Dzau district, Shida Kartli, Georgia

Places to visit near Java

Java is a town in Dzau district, Shida Kartli, Georgia, home to about 426 people. Within 50 km by road there are 152 places to visit — 83 hill stations & viewpoints, 31 forts & heritage, 8 churches and 10 museums. The must-see places are Mount Koshka (13 km), Tiri Monastery (16 km) and St. Mary's Church (25 km).

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Java, Shida Kartli
Java, Dzau district, Shida Kartli, Georgia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Java at a glance

Location
Dzau district, Shida Kartli, Georgia
Population
about 426
Coordinates
42.3997° N, 43.9367° E
Places within 50 km
152 (8 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Java

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Java

109 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Java. The closest is Kabalta (8 km); the best-known is Mount Koshka (13 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Java

58 forts & heritage within 100 km of Java. The closest is Олень (2 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Java

24 churches within 100 km of Java. The closest is Tiri Monastery (16 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Java

14 museums within 100 km of Java. The closest is Ivane Machabeli Museum (20 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Java

14 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Java. The closest is Ertso Lake (21 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Waterfalls near Java

8 waterfalls within 100 km of Java. The closest is шихантур (8 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Java

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 80 km on the road.

  1. Start in Java
  2. 13 km Mount Koshka · viewpoint, Dzau
  3. 34 km St. Mary's Church · church, Tskhinvali
  4. 4 km Zemo Nikozi Church of the Deity · church, Gori Municipality
  5. 12 km Tiri Monastery · monastery, Tskhinvali
  6. 15 km Олень · heritage site, Dzau
  7. 2 km Back to Java

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How to reach Java

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Java by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints83109Kabalta (8 km)
    Forts & heritage3158Олень (2 km)
    Churches824Tiri Monastery (16 km)
    Museums1014Ivane Machabeli Museum (20 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1114Ertso Lake (21 km)
    Waterfalls28шихантур (8 km)
    Caves23Tsona Cave (30 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens13Liakhvi Strict Nature Reserve (33 km)
    Other attractions03Stone Map of Georgia With A Flag in the Centre (55 km)
    Buddhist sites22Tigva Monastery (33 km)
    Beaches & coast11Побережье (26 km)
    Treks11Shovi - Udziro Lake - Glola Trail (49 km)

    Java: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Java?

    Mount Koshka (viewpoint, about 13 km), Tiri Monastery (monastery, about 16 km), Олень (heritage site, about 2 km), St. Mary's Church (church, about 25 km), Zemo Nikozi Church of the Deity (church, about 28 km), Kabalta (viewpoint, about 8 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Java?

    152 places on Spotwander: 83 hill stations & viewpoints, 31 forts & heritage, 8 churches, 10 museums, 11 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Java?

    Kabalta, about 8 km by road; Mount Mshirli (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Java?

    Олень, about 2 km by road; Едаменко Владимир Евгеньевич (1978-2008). Военный лётчик (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Java?

    Tiri Monastery, about 16 km by road; Eredvi Basilica (23 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Java?

    Start in Java, visit Mount Koshka, then St. Mary's Church, then Zemo Nikozi Church of the Deity, then Tiri Monastery, then Олень, and drive back — about 80 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Java?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Java

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Java’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Java on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.