Lamaria Church, Ushguli

In the outskirts of Ushguli on a lonely hill there stands ancient Lamaria church (church of the Assumption of the Mother of God) with regular services. Local residents believe that it was under this church that Queen Tamara, who was a central figure in Svans history, was buried. They considered her to be a Christian benefactor who built all their temples, and gave generous gifts to churches.