Svaneti History and Ethnography Museum

The Svaneti History and Ethnography Museum displays church treasures, manuscripts, weapons, jewelry, coins, and historical photographs across multiple exhibition halls.

Founded in 1936, the museum started its collection with antiquities from the Seti Saint George Church, establishing a regional historical repository.

The museum features a collection of 10th to 14th-century icons from Svaneti churches, created in silver or painted in tempera on wood.

Located at Ioselani 7 in Mestia, the museum provides descriptions in English for all exhibits and offers guided tours throughout the day.

The museum houses the Lahili Gospel and early Georgian translations of Byzantine hymns from Jerusalem and Tao-Klarjeti scriptoria.

Location: Mestia

Website: http://museum.ge/index.php?lang_id=ENG&sec_id=50

Website: http://museum.ge/index.php?lang_id=ENG&sec_id=50

GPS coordinates: 43.04106,42.72642

Latest update: March 9, 2025 00:53