Jumati Monastery in Guria: what is there to see?
The Archangels Church, bell towers and a view over Guria.
Short answer
Jumati Monastery stands on Jumati Mountain in Guria, about 15 km from Ozurgeti, and is dedicated to the Archangels Michael and Gabriel. Its highlights are the 6th-century Archangels Church, the bell tower from 1904 and the view from the courtyard, 492 metres above sea level.
Why
- From the 15th to the 19th century it was the episcopal centre of Jumati.
- The monastery was looted in the early 20th century, and by 1924 almost everything was gone.
- Monastic life resumed on 21 November 1990, and services are held regularly.
Details
The Archangels Church was built in the 6th century, renovated in the 12th and painted in the 18th. Two small churches, Khare and Mirkami, built in the 1990s, stand nearby, and a high stone wall surrounds the monastery. On clear days the courtyard gives views of the Colchis Plain, Paliastomi Lake, the eastern Black Sea and the silhouette of Ialbuzi Mountain. In 1877–1878 the photographer Dmitri Ermakov photographed the monastery and its relics. More places in the region: where to go in Georgia.
Tip
If you are going for the view, pick a clear day: that is when the plain, the lake and the sea are visible from the courtyard.
What may differ
Dates, the condition of the building and access may change over time.
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Check opening hours, prices and visiting rules with the site itself before you go.
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