Motsameta Monastery
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A small monastery built on a cliff promontory above the Tskhenistskali River gorge, dedicated to the martyred brothers David and Constantine. The scenery is stunning.
Motsameta means "place of the martyrs." It commemorates the Argveti brothers David and Constantine, who were martyred in the eighth century while resisting Arab invasion. Their reliquary is kept in the church, and local believers say that crawling under the reliquary three times will grant a wish. The monastery is surrounded by cliffs on three sides and overlooks a bend of the emerald-green Tskhenistskali River, with beautiful scenery. Admission is free. It is about 4 km from Gelati, and the two sites are usually visited together in a half day. Taxis are the most convenient way to get there.
Opening hours
About 08:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Gelati Monastery
- Kutaisi Botanical Garden
- Colchis Fountain
- Bagrati Cathedral
- Kutaisi State Historical Museum
- Kutaisi Green Bazaar (Central Market)
- White Bridge
- Kutaisi Cable Car & Gabashvili Park