Jvari Monastery

Georgia / Mtskheta-Mtianeti / Zahesi /
 place with historical importance, monastery, orthodox christianity, pilgrimage

Jvari or Jvari Monastery (Georgian: ჯვარი, ჯვრის მონასტერი) is a Georgian Orthodox monastery of the 6th century near Mtskheta (World Heritage site), Mtskheta-Mtianeti region, eastern Georgia. The name is translated as the Monastery of the Cross. For another, Jerusalem-located Georgian monastery with the same name, see Monastery of the Cross.
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Coordinates:   41°50'18"N   44°44'0"E
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