Municipal Fund announces renovation of iconic Katskhi Pillar area

Georgia’s Municipal Development Fund has announced a tender to renovate the area surrounding the Katskhi Pillar, one of the most distinguished sights in Georgia.

The Fund reports 1,5 million GEL (610,000USD) is anticipated for the renovation works and the donor is the World Bank.

The tender document says that disorganized buildings in the area of the cultural heritage should be removed and instead one, unified construction should be built.

The new construction will include a space for visitors, a living area for monks and a dining room, small reception rooms, area for agricultural purposes and others.

A monastery yard and a fence renovation are also planned.

 The Katskhi pillar is a natural limestone monolith located at the village of Katskhi in western Georgian region of Imereti, near the town of Chiatura. It is approximately 40 metres (130 ft) high, and overlooks the small river valley of Katskhura.