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Descrizione
Vardzia is a 12th‑century cave monastery complex. The site combines a great site with historical significance with birdwatching. Picchio muratore di roccia are numerous and a walk through the many rooms hacked into the stone face of the valley will result in hearing Verzellino fronterossa and Passero solitario. During Spring and Summer months, Rondone maggiore can be seen high above the valley. There are many nests of Rondine montana and Balestruccio along the rock faces and Coturnice orientale can be heard in the surroundings. During the winter months, Picchio muraiolo can be found on the cliff walls. Merlo acquaiolo are common along the Kura river.
There is some debate on the occurrence of Picchio muratore di roccia orientale 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 Cannaiola di Jerdon, Forapaglie castagnolo and many Tarabusino.
Dettagli
Accesso
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.
Terreno e habitat
Canyon/scogliera , FiumeCaratteristiche dell’area
MontagnosoPercorso ad anello
SiÈ utile un cannocchiale?
NoBuona stagione per il BW
Tutto l'annoMiglior periodo per visitare
PrimaveraPercorso
Strada asfaltataGrado di difficoltà del percorso a piedi
Difficoltà mediaModalità di accesso
A piediCapanno/torretta di osservazione
NoInformazioni aggiuntive
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.