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Description of the cache:
The cache is located on the way to the temple. At the last turn above the road, there is a huge stone that serves as a landmark for the cache. The path to it starts behind the technical structure at the same turn. Spoiler in the photo.
Description of the area:
The Holy Trinity Nunnery on Mount Sameba, or simply Sameba Temple, is located at an altitude of about 400 meters and is visible from many points in Batumi. If you look at the church from the spaceport, it appears as a model that fits perfectly into the panorama of the mountain landscape. It is difficult to determine the distance just by looking at it, and it seems that it is quite far away. The length of the road from the center of Batumi to the temple is only about 10 kilometers.
The Holy Trinity Temple was built in the 19th century on the site of a cemetery. Sameba was one of two active temples in Batumi during the Soviet era and was used exclusively in the 1930s and often held services. At the end of World War II, a large number of people appealed to the Patriarch of Georgia, Kalistrat, for help and support in returning the country's churches to operation, including those in Batumi. The temple gathered for prayer again and strengthened the spirit of the Orthodox in 1947. Sameba was restored by parishioners themselves, as this place of prayer had great historical significance for the city. In 1976, the temple was completely destroyed by fire. It was rebuilt within three years, and services resumed in 1979 and continue to this day. Its final restoration is ongoing to this day.
The temple was erected from light carved stone and looks golden and warm in the sunlight. The ornamentation of the stones features variations of carving and adornment that have been used in Georgia for many centuries. The type of building is a basilica, and there is a bell tower next to the temple. The front facade of the temple is adorned with a large icon of the Holy Trinity and metal doors with inlays depicting biblical scenes. Climbing the stairs to the central entrance, you can get a closer look at the mosaic images of the saints and the Holy Mother of God holding her veil. Neatly manicured lawns with bright green grass and bushes are geometrically arranged in front of the temple.
Mount Sameba is an excellent viewpoint with a view of Batumi and its surroundings.
Entry to the monastery is subject to strict appearance rules and is open for visits from 10 am to 6 pm.