The chapel of the Archangels stands in Naniani. In Georgia the dedication to the archangels Michael and Gabriel is collective and rendered by the word mtavarangelozi: the names are not usually given separately.
A church near Gomi in Shida Kartli carries exactly the same name, and such churches were often built on raised ground with a view over the surroundings. Naniani lies south of Gurjaani, in the foothill part of the region, reached by a road unpaved in places. Fields and vineyards of the Alazani valley stretch around.
The grounds are open around the clock, which for a small building means free access rather than opening hours. Dress with shoulders and knees covered and treat the chapel with care.
📍 In brief
- A small building of the Archangels, a collective dedication to Michael and Gabriel
- Naniani south of Gurjaani, in the foothill part of the region
- A church of the same dedication stands near Gomi in Shida Kartli
🚗 Getting there
- Landmark - the village of Naniani south of Gurjaani; the road is unpaved in places
- A route is built with the Build Route button
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