In the vicinity of Mtskheta-Mtianeti, in the picturesque village of Akhalsopeli, the breathtakingly beautiful Bziana complex stretches out, like a page of living history. This architectural ensemble, the personification of the centuries-old cultural heritage of Georgia, consists of three graceful churches and a fence that takes one’s thoughts back to ancient times.
The top of the complex is the 8th century church, so old that the breath of time can be felt in every stone of its walls. A “hall church” type hall with a semicircular apse in the east, inside which light and shadow amazingly intertwine, creating a special atmosphere of peace and contemplation. The interior, although it has lost the fullness of its pristine splendor, still preserves pieces of the ancient mosaic of faith and art.
The Church of St. George of the 12th century, looking at ancient monuments from the height of its age, absorbed not only sacred prayers, but also the works of craftsmen who put a piece of their soul into every stone and every relief.
Despite the centuries that have passed over the complex, its greatness remains undeniable. Nature, time and history mixed here, creating a unique cultural heritage that stands still as a silent testimony of the past.
Travelers eager to immerse themselves in the atmosphere of antiquity and beauty should definitely visit the Bziana complex. Here, among the stone walls, saturated with the smell of history, you can not only enjoy the grandeur of ancient buildings, but also feel the subtle vibrations of time permeating every corner of this amazing place.
