected with Georgian Orthodox Christianity....
Kvetera Church
Akhmeta, Kakheti, Georgia
The sacred component is Kvetera's church inside the bounded fortress and settlement; the entire archaeological site is not treated as an active church.
Laghami Church of the Transfiguration
Mestia, Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti, Georgia
The entry covers the specific Laghami Church of the Transfiguration in Mestia and not the wider neighborhood or other Svan churches.
Lamaria Church
Ushguli, Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti, Georgia
This record covers the hilltop Mother of God church called Lamaria above Ushguli; it does not turn the whole UNESCO village community into a single attraction.
Lashkendari Church, Mount Lashkendar
Tkvarcheli, Abkhazia, Georgia
Lashkendari Church, Mount Lashkendar is a documented church in Tkvarcheli, Abkhazia, Georgia, connected with Christianity....
Lashtkhveri Archangel Church (Taringzel)
Mestia area, Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti, Georgia
Lashtkhveri Archangel Church (Taringzel) is a documented church in Mestia area, Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti, Georgia, connected with Georgian Orthodox Christianity....
Likhauri Church
Ozurgeti, Guria, Georgia
Likhauri Church is a documented church in Ozurgeti, Guria, Georgia, connected with Georgian Orthodox Christianity....
Lomisi Monastery
Mleta, Mtskheta-Mtianeti, Georgia
The record covers Lomisi Monastery on its mountain and the publicly documented pilgrimage connection from Mleta, not every route or ritual location.
Lower Betlemi Church
Tbilisi, Tbilisi, Georgia
The record covers Lower Betlemi Church on Tbilisi's historic ascent and does not merge it with the Upper Betlemi Church of the Nativity.
Manglisi Sioni Cathedral
Manglisi, Kvemo Kartli, Georgia
Manglisi Sioni Cathedral is a documented cathedral in Manglisi, Kvemo Kartli, Georgia, connected with Georgian Orthodox Christianity....
Martvili Monastery
Martvili, Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti, Georgia
The entry covers Martvili's cathedral and monastic precinct and not the municipality, canyon, or unrelated attractions sharing the name.
Metekhi Church
Tbilisi, Tbilisi, Georgia
The mapped place is Metekhi Church on its Tbilisi promontory, distinct from the wider neighborhood, monument, and river viewpoint.
Mgvimevi Monastery
Chiatura, Imereti, Georgia
The record covers the Mgvimevi monastery buildings and principal cave above Chiatura, not every cave or cliff path in the Kvirila valley.
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What sacred sites can I explore in Georgia?
Pilgrim Map lists sacred places in Georgia across living worship sites, heritage landmarks, pilgrimage destinations, and culturally significant landscapes. The current guide lists 82 sites organized by region and tradition.
Which traditions are represented in Georgia?
The most represented traditions include Georgian Orthodox Christianity, Christianity, Historical Georgian and regional religious traditions, Islam, Historical regional religious traditions, Armenian Apostolic Christianity.
How should I plan a sacred-site visit in Georgia?
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