The Ilya Chavchavadze Museum in Batumi, Adjara, is located at 5 Griboyedov Street. The exhibition presents photographs, documents, paintings and sculptures, as well as household items and ethnography related to the life and work of the famous Georgian writer and public figure. In addition, in the museum you can see the personal belongings of Ilya Chavchavadze's friend, writer and doctor Grigol Volsky, as well as materials related to his activities in Batumi. The total number of exhibits in the museum is 278. Ilya Chavchavadze House Museum is located in Saguramo, Mtskheta-Mtianeti. Ilya Chavchavadze (1837-1907) played an important role in the cultural, educational and political life of Georgia. He led the national liberation movement and sought to raise the moral values and self-awareness of society. Having founded the magazine "Iveria", Chavchavadze made it one of the leading centers of national and intellectual life of the country. His murder on August 28, 1907 caused a deep shock in society. The poet Vazha-Pshavela stated: "The murderers of Ilya Chavchavadze, if they could, would have killed Georgia itself." Ilya Chavchavadze was canonized by the Georgian Orthodox Church under the name of Elijah the Righteous. Visiting the museum is free (as of 03/10/2024). #batumi #georgia #adjara #batumi live
The Ilya Chavchavadze Museum in Batumi, Adjara, is located at 5 Griboyedov Street. The exhibition presents photographs, documents, paintings and sculptures, as well as household items and ethnography related to the life and work of the famous Georgian writer and public figure. In addition, in the museum you can see the personal belongings of Ilya Chavchavadze's friend, writer and doctor Grigol Volsky, as well as materials related to his activities in Batumi. The total number of exhibits in the museum is 278. Ilya Chavchavadze House Museum is located in Saguramo, Mtskheta-Mtianeti.
Ilya Chavchavadze (1837-1907) played an important role in the cultural, educational and political life of Georgia. He led the national liberation movement and sought to raise the moral values and self-awareness of society. Having founded the magazine "Iveria", Chavchavadze made it one of the leading centers of national and intellectual life of the country. His murder on August 28, 1907 caused a deep shock in society. The poet Vazha-Pshavela stated: "The murderers of Ilya Chavchavadze, if they could, would have killed Georgia itself." Ilya Chavchavadze was canonized by the Georgian Orthodox Church under the name of Elijah the Righteous.
Visiting the museum is free (as of 03/10/2024).
#batumi #georgia #adjara #batumi live