Jvari

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Level 14 Local Expert

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!

Hadi A.

Level 4 Local Expert

⚠️ Tourist Alert / Warning: Avoid This Shop ⚠️ I am sharing this as a serious warning to fellow tourists. Please avoid this shop and be especially cautious of the individual in the picture. My experience here was extremely unprofessional and aggressive: Deceptive Payment Practices: When I asked if they accepted card payments, the staff member confirmed they did. However, instead of using a standard, secure bank-issued card terminal (which is the norm in Georgia), he tried to use an unknown, suspicious method on his personal phone. Failed Transaction & Hostility: After his phone method failed twice, I politely informed him that I did not have cash and would leave the drink. Instead of understanding, he became visibly angry and aggressive. False Accusations: He later approached a person I had just happened to be speaking with at the shop and falsely claimed that I had consumed the drink and was trying to return it—a complete lie. Coercion: Because of his aggressive behavior, he forced that bystander—who was not even with me—to pay for the drink simply because I had been talking to them. This behavior is completely unacceptable. As tourists, we expect the same standard of service and security found in other reputable establishments across Georgia. Threatening visitors and forcing innocent bystanders to pay for a failed, non-standard transaction is not only unprofessional but also detrimental to the reputation of the local tourism industry. Please stay away from this shop to avoid being scammed or harassed.

Artak Harutyunyan

Level 9 Local Expert

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.

Incognito 9267

Level 16 Local Expert

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.

Timofey

Level 8 Local Expert

Very beautiful

Сергей Грачёв

Level 9 Local Expert

An interesting monument. The current monastery was built on the foundations of a Zoroastrian temple in the 7th century AD. . The observation deck offers beautiful views of the confluence of two rivers: the Kura and the Aragvi (I recommend rereading "Mtsiri"), as well as Mtskheta. There is a path to the healing holy spring located below. There is a parking area, and pavilions with souvenirs and fruits for tourists. I recommend visiting, preferably with a good guide.

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Александр Б

Level 22 Local Expert

It's a very beautiful place.Of course, there are a lot of tourists, but this indicates the popularity of this place.The views are gorgeous as always, both at the confluence of the two rivers and Mtskheta.The temple is undergoing restoration, so everything is in the woods, but of course you can see something.

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Utkelova Marina

Level 30 Local Expert

The same view from Lermontov's Mtsyri. An ancient monastery on the top of a mountain where heaven meets earth. The view of Mtskheta is the best photo frame. One of the main symbols of Georgia. It is located on a high mountain opposite Mtskheta. The view of the confluence of two rivers and the city is incredibly beautiful. The church itself is very ascetic and powerful. One can feel its antiquity and grandeur. Be sure to walk around it along the path — the views from each side are amazing. The strongest impression of the trip! I advise you to combine it with a visit to Svetitskhoveli.

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Людмила Л.

Level 26 Local Expert

A beautiful ancient majestic Christian temple at the confluence of the Aragvi and Kura rivers, surrounded by observation decks, parking for vehicles below. The scenery is simply magnificent

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Юрий 🌍

Level 16 Local Expert

Jvari is a temple on a rock directly above the place where the Aragvi flows into the Kura. "Jvari" means "Cross" in Georgian. 🔸Is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. Entrance and parking are free. The temple is small. The observation deck offers a beautiful view of Mtskheta, Svetitskhoveli Cathedral and the junction of Aragvi with Kura. In clear weather, you can see the mountains outside the city. There were rows of souvenirs in the parking lot. A tree of desires grows at the foot. Ribbons are tied to its branches. 🔸A staircase leads down from the landing to the source of St. Nino. The descent is not easy, but the water is collected there. I recommend you to visit, the place is beautiful.

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Катерина К

Level 9 Local Expert

A wonderful place, the view from the mountain to the confluence of two rivers is amazing. Visiting the monastery is free of charge. Parking for cars is free. It is convenient to stop by on the way from Mtskheta.

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460386 Елена

Level 23 Local Expert

A great, atmospheric, spiritual place. Magnificent view of Mtskheta and the confluence of the Kura and Aragvi rivers. I remembered Lermontov's poems "Mtsyri".... 100% recommend you to visit.

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Kристина

Level 20 Local Expert

It's a very beautiful place. It was located high in the mountains. A salted place. Closes at 7 o'clock

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Sofka

Level 6 Local Expert

Jvari Temple is a unique opportunity to touch the rich history and culture of our beautiful Georgia. The architecture of the temple is simple and minimalistic, which is memorable and haunting. Inside there is an indescribable atmosphere and a feeling of tranquility and spirituality, the place where you and God are. The view is amazing, as Lermontov wrote: "Where they merge, they make noise.", Hugging like two sisters, Streams of Aragva and Chickens, There was a monastery..." Be sure to visit this place if you are in Tbilisi.

