St. Nino Church of Alibeglo (Georgian: ალიბეგლოს წმინდა ნინოს ეკლესია) is a Georgian Orthodox Church located in Qakh District, northwestern Azerbaijan, on the border with Georgia. The last time it was renovated by the local community was in the period of the reintroduction of Christianity in Hereti (Saingilo), between 1850-1855.[1] The church is of kuppelhalle (domed rectangle) type with a projecting apse and an elongated west arm. The church has a bell-tower to its west.

Church of St. Nino
ალიბეგლოს წმინდა ნინოს ეკლესია
Religion
AffiliationGeorgian Orthodox Church
StatusActive
Location
LocationQakh District, Azerbaijan
Church of Alibeglo is located in Azerbaijan
Church of Alibeglo
Shown within Azerbaijan
Geographic coordinates41°22′36″N 46°50′02″E / 41.376529°N 46.833877°E / 41.376529; 46.833877

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