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Description
Vardzia is a 12th‑century cave monastery complex. The site combines a great site with historical significance with birdwatching. Sittelle de Neumayer are numerous and a walk through the many rooms hacked into the stone face of the valley will result in hearing Serin à front rouge and Monticole bleu. During Spring and Summer months, Martinet à ventre blanc can be seen high above the valley. There are many nests of Hirondelle de rochers and Hirondelle de fenêtre along the rock faces and Perdrix choukar can be heard in the surroundings. During the winter months, Tichodrome échelette can be found on the cliff walls. Cincle plongeur are common along the Kura river.
There is some debate on the occurrence of Sittelle des rochers in this area, so be the first to definitively prove its occurrence! A small lake (1) along the road to Vardzia is good for migrants during Spring migration with Rousserolle isabelle, Lusciniole à moustaches and many Blongios nain.
Détails
Accès
Vardzia is located in southern Georgia, near the village of Gogasheni, about 30 km from Aspindza and 60 km southeast of Akhaltsikhe. The site can be reached easily and has its own parking lot. Press P on the map for directions. Entry fee is 15 GEL (~€5 in 2025). Drive from Aspindza is ~40min, and ~1h from Akhalkalaki.
Terrain et Habitat
Canyon/falaise , RivièreConditions
MontagneuxBoucle
OuiAvez-vous besoin d'une longue-vue?
NonSaison idéale pour observer
Toute l'annéeMeilleure période pour une visite
PrintempsItinéraire
Route pavéeNiveau de difficulté de l'itinéraire
Durée de la marcheAccessible via
A piedObservatoire/hutte d'observation
NonInformations supplémentaires
Vardzia is a vast cave monastery complex carved into the cliff face. It was built in the 12th century under King Giorgi III and Queen Tamar, and at its height contained hundreds of rooms, chapels, wine cellars, and the Church of the Dormition with its frescoes. Visitors can explore its labyrinth of tunnels and chambers. Vardzia Cave Monastery is open daily from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM during the main season (spring–autumn), and from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM in winter. Tickets are sold at the entrance.