Church of St. George in Vedzhini: History and Architecture
For lovers of small, secluded places, we've found something to see in Georgia: hidden among the Georgian mountains is the Church of St. George. Even from a bird's eye view, it's hard to spot. It looks like someone's lonely home. But that's not the case.
The church is 14 centuries old, so this inconspicuous "house" has a rich history. And St. George's Church is so remote that it's almost surprising how long people had to travel to pray here. Surely, not just one or two people came here, but entire families.
Location: Kakheti Region, Gurjaani Municipality, Vedjini village.
Georgian attractions are scattered throughout this region, as are places with delicious wines. The church was built in the 7th century, but since then it has been heavily damaged and required extensive renovation. This was completed in 2018, and the building has been well maintained ever since.

Every detail in this church is worth examining. For example, above the northern entrance is a niche where, in former times, a cross or sacred inscription was placed. Despite its size, the interior was divided into zones. For example, in the eastern part was a small semicircular cell where icons were always kept, candles were lit, and offerings were left.
The details restored during the reconstruction can now also be examined more closely. In addition to the reinforced foundation, the architects worked on the stone cornices. The ceiling and the concha (the semi-dome) above the semicircular spaces, such as niches, cells, etc., were completely restored.
Workers had to almost completely re-roof and floor the church, which is made of Georgian brick. Every detail, even the smallest, was reinforced. Therefore, after 14 centuries, the church is in excellent condition – the goal of the reconstruction was to restore it while respecting all the historical architectural nuances. This place can easily be included in the list of “the most beautiful places in Georgia,” at least for the long history in every brick, in every tree that still remembers the first parishioners.




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Такое чудо и должно быть спрятано, как мне кажется, чтобы стать наградой каждому ищущему что-то необычное путешественнику.