Adjara is well-known for its stone, arched bridges that our forefathers built over turbulent rivers.
Khabelashvili's unique wooden bridge, located in the Shuakhevi municipality of Khabelashvili village on the Chvanistskhali River, is one of the region's most well-known attractions.
According to the stories, the 300-year-old Khabelashvili Bridge was built in the 18th century by a villager surnamed Beridze. The master built a 26-meter bridge to connect nearby villages. However, some versions say the bridge once served as a vital transportation link between the Chvanistskhali Gorge villages and the Khulo region.
Considering its old age, the building elements and plating, the bridge is unique and represents the rarest construction throughout western Georgia.
The package header for the Khabelashvili Bridge is made of mortared stones and durable box tree material.
The wooden cross-bar bridge rests on stone piers. Aside from boxwood, other unique tree varieties were involved, which have long been known for their resistance and durability.
The bearing and supporting plates, as well as the piers, are made of yew, and the bridge's second section is chestnut. The roof planks were made of oak and lime trees. Initially, the bridge was covered with pine lath. The roof has survived to this day and spans the entire structure.
Its carrier beams are arch-shaped and rest on poles evenly spaced along the length of the bridge.
In 2013, the Khabelashvili Bridge was granted the status of a cultural heritage monument by the Ministry of Culture and Monument Protection of Georgia.
There is a 500-meter track alongside the river to approach the bridge.
The track is not challenging. Picnic areas, a waterfall, and old wooden watermills adorn the bridge along the riverbank. Locals still use the mills, which, in turn, bring authenticity and uniqueness to this place.
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