One of the most historic places. Cultural heritage in the cities of Georgia. The winter residence of the Mingrelian princes in Zugdidi.
The winter residence of the Mingrelian princes in Zigdidi is one of the sights that rarely appear in guidebooks, but deserves your attention. The blog "MadLoba" offers more information about this cultural monument, its location, history, architecture and the infrastructure of the settlement
Zugdidi is located in western Georgia, in the Colchis Depression. More than 40 thousand people live in the city. By the standards of Georgia, Zugdidi can be classified as a large city.
The first mention of Zugdidi is found in documentary sources dating back to the 16th century. The main attraction of Zugdidi is the palace of the Princes of Dadiani. In it you can find a museum, the exposition of which presents more than 40 thousand different items, from weapons and furniture to icons.
There is a botanical garden in the palace, which resembles in architectural style castles of medieval Europe. The history shows that the Dadiani princess was in charge of its arrangement. For this purpose, she hired gardeners in a European country, and there purchased seeds of rare plants and trees.
Various plants and seedlings successfully took root and grew. The garden covers an area of more than 25 hectares.
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For those who choose to explore the area around Zugdidi, we can recommend Rukhi fortress. It is located 6-7 km from the city and is famous for the fact that at the end of the 18th century there was a battle between Abkhazians and the army led by Dadiani.
For connoisseurs of the beauty created by nature, the lake Tobavarchili, located 20 km from the town. Near it you can see no less beautiful waterfall. The lake itself is located at an altitude of 2500 meters above sea level - the area is considered inaccessible. Especially from the point of view of the inhabitants of the plains.
The hotel complex in Zugdidi is not well developed. For those planning to visit the city, it makes sense to take care of an overnight stay in advance.
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