Motsameta Monastery, Motsameta

Motsameta Monastery Reviews

Rate this attraction

TripAdvisor Traveler Rating

292 reviews

Google

4.8

• By Wanderer472628

  We've been there 2 times, it is a small monastery with breathtaking views around it. Will definitely come again.  more »

• By Frog-Aus

  Overlooking the river where people who did not want to renounce their faith were thrown into from the church. A lovely place where a wedding was taking place - which made it memorable. Quite a long...  more »

See more on TripAdvisor »

Google

• By Denny Thibault

  Not as visually impressive as other sites in the area. Views of the river are nice. Be advised shorts are forbidden and women must wear long dresses. They have temporary skirts to wear for those who are not up to the dress code.

  more less
• By Georgie Boost

  This sweet little monastery is perched nicely up on the moment and is only a couple of kilometres off the road that leads to Gelati. Like most of the monasteries we visited, it is undergoing some renovation, but the church is well worth a stop in just for the location and to visit the skulls of the two brothers inside the altar. Many locals carried out the tradition of making a wish and crawling under the altar three times with their candle, which apparently brings good luck.

  more less

See more on Google »

Plan your trip to Kutaisi

• Get a personalized plan

  A complete day-by-day itinerary
  based on your preferences

• Customize it

  Refine your plan. We'll find the
  best routes and schedules

• Book it

  Choose from the best hotels
  and activities. Up to 50% off

• Manage it

  Everything in one place.
  Everyone on the same page.