About
The Akhaltsikhe fortress, which survived the Ottoman Empire’s conquests and the Russo-Turkish war, holds a rich history and many secrets behind its walls. Carefully restored by several countries, this fortress still amazes the imagination.
The Vardzia cave monastery complex is an outstanding monument of medieval Georgian architecture. More than five hundred rooms are carved directly into the rock, going deep into the rock and rising to a height of eight floors. This monastery was created during the reign of King George III and his daughter, Queen Tamara. Many things are associated with these personalities here: from frescoes to the history of the monastery’s name.
What awaits you:
— Atmosphere. Both the fortress and the monastery have a special atmosphere of antiquity. A professional guide will help you immerse yourself in it and take you through the pages of Georgian history.
— The fortress fits organically into the landscape, and the monastery is full of frescoes and relics, so you will get unique and vivid photos to remember these places by.
You will see:
— Akhaltsikhe fortress Rabat: Akhmediye mosque, Church of the Epiphany of the Holy Cross, baths, madrassas and much more.
— Vardzia cave monastery complex: Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, underground passages and so on.
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