Place to visit
Matani monastery, Georgia: what it is and when to go
Matani monastery is a place of interest (მატნის ცხრაკარას მონასტერი) in Georgia. Interests: Temples. The best time to visit is April to October. In June there are 15 h 03 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 57. It has articles in 7 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Georgia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Place of interest · Temples
- Local name
- მატნის ცხრაკარას მონასტერი
- Where
- Georgia
- Best time
- April to October.
- Nearest airport
- TBS Tbilisi, 49 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 42.08851, 45.15298
What it is and where
Matani monastery is a place of interest (მატნის ცხრაკარას მონასტერი) in Georgia. It has articles in 7 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Georgia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
Its coordinates are 42.08851, 45.15298; the nearest main airport is Tbilisi International Airport (TBS, Tbilisi), 49 km as the crow flies. How to get around Georgia (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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It is one of the Temples places in Georgia. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Matani monastery is April to October.
- JanPossible9:15
- FebPossible10:22
- MarPossible11:40
- AprBest time13:09
- MayBest time14:23
- JunBest time15:03
- JulBest time14:47
- AugBest time13:42
- SepBest time12:16
- OctBest time10:50
- NovPossible9:34
- DecPossible8:57
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 03 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 57. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Georgia in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Georgia
To enter Georgia there are 8 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid Spanish ID card (DNI) or passport, and up to a year's stay”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Georgia checklist. Currency: Georgian lari (GEL); plugs: Type C and F · 220 V · 50 Hz (the same plug as in Spain); emergencies: 112 for everything.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Kvetera ChurchChurch building in Akhmeta, Georgia5.7 km
- Gora DzhaburiSummit6.8 km
- Did-AskilianiMountain in Georgia7.5 km
- Akhmeta Wine HouseWinery7.6 km
- Bakhtrioni17th century fortress in Georgia8.4 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Georgia guide.
More in Georgia: Temples
- Gelati Monastery: monastery in Georgia, Caucasus
- Bagrati Cathedral: cathedral in Georgia
- Dmanisi
- Jvari Monastery: monastery in Georgia (country)
- Holy Trinity Cathedral of Tbilisi: Cathedral in Tbilisi, Georgia
- Svetitskhoveli Cathedral: cathedral in Mtskheta, Georgia
Every Georgia place under Temples, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Matani monastery?
It is a place of interest (მატნის ცხრაკარას მონასტერი in the local language) in Georgia. It has articles in 7 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Georgia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Matani monastery?
April to October. In June there are 15 h 03 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 57.
How do you get to Matani monastery?
The nearest main airport is Tbilisi International Airport (TBS), 49 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Georgia is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Georgia map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Kvetera Church, Gora Dzhaburi, Did-Askiliani. The rest is in the Georgia guide.
Keep reading
- Temples157 places for temples in Georgia, from Gelati Monastery to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: April to October. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
- GeorgiaBefore travelling to Georgia: 8 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. Georgia has one of the most generous entry policies in the world: Spanish citizens can…
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL. More about Matani monastery on Wikipedia. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.