Katskhi Column
Katskhi Column is a monastery in Georgia. Katskhi Column is situated nearby to Katskhi Pillar, as well as near the town Chiat’ura.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Katskhi Pillar and Katskhi Monastery.
Katskhi Pillar
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The Katskhi Pillar is a natural limestone monolith located at the village of Katskhi in western Georgian region of Imereti, near the town of Chiatura. It is approximately 40 metres high, and overlooks the small river valley of Katskhura, a right affluent of the Q'virila.
Katskhi Monastery
Church
The Katskhi Monastery of Nativity of the Savior, more commonly known as the Katskhi Monastery is a medieval monastery in Georgia, located in the village of Katskhi near the town of Chiatura. Katskhi Monastery is situated 2 km south of Katskhi Column.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Chiat’ura and Zodi.
Chiat’ura
Town
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Chiatura is a city in the Imereti region of Western Georgia. In 1989, it had a population of about 30,000. The city is known for its system of cable cars connecting the city's center to the mining settlements on the surrounding hills. Chiat’ura is situated 6 km east of Katskhi Column.
Zodi
Village
Zodi is a village in Chiatura municipality, Imereti, Georgia. It is located on the Chiatura plateau, 630 m above the sea level. There is a sand quarry, mineral water springs and several archaeological sites in the village. Zodi is situated 10 km northeast of Katskhi Column.
Jgilati
Village
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Jgilati is a village, which is situated 10 km southwest of Katskhi Column.
Katskhi Column
Latitude
42.2875° or 42° 17′ 15″ northLongitude
43.2156° or 43° 12′ 56″ eastElevation
606 metres (1,988 feet)Open location code
8HJ576P8+X6GeoNames ID
10377150
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