The Tsiplnari church stands in a wooded locality whose name comes from the word tsipeli, beech. The name describes the area exactly: beech forest all around, with the building on a clearing among the trees.
The area belongs to Borjomi Municipality, to its northern wooded part. The nearest marked church, Saint George in the Borjomi gorge, is about three kilometres away. The zone of the Borjomi Kharagauli national park, one of the largest in Europe, begins here.
Enter quietly if the door is open, and do not disturb those at prayer. The site remains part of the everyday life of the area, and that deserves respect.
Tips
- Combine the visit with neighbouring villages to save time.
- Bring a torch if it is dark inside.
- It is better to leave a dog outside.
Getting there
- Ask locals for directions, since the short way is not always obvious.
- The last stretch runs along a dirt road that softens after rain.
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