Alaverdi - Georgian Orthodox Cathedral in Kakheti, Georgia

Traveling on Holidays to Georgia you have to see one of the main attractions of Georgia - Alaverdi Monastery in Kakheti.

Alaverdi Monastery (Georgian: ალავერდი) is one of the biggest and most beautiful Georgian Orthodox monastery located 20 km from Telavi, in the Kakheti region of Eastern Georgia. Parts of the monastery date back to 6th century. The present day cathedral dates to the 11th century. Till now it’s a source of great pride and love for the local people.
The monastery was founded by the Assyrian monk Joseph (Yoseb, Amba) Alaverdeli, who came from Antioch and settled in Alaverdi. Later in 11th century the Kakhetian King Kvirike built the great Alaverdi Cathedral at the site of St George’s small Church. The cathedral has been damaged several times during invasions, and by earthquakes, especially in the 15th and 18th centuries.
At a height of over 55 meters, Alaverdi Cathedral is the second tallest Church in Georgia, after the recently consecrated Tbilisi Sameba Cathedral.