ZARZMA MONASTERY
210 km from Tbilisi
10th C
The Zarzma monk monastery is located in the historical Samtskhe. The monastery first was founded in the IX century by the Klarjeti monk, Serapion Zarzmeli. The church of Serapion's time does not exist anymore.
The current complex of Zarzma was built in the beginning of the 14th century by the sovereign of Samtskhe, Beka Jakeli (1285-1309). Zarzma is reach with fresco painting. Belfry of Zarzma is one of the biggest belfries in Georgia.