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Марина Федорова

Level 26 Local Expert

"Where, merging, they make noise, Hugging each other, like two sisters, Streams of Aragva and Kura, There was a monastery. Because of the mountain And now a pedestrian sees it. Pillars of the collapsed gate, And the towers, and the church vault...." Yes, this is the very place that inspired Mikhail Yuryevich Lermontov to write the poem "Mtsyri". Little has changed over the past hundred years.... Kura and Aragvi are still hugging each other, the collapsed gate points to the entrance to the monastery, the old walls of the temple are majestic and monumental. Beautiful, archaic, poetic. I recommend you to visit.

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Natalia

Level 13 Local Expert

The most beautiful view of Mtskheta. The Georgian monastery, which offers an impressive panorama of the historical capital of Georgia and the confluence of the Kura and Aragvi rivers. This place was immortalized by Lermontov in the poem Mtsyri. Inside the temple there is a pedestal on which, according to legend, stood the cross of Saint Nino. Definitely worth a visit! Admission is free, there is convenient Parking.

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Svetlana Ustinova

Level 30 Local Expert

The monastery is located in a very beautiful place on the top of the mountain. The buildings themselves speak about their age. The monastery offers a beautiful view of the city of Mtskheta.

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Шель Юрий

Level 30 Local Expert

The temple of the first half of the 7th century. It is located on the top of a mountain at the confluence of the Kura and Aragvi Rivers near Mtskheta, where, according to historical sources, the Holy Equal—to-the-Apostles Nina erected a cross. The setting of Lermontov's poem "Mtsyri".

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Особое мнение

Level 26 Local Expert

The unique church and monastery of Jvari. Georgia's first World Heritage Site. Jvari, along with the neighboring Zedazensky Monastery, is considered the setting of Lermontov's poem "Mtsyri". It offers a fantastic view of Mtskheta and the confluence of the Kura and Aragvi rivers.

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Елена

Level 8 Local Expert

It stands in a very picturesque place, at the confluence of 2 rivers. We were in May, and there were a lot of tourists. There is a renovation, the hall itself is very small. Therefore, just listen to the story and enjoy the panorama.

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Уразова Людмила

Level 8 Local Expert

I visited it for the first time 10 years ago and now, then this place was not so sharpened for a tourist or not sharpened at all, which made it real, sincere and strong. Now we have made an asphalt road to the temple, there are a lot of souvenirs nearby, a coffee mofe and all that. Admission is free. What has remained unchanged is the view from the observation deck. Is it worth going? I think so. This place has not only a beautiful view, but also a historical value. And Lermontov himself in one of his works devoted a few lines to a beautiful view and mentioned the monastery.

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Vasily Kirillin

Level 17 Local Expert

One of the places of power is where I try to go whenever I visit Georgia. I walk there, arriving to Mtskheta by minibus and climb to the monastery, be sure to drink water from the spring of St. Nino at the foot. The monastery was praised by Lermontov, it offers a wonderful view of the rivers and the city of Mtskheta, even Kazbegi can be seen in clear weather. I definitely recommend you to visit!

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Роман Лоза

Level 13 Local Expert

Good road, spacious Parking. The cross inside is modern. To enter the temple, there are headscarves and canvases of the imitation skirt type, convenient for those who arrived unprepared. You can go down the mountain, a monk lives there, it takes about 15 minutes to walk, it's not easy to go back up, there are many steps.

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Роман Сергеевич

Level 18 Local Expert

An amazing place with incredible views. It takes time to walk, but believe me, it's worth it!! Confluence of rivers, hills, nature, church, horses nearby. Everything fits perfectly and the picture is drawn as if from a movie😍🔥🔥🔥 I recommend you to visit!!!🔥🔥🔥

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Радик Шамсутдинов

Level 10 Local Expert

It's a historic place, but the municipality should organize transportation, everything is left to taxi drivers, who charge prices.

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Дмитрий М.

Level 11 Local Expert

a good observation deck and a temple, I recommend it before visiting Mtskheta itself)

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Артём Константинович

Level 30 Local Expert

Great view of Mtskheta and the confluence of the Kura and Aragvi rivers. You can get up by taxi or as part of a group. Taxi drivers don't charge much in low season. They're waiting for you and taking you back.

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Марина Кравченко

Level 30 Local Expert

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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Андрей Земсков

Level 30 Local Expert

One of the iconic and beautiful places in Georgia. Convenient access, easy accessibility, and extraordinary views have made this place very popular with tourists. The surroundings of the temple offer stunning views of the confluence of the Kura and Aragvi rivers. In clear weather, you can enjoy the views of Mtskheta and part of Tbilisi. The territory is being monitored. There is practically no debris or dirt. Souvenirs, utensils and locally prepared products can be purchased at the parking lot. Parking is free. I definitely recommend visiting this temple.

