The Kaishi church of the Archangel stands by Hamashi-Totoleshi village on the upper Enguri. Kaishi is the name of the locality by which the shrine is known around.
Mestia is twenty two kilometres away. A kilometre and a half off stand the ruins of the Ghedsheri Taringzel church by Paledi, two and a quarter kilometres the church of St. John the Baptist in Tsaleri, and three kilometres Ghvtaeba.
Small Svan churches rarely hold regular services, yet the shrine can be approached at any time. Follow the coordinates.
⛪ For pilgrims
- A dedication to the Archangel under the Kaishi name
- Hamashi-Totoleshi village, Zemo Svaneti
- The ruins of the Ghedsheri church are a kilometre and a half away
🚗 Getting there
- Landmark - Hamashi-Totoleshi village on the upper Enguri
- The Build Route button will take you to the spot
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