Opis
Vardzia is a 12th‑century cave monastery complex. The site combines a great site with historical significance with birdwatching. kowalik skalny are numerous and a walk through the many rooms hacked into the stone face of the valley will result in hearing kulczyk królewski and modrak. During Spring and Summer months, jerzyk alpejski can be seen high above the valley. There are many nests of jaskólka skalna and oknówka along the rock faces and góropatwa azjatycka can be heard in the surroundings. During the winter months, pomurnik can be found on the cliff walls. pluszcz are common along the Kura river.
There is some debate on the occurrence of Kowalik duży 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 trzcinniczek kaspijski, tamaryszka and many bączek.
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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.
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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.

