Church of the Virgin Okono Argveti, Imereti, Georgia
- Description
The Church of Our Lady Okono Argveti is a majestic architectural work steeped in history, located in the municipality of Sachkhere in Zemo Imereti.
This is a magnificent hall-style structure with an impressive apse on the east side, decorated with an arched window along the central axis. Made of carefully honed limestone, the church is striking in its details - the two-story altar shoulders, the supporting arches of the conch and exquisite vaulted elements. The longitudinal walls are decorated with two-tiered pilasters, while the southern and northern walls are decorated with architrave doors and rectangular windows, adding to the grandeur of this sacred place.
Although time has not been kind to the facades, they still carry with them the grandeur of the past, into which they skillfully fit. On the eastern façade of the church, a decorated cross in relief symbolizes the spiritual heritage of this place, although the high relief of a ram that previously adorned it has long since collapsed.
A few steps to the west rises a three-story bell tower, which is not only a sacred building, but also a monument to art. Its third floor has been turned into a gazebo, offering stunning views of the surrounding area.
The Church of Our Lady Okono Argveti is not just a place for religious worship, but also a place where the history and architectural heritage of Georgia merge together, inviting every visitor to plunge into the grandeur of the past and feel the spiritual heritage of this land.
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НН. Пушкин
Поразительное погружение в прошлое среди скромной, но выразительной архитектуры. Свет сквозь арочные окна словно подчеркивает спокойствие и вечность этого места. Старение камня и потеря части украшений добавляют особую меланхолию. Здесь не важен блеск, важно ощущение времени и истории, сотканной в стенах. Настоящее укрытие для мыслей и размышлений.
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MMaia
ამ ადგილის მახლობლად გაოცებული ვიყავი მშვიდობიანობით და სილამაზით, რომელიც სამოციქულო არქიტექტურის თანამედროვე გაფორმებაში იყო გაგრილების საიდუმლოსთან შერწყმული.
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Aabigailbennett
The air held a timeless whisper within these ancient walls. Stepping inside felt like entering an embrace of yellowed stone and history, where sunlight kissed forgotten corners through aged windows. The humble elegance of the space provoked introspection, while the gentle decay added a layer of authenticity. Silence was profound here, offering a moment to pause—both surreal and deeply grounding. The bells stood watch, silent now, but carrying echoes of past rituals. Visiting this place felt like discovering a quiet sanctuary amidst life’s chaos, a true testament to serenity and the passing of time.
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НН. Субботина
Среди тихих зелёных холмов я нашла уголок, где время будто замирает. Удивительная сила этого места касается сердца, дарит покой и одновременно навевает мысли о вечном. Нет привычного туристического шума, лишь шёпот ветра среди высоких деревьев и колокольный звон, который словно обнимает душу. Здесь чувствуешь особую связь с поколениями и благодарность тем, кто сохраняет такие святыни. Обязательно вернусь вновь.
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MMadonna
ეს წმინდა ადგილი ნამდვილი სულიერი სიმშვიდის ოაზისია, სადაც შეგრძნება, თითქოს დრო გაჩერდა, გეხმარება შინაგან სიმშვიდეზე დაფიქრებაში.
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MMia Burghley
A pine tree planted by my parents stands solemnly by the old bell tower, whispering stories of the past. While this location carries a certain nostalgic beauty, I found the atmosphere slightly overshadowed by a sense of neglect. It seems as though time stands still here, not in the idyllic way but in a way that leaves you wishing for a little more care and attention.
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lina kowalewa
Это место наполнено особым духовным настроением и является настоящим кладезем культурного наследия Грузии.