Nekresi Monastery, Georgia
Nekresi Monastery is one of the largest monastery complexes in the Kakheti region of Georgia and was founded by St. Abibos Nekreseli, one of the famous thirteen Syrian fathers.
Situated on top of a steep hill overlooking the Alazani valley, the complex contains various ecclesiastical buildings built at different times, including: the Blessed Virgin Church a basilica-type church that dates to the IV century a two-storey bishop’s palace; a four-storey tower and a wine cellar.
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