Queen Tamar's Castle

Svaneti


These atmospheric ruins on top of a hill in Chazhashi were once made up of four defensive towers and a church, though just one tower and the ruins of the church can be seen today.


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Nearby Svaneti attractions

1. Ushguli Museum

0.05 MILES

Ushguli's main museum has a superb collection of gold, silver and wooden icons and crosses dating back to the 12th century from Ushguli’s seven churches.

2. Ethnographic Museum

0.39 MILES

Ushguli's Ethnographic Museum is located in a 12th-century building that once housed both people and livestock in the winter months, all huddled together…

3. Lamaria Church

0.56 MILES

This tiny 12th-century church with its own watchtower stands proudly on a hilltop looking back over the town and marks the end of Ushguli. Inside there…

4. Svaneti History & Ethnography Museum

16.81 MILES

Mestia’s excellent main museum is one of Georgia's best, with fascinating displays of church treasures, manuscripts, weaponry, jewellery, coins and…