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Shatberd Monastery in Dzama Valley, Shida Kartli, Georgia

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Shatberd Monastery in the Dzama Valley
Шатбердский мужской монастырь в долине Дзама
Shatberd Monastery in the Dzama Valley
Шатбердский мужской монастырь в долине Дзама
Shatberd Monastery in the Dzama Valley
Шатбердский мужской монастырь в долине Дзама
Shatberd Monastery in the Dzama Valley
Шатбердский мужской монастырь в долине Дзама
Shatberd Monastery in the Dzama Valley
Шатбердский мужской монастырь в долине Дзама
Shatberd Monastery in the Dzama Valley
Шатбердский мужской монастырь в долине Дзама
Shatberd Monastery in the Dzama Valley
Шатбердский мужской монастырь в долине Дзама
Shatberd Monastery in the Dzama Valley
Шатбердский мужской монастырь в долине Дзама
Shatberd Monastery in the Dzama Valley
Шатбердский мужской монастырь в долине Дзама
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The monastery is located in the Dzama River valley, Kareli Municipality, among the churches, cathedrals, monasteries and synagogues of the region. This cross-domed church with an octagonal dome was built in the 21st century in honour of the historic Shatberdi Monastery, known in Georgian culture for its medieval scriptorium and the celebrated 10th-century "Shatberdi Codex" produced there.

For more on the origin of the name and the historic Shatberdi Monastery, see the article on the monastery.

The building's architecture combines traditional materials, brick with rubble stone inserts, with a contemporary design: arched windows around the dome fill the interior with light, and two entrances are set on the western and southern sides. The western section is noticeably extended, with two arched windows flanking it, and each of the four arms of the cross-shaped plan is accented by its own window.

The monastery stands in the scenic Dzama River valley, known for its cascades and forested slopes, among the region's other historical monuments.

🚗 By car: via Kareli, Dzama valley, Shida Kartli.

🚌 By public transport: marshrutkas run to Kareli, then a private vehicle is needed.

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⛪ Is this an ancient historical monastery?

No, the building was constructed in the 21st century in honour of the historic Shatberdi Monastery, known for its medieval scriptorium.

📜 What is the historic Shatberdi Monastery famous for?

Its scriptorium and the 10th-century "Shatberdi Codex" produced there.

🏛️ What is the modern church's architecture like?

A cross-domed church with an octagonal dome, arched windows, built of brick and rubble stone.

🚪 How many entrances does the monastery have?

Two: on the western and southern sides.

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    Jora Gruzinsky

    Beautifully serene.

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    Maia_Chichinadze

    მშვიდი და სილამაზით აღფრთოვანებული შატბერდის მონასტერი კამკამი მშვიდობით შეავსებს გულს.

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    Mamuka Ebanoidze

    მამაკაცური მონასტრის დათვალიერებისას, შატბერდში, გული გაახსენდა და სული სიხარულით აივსო, როდესაც ამ ისტორიულ და არქიტექტურულ საოცრებას შევხვდი ჯადოსნურ დზამის ხეობაში.

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    Todd Garner

    An architectural symphony in brick and stone, the monastery's presence feels like a gentle whisper from centuries past, even though it's a modern creation. The interplay of light through its octagonal dome and arched windows crafts an atmosphere of contemplative serenity. Walking through, I felt a profound peace, as if the architecture itself was breathing a quiet solace into the air.

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    Lila Olson

    An octagonal dome reaching skyward, whispering tales of sacred serenity into the crisp, Georgian air—this place is a testament to timeless tranquility. The sun filters through the arched windows, casting a tapestry of light and shadows that dance softly across the walls. In this serene oasis, surrounded by unassuming brick and stone, there’s an inexplicable sense of peace that wraps around you like a warm shawl. A visit here feels like an embrace from the past, a gentle reminder of stillness amidst life's chaos.

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    Алёна Тарханова

    Место, где время будто останавливается, заставляет задуматься и проникнуться. Архитектурные линии храма завораживают своей простотой и одновременно изяществом, будто напоминают, что в жизни главное — внутренний мир. Пребывание там наполнило душу необычайным спокойствием и умиротворением. Величие купола вызывает в сердце трепет и ощущение связи с чем-то большим. Это стоило того, чтобы приехать.

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    Lidiya

    Странное чувство спокойствия охватило, как только вошла внутрь. Все вокруг словно дышит умиротворением и временем, как будто кто-то застыл в моменте. Каждое окно, каждая арка словно пропускает не только свет, но и вековую историю. В воздухе витает что-то неуловимое и притягательное. Здесь легко забыть о мире вокруг и просто быть.

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    Bytecoin Crypto Exchange

    Дорога к монастырю, ведущая через зелёные холмы и тенистые леса, уже настраивает на особое восприятие. Когда я наконец добралась до этого святого места, меня охватило чувство умиротворения.

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    Goga Gamgebeli

    დაბადების ჩარჩო და ატმოსფეროა, იგრძნობა დიდი სიმშვიდე.

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    Levan Tetradze

    The monastery in the Dzama valley, situated in the Shida Kartli region within the Kareli municipality, is a beautiful cross-domed church constructed in the 21st century. Its octagonal dome features eight elegantly arched windows. The western side is notably extended, with two arched windows adorning its sides. Each of the four arms of the structure is accented with a window. Visitors can enter through two arched doorways located on the west and south sides. The building materials include bricks and inserts of crushed stone, giving it a unique and charming appearance.