Green Monastery (Chitakhevi)
მწვანე მონასტერი
A small stone monastery from the 9th–10th centuries, hidden deep in the forest of the Chitakhevi valley. It takes its name from its green-tinged stone and enjoys a peaceful setting.
The Green Monastery (St. George's Monastery) is located near the village of Chitakhevi, about 12 km west of Borjomi. Built between the 9th and 10th centuries, the church is constructed of greenish stone and surrounded by dense forest. From the roadside, it is about a 2 km walk along a forest path. Monks still live and pray here, and there is a small bell tower and a spring nearby. Women must wear a headscarf and a long skirt to enter the church, and shawls are available to borrow at the entrance.
Opening hours
09:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Borjomi-Kharagauli National Park
- Likani Palace (Romanov Palace)
- Borjomi–Bakuriani Railway (Kukushka)
- Borjomi Cable Car & Ferris Wheel
- Borjomi Central Park (Mineral Water Park)
- Borjomi Sulfur Pools
- Timotesubani Monastery
- Bakuriani