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.
























