Sapara Monastery

"Hidden In The Mountain Forest"

A winding road up to the Monastery which is located high on a hill, isolated and still occupied by Monks. The opportunity was provided to visit the Church. The frescoes were unbelievable and still ...

Magnificent location

Hidden away at the end of a windy road in a beautiful peaceful location. We were lucky to have one of the monks come over to open the church for us and tell us about the history of this 9th century pl...

Location makes it worthwhile

As is the case with so many of the Georgian monasteries, it is the location that makes it. The church is interesting, slightly run-down, and still with the feeling of a working Christian church. The r...

One of the good ones

The drive along the river (potholes) was beautiful. This is a monastery still very much in use. The frescoes made this monastery special (no photos). The setting is peaceful with few visitors. And...

Safara wonderful church

Absolutely amazing landscape around this church, which was built in 9th century, church wall painting with magic colors are surprising and absolutely outstanding, by serpentine road you get this wonde...