The Marian church in Shavshvebi is the only church site of the village, which is rather an exception for this part of Shida Kartli: neighbouring villages usually keep several.
Shavshvebi lies east of Gori in the Mtkvari valley, on a level stretch between the city and Kvakhvreli. The road here is simple and flat, which sets the village apart from most churches in the area: no climb and no dirt track required. If you are driving from Gori towards Uplistsikhe and the rock churches of Kvakhvreli, the village falls directly on the way.
No dating has become attached to the building. It is worth stopping here in passing, as a pause between the city and the rock complex. Dress soberly, women bring a headscarf.
📍 In brief
- The only church site of the village, a rarity in the Gori district
- Shavshvebi village east of Gori, in the Mtkvari valley
- On the road to Uplistsikhe and the rock churches of Kvakhvreli
🚗 Getting there
- Landmark: the level road east of Gori along the Mtkvari valley
- A route is built with the Build Route button
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