The Church of St. George stands in Tsalka, in the south of the city. There are no descriptions or dates for the church in open sources, nor are there any reviews of its contents, so the card lists neither the century nor architectural details.
The most important thing to understand here is that there are several churches with this dedication around Tsalka, and they are often confused. Another Church of St. George stands 1.2 kilometers north. The most famous of these is located 3.1 kilometers east, in Dashbashi: according to a local priest, it dates back to the 10th-11th centuries. The village was called Akhalkalaki until the 19th century and was renamed by Greek settlers. Separately located in the city is the cathedral church of the Tsalka Diocese, built by Greeks in 1910.
The Greek trace in Tsalka is evident everywhere. The area was settled by Greeks in the 19th century, and this determined both the toponymy and the church buildings.
🕍 What to see
A small temple and its courtyard. It's logical to combine a visit with the neighboring churches of Tsalka and Dashbashi.
💰 Free or paid Admission is free.
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