Vale Church of Virgin
According to historical records, the church was built in the VIII-IX centuries. Vale was initially a domed temple. In 1562-1564, the church was restored without the dome. After a thorough renovation, the church was turned into a three-nave basilica.
Vale Church of Virgin
Vale Church of Virgin
Vale Church of Virgin
Vale Church of Virgin
Vale Church of Virgin
Vale Church of Virgin
Vale Church of Virgin
According to historical records, the church was built in the VIII-IX centuries. Vale was initially a domed temple. In 1562-1564, the church was restored without the dome. After a thorough renovation, the church was turned into a three-nave basilica. Two columns inside the church divide the space into three parts. Asymmetrical column sizes were restored in the XVI century. Forty five lowercase carved inscriptions on the south tower tell about the restoration of the temple and by Dedisimedi. wife of Kaihosro Atabagi.
The church was built in harmonizing colors - gray and burgundy. Previously, the church was hung with a richly decorated cornice. Above the main entrance is a large stone that depicts two riders. Through this entrance came prayers in a half dark corner from which the central spaceis lit from openings. All these various adornments were skillfully executed by architectural skill of the highest quality.
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