Cultural heritage in the cities of Georgia. Kintsvisi monastery in the city of Gori. The history and interesting facts of this complex.

Kintsvisi Monastery is one of the most beautiful in the country. It was built during the reign of Queen Tamara and incorporated the main architectural features of that time. The blog "MadLoba" will tell you about the main features of this place, tell you what points you should pay attention to when visiting the memo

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The “Golden Age" of Georgia is called the reign of Queen Tamara. In this brilliant era, the formation of the state and its culture was actively taking place. One of the most important stages in the history of the monastery of Kanzvisi is associated with this time.

This monastery is located on one of the hills of the Dzaba River valley, 3 km from the village of the same name with the construction in the Kareli region. The monastery complex consists of the remains of a wall and a two-story bell tower built into it and several churches: St. Nicholas, the Virgin and St. George.

Your attention will be attracted by the beautiful paintings preserved on the walls of the cathedral. Stylistically, it resembles the paintings of the monastery of Bethany and Timotesubani.

The monastery complex of Kanzvisi was founded by order of the royal throne. Art historians date this event to the junction of the XII-XIII centuries. The main building of this complex is the Cathedral of St. Nicholas. Its uniqueness lies in the fact that it is built of brick, which is not typical for buildings of that era.

It is for this reason that St. Nicholas Cathedral does not have ornaments characteristic of Georgian cathedrals. But the inner walls of the building are completely decorated with extremely beautiful paintings, brilliant, made on an azure background. It is a remarkable and exceptional example of Georgian art of the Middle Ages. The painting of Kanzvisi was commissioned by the feudal Chancellor Anton Glonistavidze.

In total, the cathedral has three entrances: west, south and north. Restoration work was carried out in the structure: the building was plastered and painted inside. Unfortunately, most of the frescoes have not been preserved in their original form, but, nevertheless, it is still a unique and most important monumental monument of Georgian painting of the Middle Ages.

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Kintsvisi Monastery
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  • Ვ
    ვაახტანგი
    ამ საოცარი მონასტრის შესახებ, რომელიც თამარის მეფობის პერიოდში გაშენდა, მაინტერესებს, არსებობს თუ არა დამატებითი ინფორმაცია სატყორცნო ქვისა ან გამოყენებული ტექნიკის შესახებ, რაც ხუროთმოძღვრების ამ ტიპისთვის არაა ტიპიური? ასევე, სად შეიძლება ვეძებოთ მეტი მასალა ან წყარო კინწვისის მონასტრის ფრესკებზე, რომლებიც ისტორიული და კულტურული მნიშვნელობით გამორჩეულია?
  • Л
    Лера
    Собор Святого Николая в монастыре Кинцвиси впечатляет не только своей историей, но и уникальными сохранившимися фресками, которые являются настоящим сокровищем грузинской живописи.
  • H
    Hank
    Visiting the monastery was a breathtaking experience. Nestled on a hill in the Dzhaba River Valley, the site's historical significance from the "Golden Age" during Queen Tamara's rule is palpable. The Church of St. Nicholas, with its unusual red-brick construction, stands out. While the external ornamentation is minimal, the medieval frescoes inside captivate with their azure backgrounds. It’s fascinating to learn that these paintings were commissioned by a feudal chancellor, Anton Glonistavidze. Although many of the frescoes have been lost, the remaining fragments are a stunning testament to Georgian artistry. The restoration efforts have certainly preserved its grandeur for future visitors.
  • T
    Ted
    It's intriguing that the main church in the complex, the Church of St. Nicholas, is noted for its brick construction, which is said to be uncommon for its time. How certain are we that brick was truly unusual for that period in Georgia's history? Some regions might have had different architectural practices.
  • G
    G_elel
    Мне кажется, что атмосфера этого места пропитана древностью и духовностью, а живопись на стенах собора просто восхитительна! Также интересно, что собор построен из кирпича, что необычно для того времени. Понимание этой архитектурной особенности делает посещение монастыря еще более увлекательным. Обязательно внесу Кинцвиси в свой список мест, которые нужно увидеть в Грузии!
  • Е
    Елена
    Монастырь Кинцвиси в городе Гори — один из самых красивых в Грузии. Построенный во времена правления царицы Тамары, он вобрал в себя главные архитектурные особенности того времени. В блоге "MadLoba" вы найдете информацию об истории и интересных фактах этого комплекса, а также рекомендации, на какие моменты стоит обратить внимание при посещении этой памятки.
  • D
    dacascas
    Судя по описанию в статье, там просто замечательное место и удивительно красивое. Очень жаль, что всего одна фотография. Было бы интересно посмотреть другие здания монастырского комплекса. А также прекрасную живопись на стенах собора. Вижу ссылку, которая ведёт на собор Святого Николая. Но насколько я понимаю, там совершенно другое место.
  • И
    Иван
    Очень интересное место и спасибо автору публикации за то, что поведал о нем. Очень интересное решение для 13 века, сделать собор из кирпича, видимо тот ко занимался строительной и архитектурной частью постройки думал прогрессивно, поскольку каменный строения насколько я знаю уступал прочностным качествам кирпича.
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