Jvari
347 reviews
April 4
The view of the city from here is absolutely breathtaking! Jvari Monastery is beautifully preserved, maintaining its historical charm and significance. A must-visit spot for anyone who appreciates stunning landscapes and rich history!
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August 22, 2024
Wow, i can't have any words to descript this church. Inside of church a ancient wooden cross, that stand in that place over than 1000 year. Awesome and fantastic.
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June 17, 2023
Fantastic view, great place to have a wedding or a picnic with family. You can take a cab from city to go there. Easy to catch back cab to the city via Yandex.
February 9
An interesting Orthodox church in a beautiful view point.
- from here you can enjoy a beautiful view of the confluence of the Kura and Aragvi rivers.
- there is an incredibly beautiful road leading to the temple. stop and admire a couple of places.
- The temple makes an amazing impression. I'm coming to touch the stones, which are fifteen hundred years old.
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January 26
We traveled in January 2025. A beautiful place and a majestic temple, even the shades of cinnamon in nature, instead of green, do not detract from its grandeur and antiquity. In Lermontov's poem Mtsyri, this monastery is mentioned. From the observation deck, there is a view of the confluence of the two rivers Kura and Aragva, the photo shows that the water of the Aragva River is clear, and the Kura is muddy. In the center of the temple is a huge cross, after which the temple is named. All the interiors of Georgian temples are quite ascetic compared to temples in Russia, but the antiquity of the buildings more than makes up for it. We have the same faith, so you can light candles and submit notes, venerate the shrines in all the temples you visit, and even receive the blessing of the priests. It was our first time in Georgia, but we felt at home.
Have a good rest, everyone.
The Javari Monastery and the Monastery of the Holy Cross are one and the same. Different name.
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November 27, 2024
It is a very beautiful place that you want to visit every time you visit Georgia:
- The temple stands on the very edge of the cliff, if you look from the side of Mtskheta, it seems that the temple is one with the rock, as if its continuation
- There is a great view of the city and the river from here
- You can visit the Temple itself, it is open
- It is always very windy here, so it is worth considering this when planning a trip, especially in spring or autumn. It is quite hot here in summer.
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April 17
Beautiful old church. I really liked the view of the first capital of Georgia, Mtskheta. Getting to it is simple and pleasant. I advise you to drink pomegranate juice, it's very tasty.
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March 13
The most beautiful place in Georgia with a wonderful view of the mountains and the confluence of the two sister rivers Aragvi and Kura. I've driven by it many times and always wanted to get here. Finally, in the summer of 24, we arrived here and were impressed.
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April 4
There is a very picturesque road leading to the church, you can stop and admire it. The church itself is located on a hilltop with a magnificent view of the confluence of the Aragvi and Kura rivers.
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May 11
It's a very beautiful and atmospheric place. Located on the mountain at the confluence of the rivers Kura and Aragva. It's definitely worth a look. An ancient Orthodox church built on the site of a pagan temple.
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November 26, 2024
For 20 lari, my husband and I took a taxi to Jvari from Tbilisi in 40 minutes. We liked this option more, so we explored the monastery for almost 3 hours without looking back at anyone waiting. I had to "catch" a taxi back in the Yandex Go app (paid in cash) when he picked up and left other tourists. We were out of season and there were few taxis coming. It was a bit problematic to leave, but as I understand it, as a last resort, local merchants can help call a taxi to Mtskheta. The way back is much more expensive (25 lars to the center of Mtskheta in 20 minutes), we saw the city there. And 2.5 laras for the bus to Tbilisi. There was no public transport from Jvari.
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March 17
The infrastructure of one of the main tourist-frequented churches in the country is represented by several shabby tables with small bottles of sun-heated water and a manual juicer from the time of the Georgian SSR. There will be nothing at all along the way for the entire six kilometers. We will climb only from the Zagesi side, from the Mtskheta side the road is in such a condition that only descent is possible and that with difficulty. The church itself is beautiful. Only a taxi or a rented car. Hiking here is only for trained hikers.
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March 2
A wonderful place, a must-see when visiting Tbilisi!
