Samtavro necropolis, Mtskheta

Name: Samtavro necropolis
Address: Mtskheta, Georgia

#8 among attractions in Mtskheta

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The Burial ground of the principality also known as Samtavro necropolis, is a cemetery north of Mtskheta, Georgia, dated between the middle of the third millennium BC and the 10th century. It was first excavated by F. Bayern in the 1870s and 1880. Excavations began again in 1938 by A. Kalandadze and still continue. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 41°51'5"N, 44°43'8"E

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Samtavro necropolis – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Svetitskhoveli Cathedral, Jvari Monastery, Samtavro Monastery, Tower of Mirian.

0.6 miS
11th-century Eastern Orthodox cathedral
Svetitskhoveli Cathedral, Mtskheta
17 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the ancient city of Mtskheta, Georgia, Svetitskhoveli Cathedral stands as a monumental beacon of Georgian Christian Orthodoxy and a treasured architectural gem. This grandiose church, whose name translates to "the Living Pillar Cathedral," is a...
1.2 miSE
6th-century mountaintop monastery
Jvari Monastery, Mtskheta
30 min walk • Perched atop a mountain at the confluence of the Mtkvari and Aragvi rivers, Jvari Monastery stands as a sentinel overlooking the ancient city of Mtskheta, Georgia. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is not just a testament to spiritual devotion but also a monument that...
~1820 ftS
Monastery with fortresslike architecture
Samtavro Monastery, Mtskheta
9 min walk • Samtavro Monastery is a Georgian Orthodox Christian monastery complex that combines Samtavro Transfiguration Church and Nunnery of St. Nino in Mtskheta, Georgia.
~1950 ftS
Church
Tower of Mirian, Mtskheta
10 min walk • Tower of Mirian is a tower built by the King of Georgia Mirian III in the 4th century. It is located on territory of Samtavro Monastery. Famous Georgian monk Gabriel during his last years lived in the tower of King Mirian.
0.5 miS
41°50'41"N • 44°43'14"E
Archaeological Museum, Mtskheta
12 min walk • Museum
~1780 ftNE
41°51'19"N • 44°43'22"E
Bebristsikhe Fortress
9 min walk • Forts and castles
0.6 miS
41°50'33"N • 44°43'2"E
Eter mamisashvili, Mtskheta
16 min walk • Monuments and statues
~1630 ftSE
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport
Mtskheta Park, Mtskheta
8 min walk • Mtskheta Park is a multi-use stadium in Mtskheta, Georgia. It is used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of FC WIT Georgia. The stadium is able to hold 2,000 people.

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Which popular attractions are close to Samtavro necropolis?

Nearby attractions include Samtavro Monastery, Mtskheta (9 min walk), Tower of Mirian, Mtskheta (10 min walk), Archaeological Museum, Mtskheta (12 min walk), Eter mamisashvili, Mtskheta (16 min walk).

How to get to Samtavro necropolis by public transport?

The nearest stations to Samtavro necropolis:

Bus

Mtskheta Bus Terminal (26 min walk)

Train

Mtskheta (34 min walk)