In the village of Alkhalaki, Ihtila district, there is a small Ghrtila church. The exact time of the construction of the temple is known - 1308.
Ghrtila Church is located in the village of Alkhalaki. In the structure of the church, it is possible to note the signs of the Georgian architecture related to the 8-10 centuries. Bolnisi crosses are depicted on the foundation and facade of the temple. Akhalkalaki is one of the most beautiful places in Georgia, located 20 km from Ihtila.
The sights of Georgia can be seen even in small villages, such as the Ghrtila Church. The temple is located in the village Akhalkalaki in the district of Ihtila (Ghrtila), in the region of Samtskhe-Javakheti. The church was built in 1308.
Cut stone with a porous structure was used for construction. The building is of the cross-domed type: four semi-cylindrical arches with a dome above them. The facade of the temple is decorated with stone parapets, which is a sign of buildings of the VIII-X centuries.
The foundation is decorated with the “Bolnisi Cross" pattern. The image of the cross can be seen on the facade of the temple. If you have visited Ihtila, and do not know what to see, then be sure to visit the church of Ghrtila.
How to get
Aloneы krasivы places in Gruzia possible visitь machines. Beyond the Akhalkalaki range in 22 km of ochtila. Poezdka budet nedolgoй, Tak as doroga in the more white asphaltья.
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