This church is unique. I have never seen such thing. Whoever built it deserves A+. View from there is spectacular. unfortunately city itself is dirty

After visiting quite a number of old Georgian monasteries and churches, I was expecting another tourist attraction. It's quite a climb up the steps to the top of the cliff to visit these chapels built into the caves, but it was so worth it! Women are required to wear skirts covering their knees and scarves covering their heads, but these are provided at the entrance for any who come unprepared. Men should also be dressed modestly in long pants and shirts covering their shoulders (no shorts or tank tops). When you enter, you will step back in time and will feel the presence of worshipers from throughout the centuries. We were there on an Orthodox holy day (Exhaltation of the Cross), so the main church had a service going on. There were many local worshipers, but no other tourists. We were greeted warmly by the priest after the service, though, and made to feel very welcome by all. I highly recommend a visit if you want to connect with the ancient spirituality of Georgia.