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St. George's Church

The first temple on St. Nino's grave was built by King Mirian in the 4th century. In the 5th century, the temple was expanded by Vakhtang Gorgasali, and it acquired the form of a three-nave basilica in the 8th-9th centuries. In the Middle Ages, the coronations of the Kakhetian kings took place here. By the beginning of the 19th century, the diocese included more than a hundred churches. According to an inscription in the church, in the…
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Monastery Etiquette

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Please maintain silence and speak quietly within the monastery grounds to preserve the peaceful atmosphere for prayer.

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Photography and video recording are not permitted inside the churches and sacred areas.

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We kindly ask that you dress modestly. Head coverings are recommended for women when entering sacred spaces.

May your visit bring you peace and spiritual enrichment.