Churches of St. George and St. Theodore, Shida Kartli, Georgia

In the mystical monastery of Shida Kartli, where time seems to slow down under the centuries-old gaze of the walls of ancient buildings, the Churches of St. George and St. Theodore are secluded. A wonderful place, shrouded in an atmosphere of mystery and historical grandeur, in the very heart of Telatgori.

The temple in honor of St. George, rising among ancient stone walls, is evidence of the late Middle Ages. Its slender architecture, with a gracefully built semicircular apse in the east, inspires the imagination with its ancient grandeur. Rectangular and arched windows along the central axis of the apse let in light, enlivening the mystical atmosphere of the temple.

The neighboring church, dedicated to St. Theodore, surprises with its architectural simplicity and majesty. Built from smaller stones than its neighbor, it carries its own history and meaning.

These two sacred places are united by a wide rectangular opening, as if inviting guests to explore their secrets. The final touches to the story are added by the narthex adjacent to the Church of St. Theodore, built of massive stones and bricks.

The glories of the past, immortalized in these stone vaulted ceilings, envelop you, inviting you on a journey through time. By visiting this amazing place, you will be able to feel the spirit of centuries and look into history lost in the fog of time.