Jvari Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
town in the northwestern Georgia, province of Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti
About Jvari
Jvari has a population of around 800 (2014) and is located where the Magana River and Enguri River meet at an altitude of 280 metres. The town is divided in two with "Jvari" lying on the Zugdidi-Mestia highway, and Jvarzeni (Upper Jvari) up the hill. The summer is hot with the great weather lasting until October. By November it quickly turns cold and there will be snow. The snow melts in February and it becomes warmer in March. According to the legends we can suppose that Jvari has a 2,000-year history. There are still remains of a medieval castle. In Georgian the word Jvari means 'cross'. Like everywhere else in Georgia you will see a few of these around. The Enguri Dam is an important part of Jvari's economy. There are three schools, a vocational college and a community centre funded by
Top Attractions in Jvari
Explore the best things to see and do in Jvari:
- ★Enguri Canyon near Totani
- ★Enguri Dam
- ★Intsira Waterfall
- ★Lia fortress
- ★Omune Observation Tower
- ★Otchane Church
- ★Three Stones
Where to Stay in Jvari
- 🏨Guesthouse
- 🏨Savanna Guest House
Jvari Travel Guide Sections
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