165 Km from Tbilisi
6 th - 12 th CC
Nekresi monastery complex in Kvareli region with a beautiful view of the Alazani valley was founded by St. Abibo Nekreseli, one of the Thirteen Syrian monks who came to Georgia in the 6th century to strengthen Christian faith. But already in the 4th century one of the first Christian churches was built here.
The oldest church is a tiny basilica with the open arches in the facade to conduct service from outside. The main church of Assumption of the Virgin was built in 6-7th cc. The naves of this three nave basilica are divided by walls and form a three-church basilica, unique to Georgia.