Eredvi basilica Church

Medieval Georgian basilica in Shida Kartli region

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Eredvi basilica at a Glance#

Address: Eredvi basilica, Shida Kartli region, Georgia

How to Get to Eredvi basilica#

Located in Shida Kartli, central Georgia. Access is typically by road from Gori or nearby towns; local roads may be unpaved and a car with local driver is recommended.

Tips for Visiting Eredvi basilica#

  • Wear sturdy footwear - rural access roads and the basilica's hilltop location can be rough.
  • Bring a local guide if possible; late-medieval inscriptions and Georgian ecclesiastical details are best explained by someone familiar with the region's complex history.
  • Respect any local religious rites; the building may be used for occasional services.

Best Time to Visit Eredvi basilica#

Summer and late spring are best for access and comfortable exploration of ruins.

Summer
June-August · 18-28°C
Warm, dry conditions good for exploring highland ruins.
Late spring/early autumn
May, Sept-Oct · 12-22°C
Pleasant walking weather and fewer insects.

Weather & Climate near Eredvi basilica#

Climate

Eredvi basilica's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with warm summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -4°C to 28°C. Moderate rainfall (821 mm/year).

Air Quality: AQI 55 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
SeptemberAugustJuly
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
41°
Warmest Month
-21°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Poor -4° - 3° -3° 59 mm overcast 82% 2.0 m/s 0.2 low 9.3h
February Poor -2° - 4° -1° 53 mm overcast 79% 2.0 m/s 0.4 low 10.4h
March Poor -2° - 8° 1° 54 mm overcast 77% 2.1 m/s 0.7 moderate 11.8h
April Good 3° - 17° 10° 78 mm overcast 74% 2.2 m/s 1.1 high 13.2h
May Good 7° - 19° 13° 98 mm overcast 72% 1.9 m/s 1.5 very high 14.4h
June Good 10° - 23° 16° 101 mm overcast 68% 1.8 m/s 1.9 very high 15.1h
July Very Good 14° - 26° 20° 74 mm overcast 61% 1.8 m/s 1.9 very high 14.8h
August Very Good 14° - 28° 21° 61 mm partly cloudy 57% 1.8 m/s 1.7 very high 13.7h
September Very Good 12° - 23° 18° 59 mm partly cloudy 65% 1.8 m/s 1.2 high 12.3h
October Good 6° - 17° 12° 63 mm partly cloudy 74% 1.7 m/s 0.7 moderate 10.9h
November Acceptable 2° - 10° 5° 61 mm partly cloudy 77% 1.7 m/s 0.3 low 9.6h
December Poor 0° - 6° 1° 60 mm partly cloudy 82% 2.0 m/s 0.2 low 9.0h