Place in Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti, Georgia
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Zugdidi (Georgian: ზუგდიდი; Mingrelian: ზუგდიდი or ზუგიდი) is the capital of Northwestern Georgia.
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Exhibits of natural cultural heritage of Georgia – Tagiloni treasure materials, Mother of God holy vesture, the icon of queen Bordokhan – mother of queen Tamar of Georgia, manuscripts from 13th – 14th centuries, miniatures, memorial relics of Dadiani dynasty, and objects connected to emperor of France Napoleon Bonaparte – brought to the palace by the husband of David Dadiani's daughter, prince Achille Murat, grandson of Napoleon's sister, Carolina.
Between the new train station and the center of town, sells mainly vegetables.
Has a great view into Abkhazia and of the surrounding area. Great for sunsets.
ჭაქვინჯის ციხე
Has a great view of the surrounding area.
Traditional village life. Has hot mineral springs, the Museum of Iona Meunargia, a Georgian poet and well known public person, a cathedral, picnic on the mountain Urta with amazing views of the Great Caucasus chain, and Djegeta mountain with old church and impressive nature. The hot springs are not maintained by anyone, and only holes in the grassland are available for a dip—you better head to Nokalakevi, whose nearby springs are a real gem.
Trinity Church
Georgian: ვლაქერნობა
This is the main annual event in Zugdidi, an Orthodox Christian feast celebrated every year, on 15 July. On this day, the robe of the Virgin Mary is taken from the Tower of Virgin of the Queen Palace (now a museum), where it is kept, to the Cathedral of the Blachernae Icon of the Mother of God.
This is a place where people get together, party and have a good time, storytelling and Georgian wine tasting. Soft beds, a vineyard, cozy old Asian atmosphere and funny staff; tips on travelling, tours of the region and maps are also available.
Friendly home style hostel, often full of local visitors. Has a computer, services available.
By bus or marshrutka
There seem to exist separate bus stations for Kutaisi, Tbilisi, Batumi, and/or Mestia—ask around.
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