Chiatura-KatskhiMghvimevi MonasteryOld Rope-Ways

Chiatura-KatskhiMghvimevi MonasteryOld Rope-Ways

In this tour we will see Chiatura With its Soviet buildings and old rope-says and Mghvimevi Monastery.

Duration of the tour: 1day

Departure from Kutaisi

 Places to see:

1. Katskhi Pillar The Katskhi Pillar is a natural limestone monolith located at the village of Katskhi in the western Georgian region of Imereti, near the town of Chiatura. It is approximately 40 meters high. There is a church on the pillar built in the 5th century AD.

2. Mghvimevi Monastery Mghvimevi Monastery is located in the village of Mghvimevi. The monastery is partly carved into the side of a cliff and is difficult to access. The facade of the main temple is decorated with crosses and engravings. Painted frescos of the 13th century are still visible on the northern side of the temple, while the paintings on the southern side date back to the 16th century. The front door is a unique masterpiece of wood carving.

3.Old Rope-ways Chiatura is famous for its old rope-ways. If you want to experience the Soviet past, it is the best place to do so. Old Soviet-style buildings and rope-ways are preserves as they were in the past.