A church under construction: the name carries the Georgian word mshenebare, meaning under construction. It is worth knowing in advance, because instead of a completed church you will most likely find a site at some stage of work, and the state on the ground may differ from expectations.
The second name, the White Church, most likely refers to the colour of the stone or facing, but no explanation for it has survived and we will make no claim. The dedication is not named either. Vartsikhe lies in the Rioni valley south of Kutaisi and holds several churches, including a pair of churches in one yard.
A building site is a building site: approach carefully, do not go inside uninvited, and leave equipment and materials alone. Dress modestly, women wear a headscarf.
📌 In brief
- The church is under construction: the state on site may differ from expectations
- The Rioni valley south of Kutaisi, the village of Vartsikhe
- No dedication is named, only the popular name White Church is known
🚗 Getting there
- Landmark - the village of Vartsikhe in the Rioni valley, south of Kutaisi
- The Build Route button will take you to the spot
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