Erelaant Church, Kakheti, Georgia
- Description
Erelaant Temple, a majestic structure from the 5th-6th centuries, is located in the picturesque area of Kakheti, just a short journey from the village of Matani in the Akhmeta municipality. This historical monument attracts attention with its free cross architecture, with a dome that rises at the corners of the walls, like a keeper of ancient secrets.
At first glance at the temple, your gaze is drawn to its entrance on the south side, which, although rectangular in shape on the outside, is framed by a graceful arch on the inside. The entire eastern arm ends in a graceful semicircular apse, while the apses on the other sides of the temple are accompanied by both the southern and northern arms. The aesthetics of the temple continues inside, where, despite the damage, you can still admire the 17th-century paintings. Here you can find images of the Mother of God and Child, as well as a scene of worship of the holy sacrifice.
Illumination of the temple comes through four windows in the dome, as well as windows in the apses on the east, south and north sides of the temple. The facades of the building are decorated minimalistically, but slightly protruding window openings with graceful arched frames and a rough cross on the eastern facade add character and mystery to the temple.
Erelaant Temple is not just a historical monument, but also a place where you can plunge into the atmosphere of antiquity, feel the greatness of times and immerse yourself in the world of mysticism and religious spirituality. Its visit is worth it for any traveler who seeks to understand the history and culture of Georgia, immerse himself in its ancient traditions and feel the spirit of the past, which is still alive in this magnificent building.
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ЦЦ. Цеханов
Каменные стены, которые дышат историей и старинной живописью, создают особую атмосферу. Ощущаешь невидимую связь веков. Вопреки реставрациям, дух древности здесь сохраняется и привлекает. Кажется, что это место забывает о времени и открывает дверь в прошлое. Стоя среди этих стен, слышишь шёпот веков.
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TTamuna
შენი ეწერა ძველი ეკლესიის მნახველობის შემდეგ ამოტომ გული სითბოთი და სიწყნარით გავიცნო, და დროის სვლამაც ვერაფრით მოაკლო მის სიწმინდესა და მოძრაობას.
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Რრუსუდანი
ამ ძველ ციხე-სიმაგრეში ვიზიტი შთამბეჭდავი და სულიერად სავსე იყო, მტერში დროის შეხსენებას გვაძლევს.
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ВВ.Е. Полетаев
Старые стены этой церкви словно дышат вековой мудростью. Без лишней помпезности, она удивляет своей простотой и чувством покоя внутри. Стоишь там и будто ощущаешь связь с чем-то древним и важным. Отличное место для того, чтобы задуматься и почувствовать время.
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XXavierKing
A serene walk through history, where time stands still and whispers of ancient artistry echo in the air. Somehow, standing amidst those walls fills you with an unexpected calm, a gentle reminder of the enduring beauty of human creativity and devotion. The play of light on the remaining frescoes is almost magical—each brush stroke telling tales from a distant past. It's not just a sight; it's a feeling that lingers long after you leave.
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ААлександр Третьяков
Тишина и величие — вот что чувствуешь, глядя на древние стены. Внутри словно время остановилось: фрески рассказывают об истории, о которой мало кто знает. Это место напоминает о том, как важно останавливаться и слушать не только окружающий мир, но и самого себя. Поставленная свеча добавляет немного тепла и света в эту атмосферу задумчивости.
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DDave
Stepping through ancient stone and whispers of history, I found a profound peace enveloping my soul. The air seemed to hum with centuries of prayer and quiet reflection. It's a place where time slows, gently nudging you to pause and breathe. The serenity here is a rare and beautiful thing, tugging at a part of me that often gets lost in the rush of everyday life.
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MMaia Khutsishvili
ეს ადგილი ასეთი სიღრმის და სიფაქიზის გრძნობებით აღავსებს, რომ ძნელია არ დაფიქრდე ცხოვრების სილამაზეზე და მთავარ ღირებულებებზე.
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NNihat Sarı
The place held a certain charm with its ancient stones and faint traces of old murals whispering stories of the past, yet I couldn't shake off a feeling of neglect. The restoration work from decades ago seemed to have left some unfinished business. Surrounded by an oval wall, it felt more isolated than serene. The atmosphere was not as spiritually uplifting as I hoped; perhaps a bit more care in its upkeep could work wonders.
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Mmanana Ardganikidze
როდის აშენდა ზუსტად უცნობია, მაგრამ კახეთის ერთ-ერთი პირველი ტაძარია. სიძველის გარდა, მის უჩვეულო არქიტექტურას და განსაცვიფრებელ ესთეტიკას შეუძლია ყურადღების მიპყრობა. ტაძარი ღიაა, შიგნით შემორჩენილია ფრესკები, შეგიძლიათ სანთელი აანთოთ.