Georgian National Centre of Manuscripts
Museum National repository preserving Georgia's historic manuscripts
Tbilisi’s Georgian National Centre of Manuscripts houses medieval Georgian texts and archives; scholars and visitors come for illuminated manuscripts, historical documents, and rotating exhibitions.
The Georgian National Centre of Manuscripts is a Tbilisi institution that collects, preserves and studies Georgian manuscripts and archival documents. It serves as a national repository for handwritten materials important to Georgian history and culture.
The centre developed from national manuscript-collection efforts to create a single institutional repository for Georgian documentary heritage; it gathers material from monasteries, private collections and state archives. Over time it has expanded conservation, cataloguing and research services.
The institution is located in Tbilisi, the capital of Georgia, and is accessible from central parts of the city where many cultural and scholarly institutions are concentrated.
- Research and archives: The centre functions as a national repository and research institution for manuscripts and archival materials relating to Georgian cultural heritage.
How to Get to Georgian National Centre of Manuscripts #
Located in central Tbilisi; reachable on foot from the Old Town and by local taxis. Contact the Centre ahead of visits if specific manuscript access is needed.
Tips for Visiting Georgian National Centre of Manuscripts #
- Contact the Centre for Manuscripts ahead of a research visit to request access to specific holdings.
- The building is compact; allow time to read catalogues and ask staff about recent acquisitions.
- Respect handling rules - many manuscripts require gloves and restricted light levels.
Best Time to Visit Georgian National Centre of Manuscripts #
Most convenient during the city's mild spring and autumn months.
Weather & Climate near Georgian National Centre of Manuscripts #
Georgian National Centre of Manuscripts's climate is classified as Cold Semi-Arid - Cold Semi-Arid climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -2°C to 30°C. Moderate rainfall (530 mm/year).
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 5°C and lows of -2°C. The driest month with just 22 mm and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (30 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (36 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (52 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (77 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 15°C. The wettest month with 84 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 30°C and lows of 19°C. Moderate rainfall (48 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 18°C. Moderate rainfall (42 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (35 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (43 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (36 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 0°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
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