Getting There
Motsameta Monastery is located 6 kilometers from Kutaisi. You can use public transport, hire a private car, or taxi.
What to Expect
Motsameta attracts tourists with an ancient superstition: if one crawls three times under the ark and makes a wish while touching the hallows, the wish will come true.
History
This is one of the many picturesque temples of Georgia. It is located in a secluded place and is surrounded by beautiful forests. Another name of the temple is the monastery of St. David and Constantine. The monastery was first mentioned in the VIII century. The story tells us about a cruel Arab ruler Marwan who destroyed everything in his way. Later, King Bagrat II ordered the construction of a monastery on the site of a church and named it Motsameta, martyrs.
