[Bodbe Monastery | "The sacred silence of the hill where Saint Nino rests and the spring"]

[Bodbe Monastery | "The sacred silence of the hill where St. Nino sleeps and the spring"]

— A heart-warming time at a monastery on a hilltop, a place where history and faith live —

About 2km by car or on foot from Sighnaghi in the Kakheti region, this monastery is an important pilgrimage site with the tomb and spring of St. Nino, who brought Christianity to Georgia in the 4th century. The slope on which it is located is surrounded by cypress trees and is enveloped in a tranquil atmosphere .

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📍[Location]
It is built on the slope of the Gombori Hills and is easily accessible from the old town of Sighnaghi. The surrounding area is decorated with rows of cypress trees ().

🕰️[Best time to see it]
Morning and evening are recommended. In the morning, the light hits the stone walls of the church, and the slanting light in the evening highlights the contrast between the valley and the monastery. The sight of pilgrims quietly praying is also heartwarming.

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✨Recommended points
• The church where St. Nino's tomb is located is a symbol of faith, and you can feel the devout prayers of many pilgrims.
• Inside the monastery, there is the "St. Nino Spring," where people who believe in its healing powers quietly draw water.
• The sight of the stone architecture, the green cypresses, and the scenery of the Arzaani Valley all blending together is touching.
• It originated in the 9th to 11th centuries, and thanks to reconstruction and preservation since the 17th century, it is still alive as a place of pilgrimage and culture.

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🎒Tips and advice
• Photography is prohibited inside the church, so please worship quietly. Please enjoy the atmosphere.
• Pilgrims may line up in front of the tomb, so if you want to worship smoothly, it is best to go first thing in the morning.
• You will have to go down stone steps to the spring, so it is useful to have comfortable shoes.
• The observation deck offers a panoramic view of the valley and mountains, so we recommend relaxing with a hot drink!

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