Church of the Virgin Mary in Manavi, Kakheti, Georgia

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The Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Manavi is one of the last magnificent works of ancient Georgian architecture that adorns the beautiful region of Kakheti. Rising on the slope of a mountain, 15 kilometers east of the village of Manavi, this church attracts attention with its majestic beauty.

Built in 1794 by order of the abbot of the Baptist Monastery, David Gareji, this sacred temple has served as a place of worship for believers for centuries. Dedicated by Archimandrite Eftime, the Manavi Church is a fine example of the Kupelhale style.

In 2008, the church underwent restoration, returning to its original beauty and grandeur.

Architecturally, the Manavi Church is a small but impressive structure measuring 10.85 by 6.8 meters. The interior of the temple is organized in the shape of an elongated triangle with an apse at the eastern end and a wide boat spanning the entire width of the church. The dome is supported by wall projections and redirected arches, creating the impression of a bright and airy interior space.

Manavi Church attracts attention with its unique architectural style, majestic beauty and spiritual atmosphere. This place is worth visiting for anyone who wants to immerse themselves in the history and culture of Georgia, discover its ancient secrets and feel the power of time embedded in the stone walls of this sacred temple.

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15 km east of the village of Manavi, on the slope of a mountain, Sagarejoy municipality, Kakheti, Georgia 41.72619794938483, 45.44487264119571
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    მშვენიერი ადგილი, სადაც მშვიდი ატმოსფერო და უძველესი არქიტექტურა ერთმანეთს ერწყმის და ქმნიან განუმეორებელ შთაბეჭდილებას.

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    ეს ეკლესია განმაცვიფრა თავისი სიხალვათით და უნიკალური ატმოსფეროთი, რომელიც გაძლევს შანსს გაერიდო ყოველდღიურობას და ჩაერთო სულიერ სიმშვიდეში.

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    ეს ადგილი ჩემთვის სულიერი სიწყნარის და არქიტექტურული მშვენიერების ერთობლიობაა, რაც მაკვირვებს და მადლიერების გრძნობას მიტოვებს.

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    Staring at the old stone walls, I couldn't help but feel like I'd seen it all before. Sure, there’s beauty in the arches and serenity in the silence, but the experience felt repetitive. Maybe my eyes are just overloaded with these sights now, like flipping through the same book twice. Not saying it's bad, just not special for me. And maybe it's the language barrier, but I struggled to find a connection that wasn’t purely visual.

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    Standing on the hill, amidst nature's calm chaos, I felt a serenity that words can hardly capture. Each stone seemed to whisper stories from centuries past, reminding me of timeless faith and devotion. The path was a challenge, but the view—ah, the view—rewarded every effort tenfold. This place holds a quiet magic that lingers long after you leave.

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    Perched on a mountainside in eastern Georgia, this sacred site evokes a powerful sense of peace that’s hard to find elsewhere. Its ancient domes seem to echo the whispers of centuries past, offering both solitude and silent stories. As an illustrator, the play of light through the arches seemed almost like divine inspiration. Feelings of reverence and awe linger long after leaving, a quiet reminder of simplicity harmonized with splendor.

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    Feeling more like an architectural maze than a serene refuge, the sanctuary somewhat overwhelms with its grandeur. While undeniably impressive, the intricate design left me a bit detached, craving a more intimate spiritual connection. The atmosphere felt slightly cold, overshadowed by the vastness of the structure. Still, its historical significance can't be denied, just not quite the cherished find I hoped for.

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    Порой архитектура как бы настраивает внутренний камертон. Эта место, укрытое в кахетинских склонах, словно дышит временем, сохраняя в камнях отголоски прошлого. Попадаешь туда — и невольно включаешься в поток истории, как будто сам становишься его частью. Тишина, слегка нарушаемая звуками ветра, настраивает на размышления. Здесь легко забыть о суете и просто быть, ощущая умиротворение и величие, заключенные в строгих линиях. От посещения остаётся чувство глубокой благодарности за прикосновение к древней культуре, за мгновения внутренней тишины и покоя.

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    Величие и тишина переплетаются здесь в таком удивительном танце. Ступая по древним камням, чувствуешь, как время замедляется, а сердце наполняется покоем. В этом месте моя душа обретает крылья, а мысли уносятся вдаль, как звезды на ночном небосклоне. Атмосфера потрясающая — как будто границы между прошлым и настоящим размываются. Даже недолгое пребывание там приносит невероятное чувство умиротворения.

  • natali mkrtchan
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    გუგლის ლოკაციია ცოტას ურევს, მანქანა არ მიდის ეკლესიამდე. ძალიან მიუვალი ადგილია ფეხითაც, რადგან საფეხმავლო ბილიკიც არ არის. კარგი იქნება თუ ინფრასტრუქტურას გამართავენ