New Athos Monastery

Akhali Atoni, Georgia

New Athos Monastery is a monastery in Akhali Atoni (New Athos), in a breakaway republic of Abkhazia, founded in 1875 by monks who came from the St. Panteleimon Monastery in Mount Athos. They founded the church of St. Panteleimon on Mount Iveria, on the territory of present New Athos. Construction works of the monastery were carried out in 1883-1896 as well.

In the centre of the west building bell-tower 50 metres high is erected. In the lower part of the bell-tower, a monastic refectory is located. In the middle of the monastic complex stands the five-domed church of St. Panteleimon, in the architecture of which traits of the so called Neo-Byzantine style are discernible. Interior of the church is totally embellished with the mural decoration.

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Akhali Atoni, Georgia

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Founded: 1875
Category: Religious sites in Georgia

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4.8/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Giuliano Bifolchi (2 years ago)
A lovely and wonderful place. The cathedral is a fine building which expresses the religious faith with arts and solemnity. It is a must go place in Abkhazia which any tourist should visit.

Svetlana Kudashkina (2 years ago)
Beautiful place to visit. Amazing inside and gorgeous views outside.

Shark Studio (2 years ago)
abxazeti is georgia

Abdulgaffar Tefrul (2 years ago)
Here is very impressive and It has a charming ambiance.

Anastacia Vokocha (4 years ago)
Very beautiful

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