Georgia
The Ikalto Academy, traditionally known as the learning place of the 12th-century Georgian poet Shota Rustaveli, is part of the St. Zenon Monastery complex, 8 km from Telavi. Founded by St. Zenon of Ikalto, the complex also includes the smaller churches of Sameba (6th c.), Peristsvaleba (8th-9th c.), and Khvtismshobeli (9th c.), all restored in the 19th century. St. Zenon's relics rest in one of the churches. The Academy building (12th c.), the latest addition to the complex, is now in ruins .. Read more »
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