Favnisi Church named after St. George, Shida Kartli, Georgia

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The Favnisi Church of St. George in the village of Garikula, Kaspi municipality, Shida Kartli, is a living witness to history, decorated with stone and paintings. Built in the 9th-10th centuries, this hall church made of sandstone and tuff impresses with its architectural grace. Its interior, ending with a semicircular apse in the east, surprises with its craftsmanship and antiquity.

Imagine: a triumphal temple, decorated with pilasters supporting semi-cylindrical arches, and crowned with a concrete vault in the west. Despite modernization, the altar still keeps its ancient secrets, and the walls are decorated with frescoes and ornaments.

Inside the church there is history on the walls: paintings painted at different times recreate the picturesque world of the second half of the 12th and 13th centuries. Small fragments of the original painting remain on the north and south walls, while a second layer brings to life the altar area with expressive frescoes.

Favnisi Church is not only a historical heritage, but also the cultural wealth of Georgia. Visitors can experience the spirit of the times by walking between walls decorated with historical scenes and symbols, and enjoy a unique atmosphere that connects the past and present of this amazing place.

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Garikula village, Kaspi municipality, Shida Kartli, Georgia 41.87427701600494, 44.334567352849724
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  • M
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    საოცარი სულიერი სიმშვიდე, როდესაც შევდივარ ძველ, ისტორიით სავსე ადგილზე, სადაც ქვების თითოეული წარწერა თითქოს საკუთარ ამბებს გვიყვება.

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    სამების ტაძარი თავისი საუკუნოვანი ატმოსფეროთი და უნიკალური არქიტექტურით ნამდვილად აღფრთოვანებს.

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    The ancient aura of the place is undeniable, a true testament to history, but maintenance seems to be lagging behind time itself. The remarkable architecture feels overshadowed by nature's relentless encroachment. As someone captivated by detail, I found it hard to ignore the overgrown vegetation obscuring some elements of this historic site. A touch more care and it could truly shine, revealing the full splendor of its past glories to all who come seeking.

  • Г
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    Просто оказался там, и время будто остановилось. Чувствуется какая-то особенная энергетика прошлого, словно стены помнят, как жила и творила целая эпоха. Лёгкий запах старины и покой – вот что находишь в таких местах. Внутренние покрасочные слои все ещё скрывают оставшиеся следы времени. Молча, под давлением этих веков и истории вокруг, забываешь все свои текущие задачи и просто наблюдаешь. Атмосфера умиротворяет и настраивает на философский лад, оставляя ощущение, что побывал в маленьком мире прошлого.

  • М
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    Тишина здесь обволакивает, словно мягкий плед, а каменные стены дышат вековой историей. Простота и величие одновременно. Детям нравится бегать по двору, пока я любуюсь архитектурой. Подумалось, что здесь время будто остановилось, и в этом спокойствии есть своя особая прелесть.

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    შთაბეჭდილებები ამ ადგილის მონახულების შემდეგ უბრალოდ უნიკალური იყო, რადგან აქაურობის სილამაზე და სიმშვიდე მთელ მანძილზე გიპყრობს გულს.

  • Н
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    Иногда история словно дышит рядом. Это место оказалось таким: старинные камни, тихая природа и что-то необъяснимо уютное. Очутившись здесь, словно переносишься в далекую эпоху, чувствуя тяжесть времени, спрятанную в каждом углу. Особенным оказалось рельефное послание у входа — как будто сама каменная память стремится заговорить. Невозможно уйти оттуда без ощущения связки с прошлым и внутреннего покоя.

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    The church feels like a whisper from the past, nestled quietly among the stones. The layers of frescoes tell stories of their own, inviting you to pause and reflect. And that inscription above the door—it's as though the rock itself decided to speak. It's a place where time feels beautifully tangled, and standing there, you can almost breathe in the history.

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    Treading the cool stone path, I was greeted by silence, and an air of reverence filled my senses. Standing in its presence, I felt a deep connection to something timeless. The way the structure captures and frames the natural beauty around it is breathtaking—almost like a painted canvas come to life. This place is not just about stones and arches; it's about the peace that settles in your heart, a true sanctuary for the soul.

  • Г
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    Эта церковь — словно портал в другое измерение. Ощущение спокойствия и величия прямо накрывает с порога. Вид захватывает дух — можно долго смотреть на горизонты, забыв обо всем остальном. Удивительное место, где время будто задерживается, чтобы дать тебе насладиться моментом.

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    სოფლის შუაგულში ეს პატარა ეკლესია მუდამ აღგვაფრთოვანებს თავისი სიძველისა და სიმშვიდის გრძნობით.

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    Nestled in the Georgia's misty hills, the sacred space pulled me into a dance with centuries past. The walls, kissed by time, resonated with whispers of history, while the serene simplicity inside offered a gentle embrace to the soul. Bathed in soft, natural light, the church stands as a testament to endurance and faith, quietly urging visitors to pause, reflect, and listen to the echoes of old prayers. A truly spiritual oasis.

  • lina kowalewa
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    Это очень интересно: над входной дверью в церковь имеется надпись, которая не выгравирована, как везде, а рельефная, то есть вокруг нее выгравирован весь камень.