The church of St George stands in the mountain village of Garbani. In Georgian the word golden is added to the dedication here, and this second name has stayed firmly with the church, though no explanation for it is given in the village.
Garbani lies in the mountain part of Mtskheta-Mtianeti, in Khevi. The nearest neighbouring shrine, the basilica of the Nativity of the Virgin in Sioni village, stands about a kilometre and two hundred metres away, and the Pkhelshe church two and a half kilometres off.
The road here is a mountain one and drifts over in winter, so it is better to come in the warm season and in daylight. The church is rural and its gates are opened by arrangement. The rules are the usual ones: covered shoulders and knees, a headscarf for women, quiet.
๐ Of interest
- The word golden is added to the dedication, with no explanation given
- Garbani village in the mountain part of Mtskheta-Mtianeti
- About a kilometre and two hundred metres to the basilica of Sioni village
๐ Getting there
- Landmark: Garbani village; about a kilometre and two hundred metres to the basilica of Sioni village
- A route is built with the Build Route button
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