Very beautiful nature, breathtaking view of the confluence of the two rivers Kura and Aragvi.
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January 11
A historical place with a deep history. Architecture is very interesting!
A must-visit!
Great photos can be taken!
I recommend it! 😀
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February 14
A few years ago,
Where, merging, they make noise,
Embracing, like two sisters,
Streams of Aragva and Chickens,
There was a monastery. Because of the mountain
And now a pedestrian sees it.
Pillars of the collapsed gate,
Both the towers and the church vault;
But it doesn't smoke under it.
Incense burners,
You can't hear the singing at a late hour
Praying monks for us.
Now there's an old man with gray hair,
a half-dead guardian of the ruins.,
Forgotten by people and to death,
Sweeps the dust off the tombstones,
Which the inscription says
About the glory of the past — and about that,
How
is such and such a king dejected by his crown, in such and such a year,
He handed over his people to Russia.
And God's grace descended
To Georgia! She was blooming
Since then, in the shade of their gardens,
Do not be afraid of enemies,
3a the edge of friendly bayonets.
It's a very beautiful place
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November 6, 2024
A beautiful place, an ancient architectural monument, shrouded in beautiful legends. Even for a non-religious person, it will be interesting to see this temple as an object of cultural heritage of ancient, Christian, original Georgia.
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December 23, 2024
Be sure to include it in the program for visiting Georgia.
Go to the temple and then admire the views,
at the confluence of two rivers,
remember Lermontov.... "Mtsyri"
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April 17
A legendary place, definitely worth a visit, before visiting or during, I recommend reading about this place - there is a lot of information on the Internet.
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May 15, 2024
It's just an incredibly beautiful place. The temple is located at an altitude overlooking the mountains and the rivers merging in a kiss, as Lermontov wrote. Inside it is quite modest, but I think they go there not for the sake of decorated walls, but to ask for help. It is best to get to the temple by taxi or car, because it will be difficult and long to get down from there to the cities.
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November 22, 2024
A beautiful place near Tbilisi, especially if you combine it with a visit to Mtskheta.
The church itself, if I'm not mistaken, is 8th century and the walls have been blowing for thousands of years of history. Unfortunately, in the evening, pm could not get inside, but they admired the confluence of the Kura and Aragvi rivers, described by Lermontov in Mtsiri:
Where, merging, they make noise,
Hugging like two sisters,
Streams of Aragva and Chickens,
There was a monastery.
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April 10
Definitely a place of power. Stay longer. Stunning view of Mtskheta. Take extra clothes with you, it's cold upstairs, the wind is blowing. You can take a taxi from Tbilisi. And to the other side as well.
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September 16, 2024
A beautiful temple on the top of the mountain, which offers a beautiful view of Mtskheta, the river and the village. There are a lot of tourists and local wedding processions. Here you can see how Georgians get married
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April 26
Lermontov's fans will love it. The same monastery from Mtsiri.
There is no public transport. We took a taxi there. You can't order a taxi back.
But we found a short path down through the gorge and along the road to the bus. We walked about 40 minutes on foot.
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September 20, 2024
One of the most beautiful places in Georgia, a magnificent view of the mountain and the temple itself. A combination of history and aesthetics. Come here every time. The confluence of two rivers is fascinating
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April 13
a very ancient church, in excellent condition, with a beautiful view of Mtskheta, the confluence of 2 rivers.
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November 28, 2024
Wonderful air, picturesque nature, beautiful buildings with a great historical past.
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September 16, 2024
A very beautiful place, an old temple of the 6th century. According to legend, it was in this place that Saint Nino put her cross. The temple is in operation and under repair, the views from the observation deck are simply fantastic, the confluence of two rivers Kura and Aragvi, the city of Mtskheta is below. There is a parking lot nearby.
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September 8, 2024
The oldest and most popular church in Georgia with a magnificent view of the confluence of the Kura and Aragvi. There are always a lot of people, the church is very ascetic inside, repairs are underway. Nearby there are souvenir shops and horses
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February 21
It is
now clear why Mikhail Yuryevich Lermontov chose this particular place to write Mtsyri.
