Architecture of Georgia

Gremi Church

The Architecture of Georgia is the architecture native to Georgia.

It has been influenced by many civilizations during the long history of the country. There are several different architectural styles for castles, towers, fortifications and churches. The Upper Svaneti fortifications and the castle town of Shatili in Khevsureti are one of the finest examples of medieval Georgian castles.

Georgian ecclesiastic art is one of the most fascinating aspects of Georgian Christian architecture, which combines classical dome style with original basilica style forming what is known as Georgian cross-dome style. Cross-dome style of architecture developed in Georgia during the 9th century and before that, most of the Georgian churches were basilicas. Georgian culture places high emphases on individualism and this is expressed thought the allocation of space inside the churches. Other examples of Georgian ecclesiastic architecture can be found oversees in Bulgaria (Bachkovo Monastery built in 1083 by Georgian military commander Grigorii Bakuriani ), in Greece (Iviron monastery built by Georgians in 10th century) and in Jerusalem (Monastery of the Cross built by Georgians in 9th century).

Akaki Khorava State Theatre in Senaki, an example of Neoclassicism style with elements of Baroque in Georgia. Architect Vakhtang Gogoladze.

Other architectural aspects of Georgia include Hausmannized Rustaveli avenue of Tbilisi and the Old Town District.

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