Oni: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

Culture and History

Oni is known for its stone architecture and Jewish heritage. The town is home to the Oni Synagogue, a domed building in the eclectic style that was constructed in 1895. It is described as Georgia’s third-largest synagogue and as an immovable cultural monument of national importance. Its exterior is made of white limestone and features a domed roof; the dome bears a multi-pointed Star of David.

Oni is also described as an important regional trading center, with a history dating back to the 15th century.

Trails and Landscape

The 74-kilometer Imereti–Racha section of the Transcaucasian Trail passes through valleys shaped by pastoral farming, dense forests, and alpine rock walls. Oni is the northern endpoint of this trail section. The trail includes a historic route from Oni via Korta to the King Tamar Cliffs.

The section at the King Tamar Cliffs includes a 10-kilometer ridge crossing with views toward the Imereti plains and the Greater Caucasus. The Oni section of the Transcaucasian Trail has been described as open but unmarked; a GPS track is required for navigation.

Surroundings

Utsera is located 11 kilometers from Oni and is described as a climatic and balneological spa resort with mineral water. May to October is considered the recommended time to visit. Shovi is located 24 kilometers from Oni and has 16 mineral-water springs.

Getting There

Oni can be reached from Tbilisi by marshrutka. There is a marshrutka station in the town center near the bridge.

Further options include Ambrolauri, Tsageri, Glola, Lentechi, Kveda Tlughi, Khvanchkara, Ghebi and Tsanashi.

Anyone wishing to rent a holiday apartment in Oni can then continue searching for accommodation.

To the higher-level travel overview: Racha-Lechkhumi and Kvemo Svaneti.