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Pshav Khevsureti

Georgia, Great Caucasus: best places to visit and must see. Wild mountains, tracks, tourist attractions.

History and culture

Folk Holidays

Vazhaoba is an event dedicated to the great Georgian writer and poet Vazha-Pshavela. Every year (in summer or autumn) a

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Cuisine

Dairy products, meat and beer are characteristic features of Pshav-Khevsureti cuisine. Round-shaped bread is generally baked from barley in stone

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History of Pshav-Khevsureti

According to archeological records, present Pshav-Khevsureti was previously inhabited by man as early as the prehistoric age. Khevsureti and Pshavi

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What to see

VAZHA-PSHAVELA HOUSE-MUSEUM Address: village of Chargali, Pshavi Contact person: (+995 55) 12 75 27; Lela Razikashvili; lelaraz@yahoo.com Legal status: Legal

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OFFICIAL DAYS OFF AND HOLIDAYS New Year’s Day (January 1, 2) Orthodox Christmas (January 7) Orthodox Epiphany/Baptism (January 19) Mother’s

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Guesthouses

PSHAVI Magharoskari HOTEL PSHAVI Address: v. Magharoskari, Pshavi Contact person: Beso Tsotskolauri Telephone: +995 599 18 88 83, +995 55

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Khevsureti

Khevsureti encompasses the Aragvi (Barisakho, Gudani–Piraketa Khevsureti), Arkhoti, Shatili and Ardoti (Pirikita Khevsureti) gorges. Khevsureti borders Tusheti to the east,

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Pshavi

Pshavi is the southeastern part of historic Pkhovi. It was named in the 16th century. Today, together with Khevsureti, it

Customs and traditions

Weapons and Arms

Weapons and arms had high importance in Pshav-Khevsureti. Arms included rifles, pistols, swords, daggers, spears, whips, spiked rings, shields, coats

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Local Handicrafts and Clothes

Handcraftsmanship is a long-lasting tradition in the remote mountainous villages of Pshav-Khevsureti. Mastering fancywork was the duty of highlander women.

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