Regional sacred-site guide
Sacred sites in Kakheti
Explore 10 sacred places in Kakheti, Georgia, with a regional map and links to detailed site guides.
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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...
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.
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.
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.
Ikalto Monastery
Ikalto, Kakheti, Georgia
The entry covers Ikalto Monastery's church precinct and associated academy ruins, keeping both within the exact complex boundary.
Khirsa Monastery
Tibaani, Kakheti, Georgia
The record covers Khirsa Monastery at Tibaani and its immediate monastic precinct, using the corrected whole-site location.
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.
Nekresi Monastery
Kvareli, Kakheti, Georgia
The record covers the Nekresi monastery precinct on the ridge and not the full archaeological footprint of the former settlement below.
Ninotsminda Cathedral, Sagarejo
Sagarejo, Kakheti, Georgia
The record covers the Ninotsminda monastery at Sagarejo, including the largely ruined historic cathedral and the active convent; it is not Ninotsminda town in...
Key questions
Kakheti sacred-site questions
How many sacred sites are listed in Kakheti?
This regional guide currently includes 10 sacred sites in Kakheti, Georgia.
Which traditions are represented in Kakheti?
The most represented traditions in the current guide include Georgian Orthodox Christianity.
Can I view Kakheti sacred sites on a map?
Yes. Switch to map view to compare the listed places, then open a site page for coordinates and visiting context.