Opiza

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Opiza was a medieval Georgian monastery and cathedral church located in historical Klarjeti region, now in Artvin Province, Turkey. It is one of the oldest Georgian churches in the Tao-Klarjeti region. Opiza was reconstructed after an Arab invasion in the 8th century. It is referred to by many Georgian historical persons, such as Gregory of Khandzta, Beqa and Beshqen Opizrebi. ()

Alternative names: Completed: XIII centuryCoordinates: 41°13'25"N, 42°2'11"E

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Nearby attractions include: Parekhi, Doliskana.

3.1 miNW
Monastery
Parekhi
80 min walk • Parekhi is a Georgian medieval Orthodox monastery in historical Medieval Georgian Kingdom of Klarjeti. The monastery is an illustration of the activity of St. Gregory's followers. Founded in 840s as a hermitage, it soon turned into a coenobium.
5.9 miSW
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Doliskana
151 min walk • Doliskana is a medieval Georgian Orthodox monastery in the Medieval Georgian kingdom of Klarjeti. It was used as a mosque, now abandoned. Its construction was finished in the mid 10th century, during the rule of Sumbat I of Iberia. It is located high above the right bank of the Imerkhevi River.