no info
🕗 opening times
| Monday | ⚠ | |||||
| Tuesday | ⚠ | |||||
| Wednesday | ⚠ | |||||
| Thursday | ⚠ | |||||
| Friday | ⚠ | |||||
| Saturday | ⚠ | |||||
| Sunday | ⚠ | |||||
GeorgiaThe Mtskheta Church of Jvari (Holy Cross)
nearest Church
1.192 km
1.598 km
2.831 km
3.785 km
4.416 km
4.571 km
5.117 km
5.261 km
5.385 km
6.116 km
6.29 km
๐ all categories
AccountingAdministrative area level 1AirportAmusement parkAquariumArt galleryAtmBakeryBankBarBeauty salonBicycle storeBook storeBowling alleyBus stationCafeCampgroundCar dealerCar rentalCar repairCar washCasinoCemeteryChurchCity hallClothing storeColloquial areaConvenience storeCourthouseDentistDepartment storeDoctorElectricianElectronics storeEmbassyEstablishmentFinanceFire stationFloristFoodFuneral homeFurniture storeGas stationGeneral contractorGrocery or supermarketGymHair careHardware storeHealthHome goods storeHospitalInsurance agencyJewelry storeLaundryLawyerLibraryLiquor storeLocal government officeLocalityLocksmithLodgingMeal deliveryMeal takeawayMosqueMovie theaterMoving companyMuseumNatural featureNeighborhoodNight clubParkParkingPet storePharmacyPlace of worshipPlumberPoint of interestPolicePoliticalPost officePremiseReal estate agencyRestaurantRoofing contractorRouteSchoolShoe storeShopping mallSpaStadiumStorageStoreSubway stationSupermarketSynagogueTrain stationTransit stationTravel agencyUniversityVeterinary careZoosublocality level 1
David Tevzadze
::JVARI The masterpiece of Early Christian Orthodox architecture Jvari Monastery is dated 585-604 cc AD. Located on the hill top near the town Mtskheta, it is listed in UNESCO World Heritage Site list in 1994. The name is translated as the Monastery of the Cross. According to traditional accounts, in the early 4th century Saint Nino stayed here to pray and erected a wooden cross on Mtskhetaโs highest hill. The church was built on the crest of a cliff at a confluence of the rivers Mtkvari and Aragvi. It is a representative of the tetra conch architectural type that was popular not only in Georgia but also in Byzantine world. Jvari served as a model for many other churches in the country. Unusual and varied relief sculptures decorate its faรงades. The importance of Jvari complex increased over time and attracted many pilgrims. According to the legend pilgrims visiting the site shed tears while praying and the nearby natural lake was named the Lake of tears. The harmonious relationship between the landscape, architectural forms and divisions, the well-thought-out disposition of decorative elements and splendid relieves carved on big slabs of a stone give the south and east walls special expressiveness. Among the reliefs of the east wall are found the portraits of the kings who built the church. Included in UNESCO world heritage sights, the monument is still used for major celebrations. Driving distance from Tbilisi is 19 km (20 min)
Janice Dias
::The place is beautiful... it was however very windy the day we went... you can see the entire city from up here... the church is also very beautiful..
Maxim Tsalkin
::Veto nice view to Aragvi
Jerry George
::Visited during Feb, the whole place was covered with Snow. Like a White blanket. Beautiful place.. U'll get a lot of Photo Ops.
Miroslav Kranjc
::Jvari church is outstanding monument of Georgian architecture. It is positioned on the top of the rocky slope above Mtkvari and Aragvi rivers. Under it one can see the town of Mtskheta, which used to be the capital of the Kingdom of Iberia. In the interior one can really feel the history of the place and see why it is part of world heritage.