The village Tskhavati is located in the Historical Shida Kartli, ksani gorge, in Akhalgori district, on a high mountain.
Tskhavari monastery is situated outside the village, on a woody field surrounded by an enclisure.
The church is built of large and medium size cobble, from the exterior walls, the western one is decorated by three window erminations with crosses. 14th c. murals are partially presserved in the church. Walls split by enormous cracks are presently reinforced with injection solution, temporary roofing is arranged.