Pillar of Katskhi, Imereti, Georgia

In the very heart of Imereti, in the municipality of Chiatura, rises a monument of nature and spirituality - the Pillar of Katskhi. This majestic example of natural craftsmanship has become a symbol of Chiatura, attracting travelers in search of splendor and spiritual depth.

In the solitude of the monastery, crowning the top of the pillar, lives a lonely hermit, evading the bustle of the world. However, to visit this sacred place, you must remember that only men visit the Katskhi Column.

The Pillar of Katskhi was at one time a shrine of pagan cults, and then turned into a refuge for those who sought to avoid the temptations of worldly life and find solace in faith. The 131-step staircase leading to the top symbolizes the hermit's path to heaven. Climbing this staircase, surrounded by a mystical aura, becomes a real journey of the soul, taking about 20 minutes.

To get to the Pillar of Katskhi, your journey will begin in Chiatura, a three-hour drive from the capital. However, every moment of the journey will become unforgettable, filling your heart with delight at the greatness of nature and spirituality, and the meeting with the Pillar of Katskhi will leave you with unforgettable impressions and deep inner excitement.