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New Athos Monastery
New Athos Monastery
Monastery
Country:
Georgia
Region:
Abkhasia
Other names:
Новоафонский монастырь
Value:
Regional
Visit duration:
2 h
Description:
Orthodox male monastery, founded in 1875. The monastery includes six temples, monks’ houses, a refectory, and outbuildings. The central cathedral, built in neo-Byzantine style, is crowned with five domes. The interior walls are painted with pictures of Biblical scenes.
Categories:
Monastery
Monastery
Labels:
Must visit
Topics:
Religion
Why visit:
Excursion
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Best visit time:
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Access:
Bike
Car
Car 4x4
Foot
Motorbike
Roads:
Asphalt
Info:
Map and directions
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ID:
5162