Construction of the Palace of Mukhrani began in 1875 and lasted for 12 years. The inspiration for this unique building came from a fusion of French architecture and Versailles-style gardens, blended with elements of Asian design. The palace quickly became a gathering place for politicians and artists. Notable visitors included Ilia Chavchavadze, Arthur Leist, Niko Dadiani, Gigo Gabashvili, and others. Today, the palace operates under the name Château Mukhrani and is a highly popular destination, combining both the historic palace and a functioning winery.

Did you know that…

1. In 1876, Ivane Mukhranbatoni invited winemaking specialists from France and enlisted the help of Georgian winemaker Z. Jorjadze to establish a winery in Mukhrani. The wines were produced according to European methods. In 1882, wine made at this facility was awarded the highest prize - the State Emblem – at the Moscow Exhibition. The winery was connected to the palace by an underground tunnel.

2. The Palace of Mukhrani was originally constructed with exposed red brick. Later, the building was plastered and painted white. For several years during the 1950s and 1960s, the palace was even painted pink.