This small, singe nave church is located in the village of Hadishi, in the Ipari community. It is built on a substructure and is presumably dated to the 10th century, while its interior is adorned with 12th - century murals.
The wall paintings belong to the so-called vernacular trend from this period. It is important to note that such early examples of this trend are preserved only in Upper Svaneti.
The murals of the Tharingzeli Church clearly display the key characteristics typical of this artistic trend: the entire interior is covered in a continuous, carpet-like manner with images; there are no dividing bands between separate tiers; scenes extend across two walls without regard for the architecture; contrasting patches of color are used; and the overall color gamut is marked by a vibrant, resonant intensity.
Of particular note is the masterful use of multi-layered techniques in the rendering of faces, the emotionally expressive features, and the vivid, communicative gestures of the figures.
| Location | The church is located in the outskirts of village, to the west |
| The Key Holder | The Church is open |
