Nigvziani translates as the walnut place: the root nigozi means walnut, a tree indeed abundant in this part of Guria.
The Jumati mosque stands in the village itself and is the third Muslim site of the Gurian part of this survey, after the mosques of Zoti and Laituri. The Muslim communities of Guria are concentrated mainly in the west, closer to the Adjaran border, and Nigvziani fits that picture.
The visiting rules are the usual ones: shoes are removed at the entrance, shoulders and knees should be covered, and women need a headscarf. Sightseeing during prayer is out of place, and photography inside is best agreed first. The doors are open at any time of day, and the mosque has a toilet.
🕌 Visiting rules
- A working village mosque, the third Muslim site of the Gurian part
- Nigvziani village north of the Laituri junction, western Guria
- Nigvziani translates as the walnut place
🚗 Getting there
- Landmark: western Guria, Nigvziani village north of the Laituri junction
- The Build Route button will take you to the spot
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