Photos of the Medieval Georgian Khobi Monastery

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Photos of the Medieval Georgian Khobi Monastery Fresco Arts. Photos of Byzantine Georgian Fresco Painting Art. Photos by photographer Paul E Williams.  (TIP – use the icons below the slideshow for thumbnail photos and info)

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Photos of the Medieval Georgian Khobi Monastery

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Photos of the Medieval Khobi Monastery and Khobi Georgian Orthodox Cathedral Fresco Paintings, 10th – 13th century, Khobi, Republic of Georgia.

Khobi Monastery

Khobi Monastery is set on a wooded slope above the Khobistskali river 3km from Khobi village. Founded in 554 AD the buildings we see today at Khobi date from the 10th century. Khobi Monastery is still surrounded by its medieval walls and is entered via a medieval gate house that is also a bell tower.

Khobi cathedral dates from the 10th-11th century although much was added to in the 13th century. The church has a cruciform ground plan with a Apse over the altar. The two sides of the cathedral have covered porches with arches. The exterior is simply decorated with geometric Georgian style reliefs around the windows.

Frescoes of Khobi Monastery

The interior of Khobi Monastery is decorated with Byzantine Style Georgian frescoes which have been damaged over time. The apse is decorated with a Theotokos, depicting the Virgin Mary, the Mother of God, and child.