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October 8, 2024
An amazing place, the confluence of two rivers, mountains, the most powerful energy. The temple is not large, it is active, services are held, a lot of guides conduct excursions.
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January 11
A must-visit, magnificent views, a sense of the sanctity of the place, the only thing is the large number of visitors
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October 1, 2023
A place with amazing energy and stunning views. Even the air is saturated with history. Of the minuses - there are always a lot of tourists. To citizens of Russia, if you come by taxi, I recommend not to let go of a taxi, it is better to overpay for a simple one than to have a problem with returning later. Russian cards do not work, and since the car will follow you from afar, Yandex can only make cashless payments. Thus, even with a pocket full of cash lari, you risk not leaving or you will have to overpay the local bombmiles.
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January 5
It is a very beautiful place where Aragvi and Kura merge.The temple itself is powerful, it exudes energy, which is charged!
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September 2, 2024
The ancient monastery rises above the city of Mtskheta, where two rivers join. We went up by car. Very beautiful. There are a lot of tourists, which is not very comfortable.
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January 7
Look for time without tourists. The place of power is always significant. I would like to be with my wife and son only.... And just read the story. It's worth it. In silence. Even in winter
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November 10, 2024
Beauty is a specific place of power. Be sure to go down the stairs to the source. The test is not easy, but the water there is magical. Take the bottle and take it home. I'll take a spoon for 50 liters. Treats a variety of problems including infertility. There is a list of couples who had children after the visit. The minister is very kind, he will tell you everything and show you
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January 20
A picturesque place. A must-visit, for communion with the culture of Georgia
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December 14, 2024
It's a wonderful place. Historically significant and indescribable beautiful views ❤
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September 15, 2024
A wonderful place, wonderful memories of summer and Georgia. I highly recommend you to visit. A delight for the eyes and soul at any time of the year.
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March 5
It is very beautiful and soulful in this temple! And what a view of Mtskheta opens can not be conveyed!
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July 17, 2024
Jvari was built in the VI century in honor of the Holy Cross, located at the confluence of the Kura and Agarva rivers, this is an unusual place, the color of the rivers is different, around the mountain, the Svetitskhoveli temple is visible below, there are souvenir shops, a toilet is paid. I recommend a visit.
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March 22, 2024
Amazing view! The atmosphere is incredible. It's like diving into the past. The energy is felt in the temple itself, the sense of faith is heightened. I don't want to go out. Icons, a cross - it is impossible to convey in words, it must be seen.
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October 3, 2024
It seemed that I had forgotten the words of people — and that terrible scream was born in my chest, As if my tongue had not been used To another sound since childhood…
This place inspired Lermontov to write Mtsyri
And he continues to inspire with strength and peace of mind, gives energy and peace to all who are able to take from what they see, hear, and feel.
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January 11
A magical, fabulous place. If you will be in Tbilisi, be sure to come here.
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October 23, 2024
It's a beautiful place. You feel awe from the height, from the beauty and from understanding how old this place is. The only drawback is a lot of tourists.
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September 28, 2024
A place of power. According to legend, M.Y. Lermontov wrote "Mtsyri" here. The confluence of the Kura and Aragvi rivers is visible from the mountain. The free wind brings thoughts of freedom. I have already come here twice and I dream of coming again. The temple is working, services are going on. There is a parking lot nearby, a small market. And from the height you can enjoy the views of ancient and young Mtskheta
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September 30, 2024
A place where everyone needs to visit. You get into it and are transported back to ancient times. The temple of what stands inside is incredibly beautiful. The unique confluence of Aragva and Kura
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May 7, 2024
One of the oldest Orthodox churches in Georgia. Beautiful view (panorama), lucky Kazbek was clearly visible. Parking, a small bazaar.
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August 18, 2024
Fantastic location , nature, views, the confluence of 2 rivers, Aragvi and Kura, parking is free, thank God, there are no bribes.
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May 6, 2023
The temple is very beautifully located!!! The confluence of the rivers is best seen from his balcony. A small cozy room of the temple, now under restoration. There is a large parking lot and a good road. View of the monastery on the temple. Holy places on different shores🙂
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