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Оксана Валерьевна

Level 17 Local Expert

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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KatrinaD

Level 18 Local Expert

"A few years ago, Where, merging, they make noise, Embracing, like two sisters, Streams of Aragva and Chickens, There was a monastery," Lermontov. Jvari Monastery is a monument of early medieval Georgian architecture. It's worth coming here even if you're not a believer! The incredible view of Mtskheta, the mountains and the confluence of two rivers is mesmerizing (for the most beautiful photos, come before sunset to catch the moment when the sun begins to hide behind the mountains)

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Elianora

Level 11 Local Expert

Beautiful, large-scale, fundamental. If you are interested in temples and history, then be sure to go. It's windy in winter, and you need to dress warmer. Inside, the upper part seemed to me to be under renovation... Maybe it's always been like this, it was my first time.

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Владимир Л.

Level 26 Local Expert

A beautiful place towering over the surroundings. The waters of Kura and Aragvi merge here. The place was celebrated by M.Y. Lermontov in "Mtsyri", whose monument is located nearby. A majestic temple made of orange tuff on a high point. There is a view of the mountains, valleys and Mtskheta from the observation deck.

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Марина Кудряшова

Level 11 Local Expert

A magnificent temple. It's atmospheric inside, and outside there are stunning views of the confluence of the rivers.

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Tanya

Level 24 Local Expert

The place is very beautiful! I remembered what it was called, and I only remembered Lermontov... Mtsyri... but it is by these proper names that you can find it. Monastery on the Internet. A unique place where two rivers merge into one next to each other. And the unique monastery - few people talk about it in the excursion programs, but now I have a great desire to come here as a temple.

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Николай Жиляков

Level 30 Local Expert

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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Mikhail Martynov

Level 14 Local Expert

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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Светлана Т.

Level 13 Local Expert

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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Маргарита Иванова

Level 8 Local Expert

Jvari Temple or Holy Cross Monastery is the first Orthodox church in Georgia. It was here that Saint Nino erected a Cross in honor of Georgia's adoption of Christianity. The base of this Cross has been preserved inside the church to this day. In the poem "Mtsyri", Lermontov praised this place of confluence of the Aragvi and Kura rivers. In sunny weather, the difference in the color of their waters is clearly visible.

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DMITRIY K.

Level 15 Local Expert

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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Данила Малов Микробиолог

Level 21 Local Expert

The temple is located outside the city, so it is best to order a car for the whole day, the temple is listed in UNESCO, there are beautiful views of the confluence of two rivers - Kura and Aragvi, and of course the city. I recommend it!

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Алексей Кувшинов

Level 9 Local Expert

There is a good road to the monastery. There is a parking lot. Souvenirs. The views are incomparable. Restoration work is underway inside, so you can't really see the interiors.

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Александр В.

Level 22 Local Expert

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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Ирина Орехова

Level 16 Local Expert

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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Машинист

Level 27 Local Expert

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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Вера

Level 12 Local Expert

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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Станислав И.

Level 24 Local Expert

Monastery of the Holy Cross (Jvari) on a high mountain opposite Mtskheta. The temple itself is in very good condition, but there are ruins of the walls around. The temple is small inside. There are always a lot of people. From above, there are beautiful views of Kura, Aragvi, Mtskheta and the surrounding mountains.

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Катерина

Level 20 Local Expert

A beautiful, modest church. I really like Georgian minimalism, which is more appealing than golden domes. The church is located on a hill with an incredible view of Mtskheta, the main Orthodox church of Svetitskhoveli and the confluence of two rivers. Poppies bloom at the foot of the church.

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Галина Лаз

Level 16 Local Expert

A small church, the main attraction is the cross. Understanding that you're touching history is inspiring. The view from the mountain is magical, a delight.

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viv66 v.

Level 11 Local Expert

"A few years ago, Where, merging, they make noise, Embracing, like two sisters, Streams of Aragva and Kura, There was a monastery." It was about this monastery that M.Y. Lermontov wrote in his poem "Mtsyri". It offers a magnificent view of the confluence of these rivers and the entire Dalina. The Tbilisi platinum and the power plant are visible ... You can get there quickly by car along a beautiful, gently winding desert road. Along the way, there is a parking lot for ATVs for trips through the mountains. It is possible to get there on foot from the other side. First, from Tbilisi by minibus to Mtskheta. Then go through the park, the observation deck, the suspension bridge and the building.the area to the pedestrian tunnel under the highway. And then follow the path along the hill to the monastery. It turns out to be a wonderful sports-specific walk...

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