Ateni Sioni Church

Ateni Sioni Church
ატენის სიონი (in Georgian)
Ateni Sioni Church.
Religion
AffiliationGeorgian Orthodox
Location
LocationAteni, Gori, Shida Kartli,  Georgia
Geographic coordinates41°54′14″N 44°05′46″E / 41.9039°N 44.0960°E / 41.9039; 44.0960
Architecture
TypeChurch
Completed7th century

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.