The Church of St. Sergius of Radonezh stands in the southern part of Lagodekhi. This dedication is rare in Georgia: Sergius of Radonezh is a Russian saint, and churches in his honor were built primarily in areas where Russian garrisons were stationed.
Lagodekhi is one such place. The town grew around a military fortification dating back to the first half of the 19th century, and this long-term influence on its development. Sources do not confirm a direct connection between the fortification and this particular church, and there is no documentary evidence of its construction in open sources, so the date is not indicated in the map.
Most people come to Lagodekhi not for the town's churches, but for the nature reserve, waterfalls, and monastery in the forest higher up the slope.
🕍 What to see
A functioning Orthodox church and its courtyard, and adjacent to the town is the Lagodekhi Nature Reserve with waterfalls and a monastery.
💰 Free or paid
Admission is free.
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