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Tower of Mirian | |
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Tower of King Mirian III | |
Location within Mtskheta-MtianetiShow map of Mtskheta-MtianetiTower of Mirian (Georgia)Show map of Georgia | |
General information | |
Location | Samtavro Monastery, Mtskheta, Mtskheta-Mtianeti, Georgia |
Coordinates | 41°50′46″N 44°43′04″E / 41.84611°N 44.71778°E / 41.84611; 44.71778 |
Tower of Mirian (Georgian: მეფე მირიანის კოშკი) is a tower built by the King of Georgia Mirian III in the 4th century. It is located on territory of Samtavro Monastery.
Famous Georgian monk Gabriel during his last years lived in the tower of King Mirian.
See also
- City of Mtskheta
- Starets
- Monasticism
- Hesychasm
- Eastern Orthodox Church
- List of Christian mystics
- Thaumaturgy
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