Sapara Monastery
საფარის მონასტერი
A 10th–14th-century monastery on a cliff southeast of Akhaltsikhe, with finely preserved murals in the Church of St. Saba and wide valley views.
Sapara Monastery sits on a hillside about 12 km southeast of Akhaltsikhe. It was founded in the 10th century and reached its peak in the 14th century under the Jaqeli family. The main church, the Church of St. Saba, has 14th-century murals in excellent condition. Several smaller chapels and a bell tower surround it, and the site overlooks a deep valley with its back to a cliff. The final stretch of road is narrow and not fully paved, so hiring a vehicle is recommended. Admission is free, and women must wear a headscarf.
Opening hours
09:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Rabati Castle
- Khertvisi Fortress
- Vardzia
- Green Monastery (Chitakhevi)
- Vanis Kvabebi
- Borjomi-Kharagauli National Park
- Likani Palace (Romanov Palace)
- Borjomi–Bakuriani Railway (Kukushka)