Chvabiani: Hotels and Accommodation

Chvabiani lies on the 17-kilometre Mestia–Zhabeshi hiking route, which follows the Mulkhura Valley and takes approximately 6–7 hours in total. Those wishing to book a hotel in Chvabiani can then continue their accommodation search.

Nature

The route through Chvabiani offers views of the Svaneti peaks Ushba, Tetnuldi and Gistola.

Culture

The Chvabiani Church of the Savior was built in the 10th century; at the same time, it is classified as a state cultural site from this century. It is located in the highlands and offers views of Svan towers, the village and the twin peaks of Mount Ushba. Its architecture and interior frescoes are of historical and artistic significance. The church is also a destination for a Svaneti excursion in the municipality of Muzhali.

An Asomtavruli inscription credits Bendes, Amrola and Michael from the Amroleani family with building and decorating the church. The Deesis composition in the apse vault dates to the 13th century. A bell tower in the northwestern part of the churchyard dates from the late Middle Ages. The interior paintings combine a strongly classical style with local traditions of early Svanetian art.

The Omar Margiani complex is classified as a state civil-defensive site from the Middle Ages. Chvabiani itself is classified as an urban-planning site from the Middle Ages. The Church of St. George in Chvabiani is classified as a local cultural site from the late Middle Ages.

Region

Upper Svaneti is recognized as an exceptional mountain landscape with medieval villages and defensive towers. In this region, villages characterized by towers lie between gorges and alpine valleys against snow-covered mountain backdrops.

Other destinations: Martvili, Lalkhori, Adishi, Chkhorotsku, Jvari, Tvebishi, Nashtkoli, Lakhushdi

For the overview of the wider destination: Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti.