Martvili Monastery
Martvili Monastery (Georgian: მარტვილის მონასტერი) is a Georgian monastic complex located in the village of Martvili in the Martvili District of the Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti Province (Mkhare) of Georgia. It sits upon the highest hill in the vicinity and was of strategic importance.
| Martvili Monastery მარტვილის მონასტერი | |
|---|---|
The Martvili monastic complex. | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Georgian Orthodox Church |
| Region | Caucasus |
| Status | Active |
| Location | |
| Location | Martvili, Martvili District, Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti Province (Mkhare), Georgia |
Shown within Georgia | |
| Geographic coordinates | 42.4053°N 42.3778°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Monastic complex |
| Style | Georgian; Monastery |
| Founder | Andrew |
| Funded by | Rebuilt by King Giorgi II, 10th century |
| Groundbreaking | 1st/7th century? |
| Completed | Original construction of Martvili-Chkondidi Cathedral, late 7th century; rebuilt 10th century |
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