The church is dedicated to Saint Demetre and stands at Velispiri by the village of Ganakhleba. Such a double reference is usual in these parts: the locality has its own name, the village another, and a church may be called after either.
Ganakhleba lies south of Tsalka, on the road towards the Dmanisi lands. Another church of the village, of Saint Elias, stands about a kilometre away, and further north begins Sarkineti with its three shrines.
The stop is easily combined with neighbouring Sarkineti: about three kilometres separate them. The rules are those of any working church: covered shoulders and knees, quiet, and a headscarf is useful for women.
📜 Of interest
- A church of Saint Demetre at the locality of Velispiri
- Another church of Ganakhleba, of Saint Elias, is about a kilometre away
- A double name, of locality and village, is usual in these parts
🚗 Getting there
- Landmark: the locality of Velispiri by the village of Ganakhleba; about twelve kilometres to Tsalka
- The Build Route button will take you to the spot
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