St. George's Church in Old Abashi
- Description
George Church in Old Abasha is a historical monument located in the village of Old Abasha, Abasha municipality, Samegrelo-Upper Svaneti region, Georgia. The village is located on the Odisha plain, on the banks of the Abasha River, at an altitude of 30 meters above sea level and 5 kilometers from the city of Abasha.
The wooden church named after St. George was built in the early 19th century and is an important part of the cultural and historical heritage of the region. This temple is an example of traditional Georgian wooden church architecture and is a significant religious and historical site.
Visitors can explore the unique architecture of the church, learn more about the religious and cultural history of the region, and visit the surrounding area associated with the life and work of the famous Georgian writer and public figure Konstantin Gamsakhurdia, who was born in Old Abasha.