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Ruins from a 13th-century church.
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St. Mariam Church / წმინდა მარიამის სახელობის
ვაჩნაძიანის ყველაწმინდა
The Church of the Mother of God built in the 9th century with a complex architecture. It combines a three church basilica and the central building with a high dome. Based on this type of building, many Georgian churches were built starting from the 11th century.
This is an ancient fortification on the rocks, first mentioned in the 5th century. It was invaded by Mongols in the 8th century.
The residential palace of the Chavchavadzes family. It has a charming garden of a medium size.
Georgian: გრემის ტაძარი
A fortified fantasy castle and Georgian orthodox cathedral upon a large rock in front of the mountains with a church on top. The cathedral was erected in 1565 by King Levan. The frescos are from 1577. Built from bricks and simultaneously being a fortress, the cathedral has three entrances, a western, southern and northern one. Before it was built, the tower, still there today as bell tower and detached from the rest, was the only thing standing there.
Rents bicycles for self-guided trips through the nearby vineyards of Gremi.