Asureti (Elizabethtal) (Region of Kvemo Kartli)
Asureti (Elizabethtal) (Georg. ასურეთი (ელიზაბეტთალი)). The German settlement is an important site from a historical, cultural and architectural point of view. A significant part of the presented buildings is included in the list of cultural heritage monuments of Georgia. A visit to the village provides a unique opportunity to plunge into the glorious past of the German colony and feel the atmosphere of 200 years ago.
The local German cultural heritage is mainly composed of dwelling houses. Most houses have a wine cellar. Food (wheat, corn, sunflower seeds, ham, fruits) were stored in the attic. The houses have a balcony in front and at the side, often with a decorated handrail. In addition to residential buildings, the village has preserved: Evangelical Lutheran Church, Public House, Winery designed by German engineers, Potato warehouse, Two-story village bathhouse, German cemetery with unique tombstones for Georgia.
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