Church of St. John the Baptist in Vakiri, Kakheti, Georgia
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In the picturesque area of Kakheti, on the lands of the village of Vakiri in the Sighnagi municipality, stands the Church of St. John the Baptist. It buried its roots in the late 12th century, and acquired its present appearance thanks to the majestic creation of the Kakheti king Levan in 1550. The temple attracts attention with its architecture - a three-church basilica, in which traces of late reconstruction are clearly visible. On the western side there is a three-story bell tower, rising above the surrounding landscape and decorated with characteristic arches.
The architectural marvel is characterized by a clear horizontal line, while the side halls, although slightly shorter than the central nave, do not lose their size and importance. Entrance to the temple is possible from two sides - from the west and from the south, creating a feeling of invitation and goodwill.
Made of stone and brick, each stone wall testifies to the centuries-old history of this place, which has experienced much in its life. This is a place where each stone keeps the secrets of the past and transmits the energy of prayer and repentance to the future.
A visit to the Church of St. John the Baptist is worth it for anyone who wants to feel the breath of centuries, plunge into an atmosphere of mystery and inspiration, and also appreciate the skill of ancient architects invested in the creation of this amazing place.
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Სსალომე პაპაშვილი
ეს ადგილი იმდენად სავსეა ისტორიით და სულიერი ენერგიით, რომ ყოველი კუთხე ქმნის განსაკუთრებულ ატმოსფეროს ითმენილობითა და სიმშვიდით.
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SSam
Stepping inside felt like walking into a whisper of history. The quiet strength of stones told stories beyond centuries, and the air seemed thick with reverence. The blend of ancient and evolved architecture sparked a dialogue between timeworn faith and resilient beauty. It was a place where the past reached out gently to the present, leaving echoes of reflection in its wake.
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PPeterC1ark
Whispers of history and stones aged like fine wine—this sacred place truly moves the soul. Its walls speak tales of resilience, with each curve of its architecture a testament to endurance. In the quiet of this sanctuary, time feels tangible, like you can reach out and touch the past. It’s a serene reminder of human spirit amidst the whispers of an ancient land.
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ББорис Абрамов
Узкие улочки, древние стены, тишина, наполненная звоном колокольни. Здесь кажется, что время остановилось, и ты становишься частью другой эпохи. Место атмосферное, впитавшее в себя дух истории и величия. Обязательно стоит заглянуть внутрь и взглянуть на великолепную архитектуру. Потрясающее ощущение прикосновения к вековой древности.
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AandreyPodolsky
Каменная глава времени, где каждый кирпич шепчет о пройденных столетиях. Если хотите почувствовать пульс древности, загляните сюда.
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₭₭ₐ𝕥𝚢𝐚 ℝ𝑒𝐚đ𝑒ℝ
Дом Иоанна Крестителя XII века. В большой трехцерковной базилике сохранились следы более поздних реконструкций. С запада пристроена 3-этажная колокольня.