The most beautiful places in Georgia can be seen in the vicinity of the Church of the Holy Trinity Zemo in Chocheti. Time of construction, approximately 9th-10th century.
Among the variety of attractions in Shida Kartli, Georgia, is the Church of the Holy Trinity Zemo in Chocheti. The church building, despite its small size, looks monumental - the builders used rock and cobblestones as material.
The central region of Georgia - Shida Kartli is rich in various monuments of medieval architecture, there is something to see in Georgia for people who are not only interested in history, but also for lovers of picturesque landscapes.
One great example is the Church of the Holy Trinity Zemo, located in the village of Chocheti (Kaspi municipality). The building dates from the IX-X centuries and is a hall church of rectangular shape. The sights of Georgia were mostly built from materials from the surrounding area. The Church of Zemo was no exception, it was built of rock stones and cobblestones, which add to its image of grandeur.
After visiting Zemo Holy Trinity Church, tourists rank it among the most beautiful places in Georgia and here's why. The semi-cylindrical vault of the building rests on a triumphal arch decorated with a carved capitol, the structure is supported by corbels of tuff. To get inside it is possible through a rectangular entrance with a wooden door.
The church is completed with an appendage - a semicircular apse on the east side, which is slightly elevated, thanks to the stone steps. There are niches on the sides of the apse. Light enters the church through several carved windows: one in the apse and one in the center of the west wall.
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