The church of St. John the Baptist in Tsaleri carries the Svan name Natsemil. Such local names are usual in Svaneti and live side by side with church dedications.
Tsaleri lies twenty four kilometres from Mestia, on the upper Enguri. A kilometre away stands the Ghvtaeba church of the same village, a kilometre and a quarter the Tavrari church of the Saviour, and two and a quarter the Kaishi church of the Archangel.
Small Svan churches rarely hold regular services, yet the shrine can be approached at any time. Follow the coordinates.
📜 Of interest
- A dedication to St. John the Baptist under the name Natsemil
- Tsaleri village, Zemo Svaneti
- The Ghvtaeba church of the same village is a kilometre away
🚗 Getting there
- Landmark - Tsaleri village, Mestia municipality
- For navigation tap Build Route
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