The church of St. George in Kavtiskhevi, built in the 5th-6th centuries, is one of the most beautiful places in Georgia.
Saint George, one of the most revered in Georgia. In Kavtiskhevi there is a church built in his honor. The church of St. George is currently hosting both regular guided tours and is open for individual viewing. If you are looking for something to see in Georgia...
Georgia's sights are varied and unique, with both modern examples of architecture and ancient, medieval relics.
For example, the Church of St. George in Kavtiskhevi, which is located in the central Georgian region of Shida Kartli, in the village of Kavtiskhevi.
The building dates from V-VII centuries, is made of stone and decorated with brick. The layout of the church follows the canons of orthodox cathedrals and is a rectangular building with facades turning into a semicircular apse.
According to the designer's plan it was possible to enter the church in several ways: from the western and southern sides. Today there is only one way in, through the south facade, because the west entrance was bricked up. The entrances are flanked by arches decorated with brickwork.
The decor of the temple attracts attention and is memorable for a long time, only because of this we can rank the Church of St. George among the most beautiful places in Georgia.
The interior of the temple is illuminated through arched windows decorated with brick. On the outside of the facades, there are Orthodox crosses depicted in recesses, and the facade is divided by a simple but neat cornice. A closer look at the west side of the church roof reveals a view of the brick bell tower, framed on all sides by arches that pass into a pyramid-shaped vault lined with tile in the form of gutters. The same covering is located on the rest of the roof of the church.
There are many curious sites in the village of Kavtishevi, so nearby, to the east, is the equally impressive Trinity Church of Lomisi.
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