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Regional sacred-site guide

Sacred sites in Mtskheta-Mtianeti

Explore 9 sacred places in Mtskheta-Mtianeti, Georgia, with a regional map and links to detailed site guides.

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Ananuri Fortress Complex
Georgian Orthodox Christianity

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.

Armazi Archaeological Site
Historical Georgian and regional religious traditions

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.

Gergeti Trinity Church
Georgian Orthodox Christianity

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.

Jvari Monastery
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.

Lomisi Monastery
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.

Samtavro Monastery
Georgian Orthodox Christianity

Samtavro Monastery

Mtskheta, Mtskheta-Mtianeti, Georgia

The site is the Samtavro monastic and church complex in Mtskheta, a distinct component within the World Heritage ensemble.

Shio-Mgvime Monastery
Georgian Orthodox Christianity

Shio-Mgvime Monastery

Mtskheta, Mtskheta-Mtianeti, Georgia

The record covers the Shio-Mgvime monastery complex near Mtskheta; the surrounding caves are historic monastic features, not a promise of unrestricted cave access.

Svetitskhoveli Cathedral
Georgian Orthodox Christianity

Svetitskhoveli Cathedral

Mtskheta, Mtskheta-Mtianeti, Georgia

The site is Svetitskhoveli Cathedral and its immediate ecclesiastical precinct, one component of the Historical Monuments of Mtskheta.

Zedazeni Monastery
Georgian Orthodox Christianity

Zedazeni Monastery

Saguramo / Mtskheta, Mtskheta-Mtianeti, Georgia

The entry concerns Zedazeni Monastery and its immediate precinct on the ridge north of Mtskheta, not the entire Saguramo landscape.

Key questions

Mtskheta-Mtianeti sacred-site questions

How many sacred sites are listed in Mtskheta-Mtianeti?

This regional guide currently includes 9 sacred sites in Mtskheta-Mtianeti, Georgia.

Which traditions are represented in Mtskheta-Mtianeti?

The most represented traditions in the current guide include Georgian Orthodox Christianity, Historical Georgian and regional religious traditions.

Can I view Mtskheta-Mtianeti 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.