Gagra temple description and photo - Abkhazia: Gagra (Topic)

Gagra temple description and photos - Abkhazia: Gagra. Detailed information about the attraction. Description, photos and a map showing the nearest significant objects.

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The Gagra temple is one of the oldest buildings in the Republic of Abkhazia. It is located on the territory of a unique architectural monument - the Abaaty fortress. The Gagra temple was erected in the VI-VII centuries. the first Caucasian Christians.

The last major restoration of the church was carried out in 1902. It was then that the original appearance and forms of the church were restored. The facade of the building was composed of roughly hewn limestone blocks of small size and rather simple shape. In the side vestibule of the temple there is a secret door leading to an underground passage that runs under the entire Gagra fortress and goes out to the sea - this was one of the strategically important features at that time. The Gagra temple is consecrated in the name of Saint Hypatius, the Gagra bishop. According to historical data and the opinion of historians, the relics of St. Hypatia rests within the walls of the church.

Externally, the temple is a rectangular structure with two annexes. A path paved with polished limestone slabs leads to the main entrance to the Gagra Temple; tall cypresses decorate it on both sides. The interior of the temple looks simple and even a little harsh. The main decoration on the wall of the church is the Bolnisi cross. The Maltese Cross can be seen above the entrance. Both of them were made by order of the princess of Oldenburg, the patroness of the temple.

Currently, the Gagra temple houses the most interesting Museum of Abkhaz weapons, where dart points, flint axes, battle bracelets, bronze axes and daggers, antique shields are presented, helmets, swords, medieval chain mail, helmets, sabers and more.

Externally, the temple is a rectangular structure with two annexes. A pathway paved of polished limestone slabs leads to the main entrance to the Gagra Temple, with tall cypress trees on both sides. The interior of the temple looks simple and even a little harsh. The main decoration on the wall of the church is the Bolnisi cross. The Maltese Cross can be seen above the entrance. Both of them were made by order of the Princess of Oldenburg, the patroness of the temple.

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