Kristillinen perintö Akhaltsikhessa

Religious Heritage

This collection highlights the diverse religious architecture of the Akhaltsikhe region, where Georgian Orthodox and Catholic traditions intersect. Key sites include the 10th-century Sapara Monastery, hidden in a forested canyon, and the ruins of the massive Atsquri Cathedral. The list also features the 16th-century Vale Virgin Mary Church, known for its intricate stone reliefs, alongside rock-cut cave monasteries and active nunneries that illustrate the area's multi-confessional history.

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Sapara Monastery

Sapara Monastery is a Georgian Orthodox monastery in the Akhaltsikhe District of Samtskhe-Javakheti region, Georgia.

B

Atsquris tadzari

Ruins of a 10th-century cathedral and former bishopric seat, currently undergoing restoration.

C

Vale Virgin Mary Orthodox Church

Originally built in the 10th century and reconstructed in the 16th century, this church features detailed stone reliefs.

D

Georgian Catholic Monastery

A monastery for Benedictine sisters including the Church of Our Lady of the Rosary, serving the local Catholic community.

E

St. Iosebi

Catholic church in Arali village, reflecting the region's significant Catholic history.

F

Agara monastery

Medieval monastic ruins dating to the 10th-11th centuries, located near the former settlement of Agara.

G

Tsqordzis baiebis namonastrali kldeshi

A rock-cut monastic complex featuring cave dwellings and religious spaces carved into the cliffside.

H

Saint Marine Church

A 19th-century Orthodox church in Akhaltsikhe, characterized by traditional stone construction.

I

Tsm.ninos eklesia da dedata monasteri(aralshi)

An Orthodox nunnery and church dedicated to Saint Nino, located in the village of Arali.

J

Amaghleba Church

An Orthodox site in Akhaltsikhe featuring traditional Georgian ecclesiastical architecture.