Battle of Sasireti and St. George Church in Sasireti

When visiting the village of Sasireti, you have the opportunity to visit the local church of St. George, built in the 19th century.

The materials used for construction are stone and cobblestone. The building has a semicircular apse at its summit, with an arched window in the center. Rectangular niches are located on the south and north sides of the apse.

The builders constructed the conch and the church vault from wood. The floor of the apse, compared to the hall, has a single-step elevation, separated by a wooden iconostasis.

Upon reaching the second floor, you can catch the chant of a Christian church choir, performing near the wooden staircase and balustered railings.

The building has two entrances, located on the south and west sides. There is a single arched window on each side of the southern entrance. The church's interior contains unique fragments of murals.

The building's facades are covered with stone vaults, featuring unusual patterns created by contemporary artists.

Decades ago, a brick column stood against the wall near the southern entrance. A bell tower, constructed of brick and stone, was subsequently erected.

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