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David Gareja Monastery
Monastery in Georgia
About David Gareja Monastery
David Gareji is a rock-hewn Georgian Orthodox monastery complex located in the Kakheti region of Eastern Georgia, on the half-desert slopes of Mount Gareja on the edge of the Iori Plateau, some 60–70 km southeast of Georgia's capital Tbilisi. The complex includes hundreds of cells, churches, chapels, refectories and living quarters hollowed out of the rock face. Part of the complex of David Gareji – namely, the Bertubani Monastery – is located on the Azerbaijan–Georgia border and has become subject to a border dispute between the two countries. The area is also home to protected animal species and evidence of some of the oldest human habitations in the region.
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Best time to visit
Best time to go: October
Midday highs, based on last year's weather. Green months have comfortable temperatures and few rainy days.
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Questions about David Gareja Monastery
Where is David Gareja Monastery?
David Gareja Monastery is in Georgia. The nearest city is Rustavi, about 36 km away.
When is the best time to visit David Gareja Monastery?
The most comfortable months to visit David Gareja Monastery are October: pleasant temperatures and few rainy days, based on last year's weather.
Is there a ready-made trip plan near David Gareja Monastery?
Yes. The 3-day Tbilisi plan is about 55 km away. You can open it and change it as you like.
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