Bodbe

A short drive from Sighnaghi, Bodbe Monastery holds the tomb of St. Nino, who brought Christianity to Georgia in the 4th century; the church standing today goes back to the 9th. Walk the rose gardens, take in the wide Alazani Valley views, and follow the path down to St. Nino's Spring, long visited for its healing waters. The small monastery museum fills in the rest of this enduring pilgrimage site.

A spiritual center, Bodbe features chants and wine traditions. Its gardens offer serenity.

Currency: GEL; cash preferred. Language: Georgian; some English in guesthouses. Safety: Very safe, serene. Transport: Car/minibus from Sighnaghi; short walk.