About
Built in the 9th century, 40-meter high pillar with a single church and a living unit on top, accessible by a ladder.
Why go
- A unique spiritual site feels mysterious, isolated, and truly one of a kind
- It's such a surreal place
- A monastery balanced above the clouds
Must try
- Admire the impressive monastery
- Explore the area around the pillar
- Visit the museum
Pro tips
- Access to the top is restricted to monks
- Take a walk around Katskhi column
- Book a tour in Kutaisi for easiest access
- Take marshrutka (local minibus) for independent travel
- Take water with you, no shops nearby
Good to know
- You won't be allowed to climb the ladder to the top
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Rating
4.7 / 5 (1370 reviews)
Opening Hours
| Monday | 9 a.m.–8 p.m. |
| Tuesday | 9 a.m.–8 p.m. |
| Wednesday | 9 a.m.–8 p.m. |
| Thursday | 9 a.m.–8 p.m. |
| Friday | 9 a.m.–8 p.m. |
| Saturday | 9 a.m.–8 p.m. |
| Sunday | 9 a.m.–8 p.m. |