A salotsavi is a place of prayer, an independent type of revered site in the Georgian tradition. Here type and dedication do not conflict: the place of prayer carries the clear name of Saint George, which is not always the case with a salotsavi.
The site stands in the central part of Akhalsopeli, a village in eastern Kakheti between Kvareli and Gurjaani. The village holds four sanctuaries in all, stretched along the road for about five kilometres: a church of John the Baptist, an unnamed sakdari to the north, another Saint George church to the south, and this salotsavi between them.
A salotsavi usually has no schedule of services and can be approached at any time. Behave as you would in a church: quietly, with shoulders and knees covered. The four churches of the village are better driven than walked, and the centre makes a convenient start.
๐ Of interest
- A salotsavi, a place of prayer with a clear dedication to Saint George
- The central part of Akhalsopeli, eastern Kakheti between Kvareli and Gurjaani
- The four sanctuaries stretch along the road for about five kilometres
๐ Getting there
- Landmark: Akhalsopeli village, Kvareli municipality; about fourteen kilometres to Kvareli
- The Build Route button will take you to the spot
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