The naeklesiari marks the site of a former church in Patara Khorenia. The building has not survived; a foundation and traces of masonry are visible, and the working church of Khorenia village stands about four hundred and fifty metres away.
The prefix patara means small and distinguishes the village from neighbouring greater Khorenia. The area belongs to Akhalkalaki Municipality on the Javakheti plateau, where there is almost no forest and buildings are made of volcanic stone. Winter here is long and windy.
Do not climb on the masonry, as the walls hold worse than they look. The site remains part of the everyday life of the area, and that deserves respect.
Tips
- Combine the visit with neighbouring villages to save time.
- Bring a torch if it is dark inside.
- Wear shoes with a firm sole.
Getting there
- Ask locals for directions, since the short way is not always obvious.
- The last stretch runs along a dirt road that softens after rain.
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