Church of St. George in Dashbashi: History and Route

If you're wondering what to see in Georgia for a tourist with strong nerves, this article might help you find the answer.

Georgia's attractions are a wonderful blend of mysticism and rationalism. But today we'll focus on the mystical element offered by Georgia's most beautiful places.

The Domed Cross Church of St. George is a domed building of the "free cross" type. The church is located in the Kvemo Kartli region, Tsalka Municipality, in the center of the village of Dashbashi. According to the inscription on the building, the church was built in the 10th-11th centuries by order of Rati Eristavi (a Georgian prince).

The Church of St. George stands north of the village, on the banks of the Khrami River in eastern Georgia. The domed, cross-shaped church is built of cut stone and has a cruciform shape. The church features a deep, semicircular apse facing east.

The structure has two entrances: one in the southern wall of the western fork and one in the western wall of the northern fork. The southern door is covered with a large cut stone. Ancient, mysterious inscriptions are found on the upper part of the southern door and on the eastern wall. The church has been restored. To the south and north of the church, tombstones and horse statues can be seen, a sight both fascinating and mystifying.