A kilometer from Gergeti, in Kazbegi, there is a monument of Georgian architecture Trinity Church. The time of construction is known only approximately - the 14th century.
The Trinity Church in Gergeti originally served as a shelter. According to legend, it was built on the site of a destroyed church, on the site of which the cross of St. Nino was erected. The first mentions are in the essay "The History of Iberia" by Teimuraz Batonishvili
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Gergeti Temple is located in the north of Georgia, namely, in Kazbegi. This cultural monument is located about 1 kilometer from Gergeti and at an altitude of more than 2,000 meters above sea level. Gergeti is a natural place associated with religion. It is interesting that the most beautiful churches and cathedrals are located in Kazbegi.
Gergeti is the most famous place in Georgia. And according to the number of interested, the most popular. This temple is a great place of connection between history and religion.
Gergeti Church is in great demand among tourists. It attracts their attention with its scale and grandeur.
What to see and how to get there?
Today, thanks to the road built in 2018, every tourist and local resident can visit this historical place without difficulty, just arriving there by car. And if you don't have a car or you just don't want to rent it, then there is a way out for you.
Kazbegi can now be easily reached by public transport. You just need to find the bus station in Diduba. After you arrive in the city, you can catch a taxi or even walk to the village itself, where the temple is located.
If you still decide not to hire a taxi, but to go to your destination on foot, then I hasten to please you – the journey time will be from 30 to 60 minutes, depending on the pace of your step and the level of physical fitness.
Date and name of the building
Sights of Georgia they amaze with their uniqueness and sophistication. Gergeti Temple is a special attraction. Little is known about its creation. The church was ascended around the 14th century, during the ascension of the Georgian church. The exact date when the church was rebuilt is unknown.
Gergeti Temple has such a name in honor of the village in which it is located. Since ancient times, the village of Gergeti has been located on the left side of the Tergi River, where the temple was built. But in the 20th century, namely, in 1966, the village was forced to join the territory of Kazbegi, but it is surprising that this territorial change did not affect the name of the religious monument in any way.
History
If we analyze the history of the temple in more detail, it is known that the cross of St. Nino was previously installed on the site of the Gergeti church. This is evidenced by the "History of Iberia" by Teimuraz Batonishvili.
Interestingly, the Gergeti Trinity is a kind of refuge. Here, for many years, the Cross of St. Nino was kept secret from everyone, about which much is known.
Gergeti Temple – this is the greatest cultural and religious monument of Georgia, which is of great value not only for locals and tourists, but also for descendants. Having visited this place, you will not remain indifferent, the sights of Georgia do not have this!
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Так, я отвлеклась. Почему в тексте статьи о святой Нино говорится в мужском роде? И не один раз - значит, это не опечатка!