Mravaldzali St George Church
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- Time needed
- 1.5 h
- From Tbilisi
- 295 km · 4:25
- Road
- Mostly paved
- Car needed
- Crossover / SUV
- Season
- May–October
- Entry
- free
Mravaldzali's St George Church is one of Racha's most revered highland shrines. The village also gives access to panoramic views and the heart-shaped Lake of Love.
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Practical advice
Travel in daylight and dry weather; higher clearance is useful on the final section.
How to get there from Tbilisi
Approach from Oni by the local road and confirm current conditions before leaving.
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Nearby places
Oni
The main town of Upper Racha, on the Rioni at 830 metres — damaged by the 1991 earthquake and only half rebuilt.
Oni Synagogue
An 1895 synagogue in Oni's old Jewish quarter — among the largest in Georgia, and still in use.
Utsera Mineral Springs
A village and small mineral-water spa in the Rioni valley between Oni and Shovi, just above 1,000 metres.
Part of these road trips
- Three Days of Racha-Lechkhumi Heritage 3 days · 470 km
Best car for this trip
Mostly paved
Guides
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Pickup locations
Car Rental in Kutaisi — 59 km (straight line)
Booking and enquiries
The easiest way to reach these places is by car — you pick the route and the stops.