Sakurdgleebi church stands in Mukhiani, next to the ruins of an older church. The name attached to the place from a family byname, as often happens with village churches in Kakheti.
The village is part of Lagodekhi Municipality, the eastern corner of Kakheti where three borders meet. The Lagodekhi reserve with its waterfalls is close by, as is the road to Azerbaijan. Summers are hot and humid, greenery is dense and village roads are mostly unpaved.
Enter quietly if the door is open, and do not disturb those at prayer. The site remains part of the everyday life of the area, and that deserves respect.
Tips
- Combine the visit with neighbouring villages to save time.
- Bring a torch if it is dark inside.
- There is no need to touch candles or icons.
Getting there
- Ask locals for directions, since the short way is not always obvious.
- The last stretch runs along a dirt road that softens after rain.
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