We have collected all the most interesting things about Georgia
Tag: религиозные достопримечательности грузии
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The fortress and monastery of Mzovreti in Georgia
A detailed video review of one of the attractions of ancient Georgia, the Fortress of Mzovreti, you can watch on the website of Madloba catalog. Already today you can get closer and plunge into the atmosphere of the Middle Ages, follow the link and start the video!
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Gelati monastery complex
Gelati Monastery is located 10 km from Kutaisi. The best way to get there is by cab. The temple was founded in the 11th-12th century by King David IV of Georgia. It is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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Bagrat Cathedral, built by King Bagrat III of Abkhazia and Georgia
The Bagrati Temple in Kutaisi is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The building was built in the 10th-11th century, during the reign of Bagrat III. Despite the fact that the temple was repeatedly attacked and tried to be looted by the Ottomans
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The Bedian Cathedral in Abkhazia
The Bedia Cathedral is an interesting attraction of Abkhazia. Frescoes have been preserved in the interior of the temple. The golden chalice belongs to the Bedia monastery – a church chalice, which is worth seeing when visiting this church. If you are in Abkhazia, be sure to visit this cathedral.
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Religious monuments of the mountains in Georgia
One of the iconic mountain monuments is the Lasharis-Jvari Chapel. In the chapel they prayed to the common deities of 12 tribes. This chapel was of the most important importance for all believers. There is even a Lasharoba ritual (Lashari service). On the other side of Lasharis-Jvari is another Tamaris-Khati chapel.
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Mkinvartsveri (Kazbek), Gergeti glacier and Gergeti Sameba
Mkinvartsveri is an extinct volcano, which is why this mountain attracts the attention of tourists. The top of the mountain is covered with glaciers. The Gergeti Glacier is the longest glacier in Georgia, its length is seven kilometers. It was here that the lowest temperature in Georgia was recorded. The Gergeti Sameb…
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Church of Our Lady of Barakoni
The Barakoni Temple is one of the most significant monuments of Georgian dome architecture of the Middle Ages. Outside, the temple is richly decorated with carved ornaments, and built of hewn stone. Khotevi is a small village that was an important trading post. Unfortunately, at present the fortress of the city has be…
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Bodby Monastery of Saint Nino
The Bodbe complex was founded in the fifth century. Although the monastery is old, it has reached our days in good condition. Now a convent is functioning in Bodbe, there are many workshops around the monastery, and the nature around is very picturesque. You will definitely not regret if you visit this place.
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Dzama fortress or Ortubani Fortress
The valley of the Dzama River is famous not only for its picturesque places, but also for the abundance of various historical monuments. Here you will see the architectural complex of Korifa, a convent, towers, ancient monasteries and churches, the medieval fortress of Dzama, which is an important landmark and stands …
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Samtavisi Cathedral. Visit the possessions of the princes of Amilakhvari
The domed church of Samtavi was built in the eleventh century and it has been preserved very well to this day. Special attention should be paid to the relief decorative elements on one side of the facade. Fragments of seventeenth-century paintings are still preserved inside the cathedral. In the courtyard of the cathe…
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Zedazeni Monastery. Climb the ancient staircase to the sky
If you go up to the Zenazdeni Monastery, you will have a view of the beautiful natural views of the Great Caucasian Ridge, Tbilisi and Mtskheta. Even for the sake of this view, it's worth visiting this place! He built the monastery back in the eighth century, thanks to the restoration and repair, the monastery still o…
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The Martville Monastery. Plunge into the hearth of pagan religion
The complex of the Martvil monastery is located on a hill, from which a beautiful view of the beauty of the nature of Georgia opens. Walking through this complex, you will meet a large swimming pool, a column, a chapel and other unusual buildings. The importance of the monastery at one time was great: books were trans…
