Archangel Church in Lashkhveri, Samegrelo-Upper Svaneti, Georgia
- Description
In the very heart of Svaneti, among the majestic mountains, the Lashkhveri Archangel Church is mysteriously located, carefully preserving its history from the 14th century. This architectural masterpiece is a hall type, decorated with a semicircular apse on the eastern side. Walking through the doors, you are immersed in the atmosphere of antiquity, where the interior space is decorated with a pair of pilasters and a transitional arch, and the vaults caress the eye with their exquisite beauty. Four windows let light in, illuminating every corner of the temple.
The simple facades of the church only seem modest until you take a closer look at the details: window openings decorated with shafts and an image of a cross above the western window fill the space with holy meaning. However, along with religious subjects, on the facades you can also see scenes from the Georgian epic "Amiran-Darejaniani", which makes this church unique and interesting not only for fans of architecture, but also for connoisseurs of history and culture.
Perfectly preserved majestic architecture, combining elements of religious veneration and the Georgian epic tradition, invites every traveler to plunge into the world of ancient legends and feel the greatness of the cultural heritage of Georgia.
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Oksana Ostapova
Этот старинный храм, утопающий в зелени горного села, поразил своей атмосферой покоя и умиротворения. Величественные стены церкви хранят в себе многовековую историю, а интерьер с уникальными фресками и иконами вызывает истинное восхищение. Мы провели здесь несколько часов, наслаждаясь тишиной и красотой, и дети были в восторге от возможности узнать больше о местной культуре и традициях. Это место обязательно стоит посетить каждому, кто интересуется историей и архитектурой Грузии.