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Vardzia (carved monastery and cave town)

Vardzia (carved monastery and cave town)

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260 km from Yerevan center

Founded in the 12th century, Vardzia cave town is one of the most important and impressive historic monuments of Georgia, located at an altitude of 1300 m above sea level, at the height of 100 m from the foothills of the Erusheti Mountain. The complex used to have as many as 13 floors connected to one another by a complex system of tunnels. There were living quarters, refectories, barns, wine storing facilities (marani) as well as libraries in Vardzia complex. The town had potable water supply and a sewerage system. Vardzia carved monastery is part of the Vardzia Historical Architectural Museum Reserve. It is an incredible site to explore for those interested in history and culture.

Open:

Mon - Sun: 10:00 - 19:00

Admission:

2 500 AMD

per person

Guide fee:

1-50

persons

8 000 AMD

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