Alaverdi Cathedral
Alaverdi Cathedral of Saint George stands in the Alazani Valley in Akhmeta municipality. Monastic life began here in the 6th century with Joseph of Alaverdi, while the present cathedral was built in the early 11th century under King Kvirike III of Kakheti.
At around 50 metres tall, the cathedral was for centuries one of the tallest church buildings in Georgia. The monastery still continues its centuries-old tradition of viticulture and winemaking.
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- Regions Kakheti
- Municipalities Akhmeta Municipality
- Cities Akhmeta
- Subtype church
