Tsughrughasheni Church

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Tsughrughasheni is a Georgian Orthodox church in the Bolnisi District, Georgia. It is situated approximately 2 kilometres from Bolnisi Sioni basilica, on the right bank of the Bolnisistsqali River. The church was built in 1212–1222 supposedly by King George IV Lasha of the Bagrationi Dynasty. ()

Local name: წუღრუღაშენი Completed: 1222 (803 years ago)Coordinates: 41°22'52"N, 44°31'37"E

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Kvemo KartliGeorgia

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Nearby attractions include: Bolnisi Sioni, Lurji Monastery, Tamaz Stepania Stadium, Bolnisi.

0.9 miNW
Church
Bolnisi Sioni
24 min walk • Nestled in the picturesque Kvemo Kartli region of Georgia, the Bolnisi Sioni church stands as a testament to the rich history and cultural heritage of this ancient land. This architectural marvel, dating back to the early 5th century, is one of the oldest Christian...
4.1 miNW
Church
Lurji Monastery
104 min walk • The Lurji Monastery, that is the "Blue Monastery", is a 12th-century Georgian Orthodox church built in the name of Saint Andrew in the Vere neighborhood of Tbilisi, Georgia. The popular historical name lurji is derived from its roof, adorned with glazed blue tile.
4.7 miN
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport
Tamaz Stepania Stadium
120 min walk • Tamaz Stephania Stadium is a multi-use stadium in Bolnisi, Georgia. It is used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of FC Sioni Bolnisi. The stadium is able to hold 3,000 people. The stadium is named after Tamaz Stepania, - former player, who was a goalkeeper for Dinamo Tbilisi. He died in a road accident at the age of 21.
4.7 miN
Locality
Bolnisi
120 min walk • Bolnisi, is a city in the country of Georgia, located in the Kvemo Kartli region and capital of the Bolnisi district. It currently has an estimated 13,800 inhabitants.

Tsughrughasheni Church

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Tsughrughasheni Church – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Bolnisi Sioni

Lurji Monastery

Tamaz Stepania Stadium

Bolnisi