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Martvili Monastery
მარტვილის მონასტერი
The Martvili monastic complex.
Religion
AffiliationGeorgian Orthodox Church
RegionCaucasus
StatusActive
Location
LocationMartvili, Martvili District, Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti Province (Mkhare), Martvili Monastery Georgia
Martvili Monastery is located in Georgia
Martvili Monastery
Shown within Georgia
Geographic coordinates42°24′19″N 42°22′40″E / 42.4053°N 42.3778°E / 42.4053; 42.3778
Architecture
TypeMonastic complex
StyleGeorgian; Monastery
FounderAndrew
Funded byRebuilt by King Giorgi II, 10th century
Groundbreaking1st/7th century?
CompletedOriginal construction of Martvili-Chkondidi Cathedral, late 7th century; rebuilt 10th century

Martvili Monastery (Georgian: მარტვილის მონასტერი) is a Georgian monastic complex located in the village of Martvili in the Martvili District of the Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti Province (Mkhare) of Georgia. It sits upon the highest hill in the vicinity and was of strategic importance.

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