The old church in Khulgumo is a church by the road from Akhaltsikhe to Akhalkalaki, whose name is plain and honest, while its dedication and age remain unestablished. Its neighbour, though, is notable: the Catholic church of Surb Astvatsamayr stands a few dozen metres away.
This pair makes Khulgumo a curious stop on the highway: an old nameless church and a living Catholic parish side by side, two ages of one village together. Calling in takes a minute, and there are more layers of history on this patch than the road suggests: the Armenian villages of Javakheti begin right here.
The church is seen freely, at any time: there are no regular services here. The old walls need care, and the neighbouring parish the ordinary respect of a guest.
📜 Nearby
- A church with no established dedication
- Khulgumo village on the Akhaltsikhe - Akhalkalaki highway
- The village’s Catholic church a few dozen metres away
🚗 Getting there
- Landmark - Khulgumo village on the Akhaltsikhe - Akhalkalaki highway, the church by the road
- The Build Route button will show the exact way
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