The ruins of the Church of Avgia, located on the outskirts of Batumi, are a unique monument of early Christian architecture, attracting attention with its historical significance and architectural features. This is a hall-type church, built in the 5th-6th centuries AD, which has preserved elements characteristic of Christian churches in Georgia at that time.
The Church of Avgia has a typical layout, reminiscent of the well-known croix-libre scheme, with the main space divided into three parts: a transverse hall, a hall and an altar apse. The building, 23.85 meters long and 19 meters wide, impresses with its size and architectural complexity. Particular attention is drawn to the protruding semicircular apse with a radius of 6.05 meters. The floor of the church was covered with pinkish lime mortar, consisting of a mixture of small pebbles and ceramic powder.
The church was built of rubble stone, and its style and layout indicate that it was a significant religious site in the early Christian era. Archaeological research conducted at the site confirms the chronology of the church and its importance in the history of Georgia.
Today, the ruins of the Church of Avgius are included in our excursions in Mountainous Adjara, and you can visit this historical site as part of our tours.