Opiza | |
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Basic information | |
Location | Turkey |
Geographic coordinates | 41°15′07″N 41°59′24″E / 41.251944°N 41.99°ECoordinates: 41°15′07″N 41°59′24″E / 41.251944°N 41.99°E |
Affiliation | Georgian Orthodox Church |
Country | Turkey |
Completed | 13th century |
Opiza (Georgian: ოპიზა) was a medieval Georgian monastery and cathedral church located now in Artvin Province, Turkey. It is one of the oldest Georgian churches in the Tao-Klarjeti region. Opiza was reconstructed after an Arab invasion in the 8th century. It is referred to by many Georgian historical persons, such as Gregory of Khandzta, Beqa and Beshqen Opizrebi.