Georgian Churches

Georgian Orthodox churches, monasteries, basilicas, chapels, fortified church complexes, and religious ensembles


Barakoni Church

Built by Rostom, the Eristavi of Racha. The church’s founder is historically noted for being blinded by King Solomon the Great of Imereti

Barakoni church Rostom Eristavi grave
Grave of Rostom, Eristavi of Racha, founder of this church
National Heritage Monument

Zemo Krikhi Church

Building is adorned with refined fretwork and stone-cut images, including lion figures carved at the base of the apse

Zemo Krikhi church
Zemo Krikhi church
National Heritage Monument

Nikortsminda Cathedral

A masterpiece of medieval stone carving and one of Georgia’s finest sculptural monuments

Nikortsminda Cathedral
Nikortsminda, Racha, Georgia
UNESCO Tentative List