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Zahesi

Mtskheta-Mtianeti, Georgia · Asia

About Zahesi

Zahesi is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Mtskheta, 48km from Uplistsikhe Cave City.

Zahesi is a town located in Mtskheta-Mtianeti, Georgia. With a population of 5,200, it is an important destination in Asia.

On a road trip, Zahesi sits in Georgia, where you drive on the right. It's in the Asia/Tbilisi time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Zahesi to your route.

About Zahesi

The name of this monastery translated as the "Monastery of the Cross". For other monasteries named after the cross, see Monastery of the Cross (disambiguation). Jvari Monastery (Georgian: ჯვრის მონასტერი) is a sixth-century Georgian Orthodox monastery near Mtskheta, eastern Georgia. Jvari is a rare case of an Early

Read more Medieval Georgian church that has survived to the present day almost unchanged. The church became the founder of its type, the Jvari type of church architecture, prevalent in Georgia and Armenia. Built atop of Jvari Mount (656 m a.s.l.), the monastery is an example of harmonious connection with the natural environment, characteristic to medieval Georgian architecture. Along with other historic structures of Mtskheta, the monastery was listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1994.

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Where is Zahesi located?

Zahesi is located in Mtskheta-Mtianeti, Georgia, Asia. The coordinates are 41.8246 latitude, 44.7536 longitude.

What is the population of Zahesi?

Zahesi has a population of approximately 5,200 people, making it a town in Georgia.

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Quick Information

Population
5,200
Continent
Asia
Country
Georgia
Region
Mtskheta-Mtianeti
Timezone
Asia/Tbilisi
Coordinates
41.8246, 44.7536

Emergency & Services

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112
Ambulance
112
Fire
112
Driving side
right
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Worth the detour from Zahesi

4 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Jvari Monastery

A 6th-century Georgian Orthodox monastery perched on a hilltop overlooking the confluence of two rivers near the ancient capital.

2 km · about 5 min drive

landmark

Mtskheta

Georgia's ancient capital and spiritual heart with the UNESCO-listed Jvari Monastery and Svetitskhoveli Cathedral, where Christianity was adopted in 337 CE.

3 km · about 5 min drive

landmark

Tbilisi Old Town

A charming maze of cobblestone streets with leaning wooden balconies, sulfur bathhouses, and the ancient Narikala Fortress overlooking the Mtkvari River.

15 km · about 30 min drive

ancient ruins

Uplistsikhe Cave City

A 3,000-year-old rock-hewn town that once held 20,000 inhabitants, one of the oldest urban settlements in the Caucasus carved from volcanic rock.

48 km · about 55 min drive

Driving roads near Zahesi

  • 62 kmGeorgian Military HighwayA spectacular mountain road crossing the Greater Caucasus between Tbilisi and Vladikavkaz through dramatic gorges and passes.
  • 77 kmTusheti, GeorgiaOne of Europe's most isolated inhabited regions, a remote mountain area accessible only by a hair-raising dirt road over a 2,900-meter pass in summer.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Zahesi.

Mtskheta

🇬🇪 Georgia

4 km awayPop. 7,380

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Tbilisi

🇬🇪 Georgia

16 km awayPop. 1,049,498

Kojori

🇬🇪 Georgia

19 km awayPop. 1,232

Didi Lilo

🇬🇪 Georgia

20 km awayPop. 3,349

Aghaiani

🇬🇪 Georgia

20 km awayPop. 1,505

Mart’q’opi

🇬🇪 Georgia

23 km awayPop. 7,397

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