Shio-Mgwim Monastery
Located in a mountain gorge on the northern bank of the Mtkvari River, near the city of Mtskheta.
Description:
The Shio-Mgvim Monastery in Georgia (Tbilisi) is a famous and popular medieval architectural complex near the urban settlement of Mtskheta. The attraction is located in a narrow gorge of limestone type. You can get to the north bank of the Mtkvar River by taxi. The distance from Tbilisi is about 29-31 km.
Today, on the territory of the monastery is the tomb of St. Shio Mgwimsky, next to which pilgrims pray for intercession. Inside this holy monastery, glorious feats of monks, a measured monastic life is now peacefully proceeding.