Things to Do in Akhalkalaki

There are 2 attractions in Akhalkalaki. Vardzia, medieval cave monastery complex carved into cliffs, is the most popular.

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Vardzia

Medieval cave monastery complex carved into cliffs

Paravani Lake

Highland volcanic lake in southern Georgia's Javakheti

Lake Arpi

Highland freshwater lake and Ramsar wetland

Trialetis Kedi

Lake Çıldır

Highland lake in Ardahan, freezes solid in winter

Kartsakhi Lake

High-altitude transboundary lake on Georgia–Turkey border

Didi Abuli

Volcanic mountain in Javakheti plateau, scenic summit.

Javakheti Range

Javakheti Range

Volcanic mountain range in southern Caucasus

Saghamo Lake

Highland lake in Samtskhe–Javakheti, scenic and remote

Samsari Range

Volcanic mountain range in southern Georgia

Tmogvi

Ruined medieval fortress overlooking the Kura River valley

Mount Samsari

Volcanic plateau and caldera in central Georgia

Tabatskuri Lake

Tabatskuri Lake

Highland volcanic lake in Samtskhe–Javakheti

Timotesubani Monastery

Timotesubani Monastery

Medieval Georgian monastery noted for its frescoes

Madatapa Lake

Shallow Georgian lake important for birdlife and flamingos

Vanis Kvabebi

Medieval cave monastery and fortress complex

Abuli fortress

Medieval fortress ruins on Abuli mountain in Samtskhe-Javakheti

Javakheti National Park

Javakheti National Park

Highland national park in Samtskhe–Javakheti, wetlands

Lake Arpi National Park

Lake Arpi National Park

Armenian national park protecting lake, wetlands, birdlife

Kumurdo Cathedral

Kumurdo Cathedral

Medieval Georgian cathedral in Samtskhe–Javakheti region

Tavkvetili

Volcanic mountain in Samtskhe–Javakheti region

Khanchali Lake

Shallow volcanic lake in Samtskhe–Javakheti, important birdlife

Shavnabada (Samsari)

Shavnabada (Samsari)

Georgian mountain crowned by a medieval monastery

Mountain village in Shirak Province, Armenia

Historical Site