David Gareji monastery

About

Desert monastery carved into colorful cliffs, people lived here for over 1,400 years, until the Soviet era

Why go

• Unreal to think people lived here for over 1,400 years
• Closest you can get to jerusalem without leaving the caucasus
• Walking through these gates feels like stepping into a different dimension

Must try

• 6Th-century frescoes
• Explore the paths

Pro tips

• Take the longer route for paved road access

Good to know

• Access is limited to part of the monastery
• Used as a firing range by the soviets

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Rating

4.8 / 5 (1100 reviews)

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