• The present building, or "Great Church of Jvari", is generally held to have been built between 590 and 605. It is based on the Jvari inscriptions on its façade.
  • Jvari Monastery (Georgian: ჯვრის მონასტერი) is a sixth-century Georgian Orthodox monastery near Mtskheta, eastern Georgia.
  • A fabulous panoramic site near the town of Mtskheta, just over 20 kilometres north of Tbilisi, hosts the monastery of Jvari.
  • Jvari means "cross" in English, which is why the churches in the complex are called Cross Churches and the monastery itself is called Cross Monastery.
  • Built atop of Jvari Mount, the monastery is an example of harmonious connection with the natural environment, characteristic to medieval Georgian architecture.
  • Jvari Monastery is one of the most iconic in Georgia. ... Unlike most Orthodox churches, Jvari is beautiful with its simplicity, rigour and clarity of lines.
  • It is worth mentioning that Small Jvari temple was built first (lying in ruins next to the main temple), and Big Jvari was erected afterwards for the purpose of...
  • The Jvari church had a great impact on the further development of Georgian architecture and served as a model for many other churches.
  • Jvari served as a model for many other churches in the country. ... The importance of Jvari complex increased over time and attracted many pilgrims.