Ateni Sioni Church
Georgian Orthodox church in Ateni, Georgia / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Ateni Sioni Church (Georgian: ატენის სიონი) is an early 7th-century Georgian Orthodox church in the village of Ateni, some 10 km (6.2 mi) south of the city of Gori, Georgia. It stands in a setting of Ateni gorge in the Tana River valley known not only for its historical monuments, but also for its picturesque landscapes and wine. The name "Sioni" derives from Mount Zion at Jerusalem. Ateni is the tetraconch church, typical for the period. Its frescoes are one of the best examples of the Georgian painting.
Georgian Orthodox church in Ateni, Georgia
| Ateni Sioni Church ატენის სიონი (in Georgian) | |
|---|---|
 Ateni Sioni Church. | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Georgian Orthodox |
| Location | |
| Location | Ateni, Gori, Shida Kartli,  Georgia |
| Geographic coordinates | 41.9039°N 44.0960°E / 41.9039; 44.0960 |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Church |
| Completed | 7th century |