Kvetera Church, Akhmeta, Georgia

Kvetera Church is a Georgian Orthodox church in a historic fortified town of Kvetera in Kakheti.

Kvetera Church was built in the early part of the 10th century. It is a relatively small church and resembles the Georgian cross-dome style of architecture. The dome rests on a round tympanum and rises over the central square pace. The Projections end in an apse, which have niches between them. The facade of the church is not designed with a lot of ornaments which is typical for Kakhetian churches. Most of the facade is decorated with symmetrical arches.

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Jonathan Bennett (15 months ago)
10th century mountaintop citadel. The church has been restored and there are ruins of a palace, fortifications and cisterns.

Sabba Bberuashvili (15 months ago)
Its so beautiful, good views from up there because it was a watch tower back in the days.

Owen McMullen (2 years ago)
Amazing church and ruined fortress. Views of the mountains stunning. Easy to do with a car, or you can walk to the top.

Aurelien Meyer (2 years ago)
If heaven exists, it looks like this place. The most gorgeous little church resting in a cocoon of medieval walls in the quietest location, unknown and unreachable for almost all tourists. They are paving the access path, so it looks as if they want to develop tourism. Hurry before crowds ruin the tranquility of the place

Makaso (3 years ago)
Kvetera Fortress is located on the way from Tianeti to Akhmeta. Historically, in the 9th-10th centuries it was one of the important cities of Kakheti. May be now nothing special, but the whole area is very green and offers to relax. Recommend visit if you are planning visit Akhmeta region, or have road from/to Tianeti.

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