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Kakheti, Georgia
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Udabno is a town in the Kakheti region of the country of Georgia. It is best known for David Gareja (Georgian: დავითგარეჯის სამონასტრო კომპლექსი, Davit'garejis samonastro komplek'si, sometimes spelled Davit Gareja or David Gareji), a rock-hewn Georgian Orthodox monastery complex in the Kakheti region of Georgia.
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The main monastery is right behind the small parking lot. You can visit most of it; the rooms not allowed to tourists are clearly marked with "no entrance" signs, in both English and Georgian. See the tomb of the first monk to have lived there (St. David Garejeli). Then, you can follow the path starting right behind the church shop, that goes on the top of the small mountain. There, you have a wonderful view towards both Georgia and Azerbaijan. And you will see many troglodyte churches, some of them with paintings from the 11th and 12th centuries. Total time: about 1hr 30min, using a sometimes steep path.
A separate part of the David Gareja Monastery Complex to the northwest of the main monastery, and dating to the 7th century. Includes a fresco of 12th-century Georgian king Tamar.
Traditional Georgian cuisine based mostly on fresh local products and a wide selection of drinks in the bar. Comfortable place to relax with great views.
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There are two options to get there: either via Sagarejo (with a road in regular condition), or via Rustavi, which offers an amazing view on the industrial desert of this former factory city, but at…
By taxi
Walking is the only option on the site of the monastery; the Gareji shuttle bus route (#Get in) runs between Udabno and the monastery.
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