Zugdidi, Samegrelo-Upper SvanetiDadiani Palaces MuseumRukhi CastleUrta MountainTsalenjikha Cathedral Church of the Transfiguration of SavioGiga Qarchava CastleKorchkale Cave
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Zugdidi

Zugdidi is a town in Zugdidi Municipality district, Samegrelo-Upper Svaneti, Georgia of about 73,006 people. Within 50 km by road there are 68 places to visit: 8 hill stations & viewpoints, 15 forts & heritage and 6 waterfalls. The must-see places are Dadiani Palaces Museum, Zugdidi Botanical Gardens and Church of the Savior in Zugdidi.

42.5088° N, 41.8709° EPop. 73,006

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Within 30 km26 places
Within 50 km68
Must-see40
Notable210
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Dadiani Palaces Museum, heritage site near Zugdidi
Must-see

Dadiani Palaces Museum

Heritage site · 1 km

Zugdidi Botanical Gardens, garden near Zugdidi
Must-see

Zugdidi Botanical Gardens

Garden · 1 km

Church of the Savior in Zugdidi, church near Zugdidi
Must-see

Church of the Savior in Zugdidi

Church · 2 km

Places near Zugdidi by type

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One day from Zugdidi

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:00 pm

90 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Zugdidi
  2. Rukhi Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Giga Qarchava Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Korchkale Cavecave · 1 hrs
  5. Tsalenjikha Cathedral Church of the Transfiguration of Saviochurch · 30 min
  6. Urta Mountainwaterfall · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Zugdidi
Today’s loopZugdidiStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Zugdidi?

Dadiani Palaces Museum (heritage site, about 1 km), Zugdidi Botanical Gardens (garden, about 1 km), Church of the Savior in Zugdidi (church, about 2 km), Rukhi Castle (heritage site, about 8 km), Urta Mountain (waterfall, about 17 km), Cathedral of the Icon of the Blessed Virgin Vlakernska in Zugdidi (church, about 1 km).

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

68 places on Spotwander: 8 hill stations & viewpoints, 15 forts & heritage, 6 waterfalls, 11 caves, 11 churches.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Zugdidi?

Lugela Valley, about 29 km by road; Bogashi (37 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Zugdidi?

Dadiani Palaces Museum, about 1 km by road; Icon of Theotokos, Mother of God (1 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Zugdidi?

Start in Zugdidi, visit Rukhi Castle, then Giga Qarchava Castle, then Korchkale Cave, then Tsalenjikha Cathedral Church of the Transfiguration of Savio, then Urta Mountain, and drive back — about 90 km by road in all.