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  • Dirk W
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    Old, spiritual place

    Founded in the late 6th century by Saint Zenon, one of the Assyrian Fathers (monastic missionaries sent to Georgia from Mesopotamia), this place is hugely important in Georgian history. During the rei...

    Reviewed on Oct 30, 2023
  • NswAustraliaDidi
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    Idyllic setting

    A short distance from Telavi, this small monastery is off the main road and in a quiet rural setting.

    Reviewed on Sep 15, 2019
  • Departure811861
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    Idyllic, interesting, and important

    Iqalto Monastery is idyllic, interesting, and important in Georgian history. It was founded in the 6th century, and its monks were not only famous for their spirituality, but for agriculture and vitic...

    Reviewed on Apr 11, 2019
  • Mike J
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    Shota Rustaveli

    An interesting 6th century monastery complex a little off the beaten track so not too many other visitors to the area when we visited. Apparently the well known Georgian poet Shota Rustaveli studied h...

    Reviewed on Nov 3, 2018
  • clairechen62
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    quiet but interesting little monastery

    If you're staying in Italko, this pleasant little monastery is worth visiting on your way to somewhere.

    Reviewed on May 20, 2018
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