Monastery off the beaten path
Shavnabada Monastery
Why locals love it
Shavnabada monastery is located on the outskirts of Tbilisi, on the mountain Teleti. It is almost unknown among tourists, even though it´s well visible from Tbilisi Old town. Shavnabada is a quite and spirtiual place with some beautiful and rough landscapes surrounding it. Perfect for those who want to stay off the beaten path.
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Why you should visit it
First, Shavnabada offers beautiful panoramic views due to its location on the top of the mountain. Second, to get there you will pass a rather unusual suburb, where mostly Muslims live. Third, there is a beautiful legend about this place and it´s one of the residents of Georgian Patriarch.
Special tip
Shavnabadas wine cellar is quite famous. Here you can get good wines.
Shavnabada Monastery
Georgia