Heritage Landmark reference
Vardzia Cave Monastery
Vardzia is built into a cliff face near the Kura River and is one of Georgia's best-known medieval heritage sites.
TypeCave monastery
CountryGeorgia
RegionSamtskhe-Javakheti
Known forRock-cut monastery
Heritage typeMonastery and cave complex
Coordinates41.3819° N, 43.2842° E
Where is Vardzia Cave Monastery?
Vardzia Cave Monastery is in Georgia, in the Samtskhe-Javakheti area. It is mapped at approximately 41.3819° N, 43.2842° E.
Key facts about Vardzia Cave Monastery
Vardzia is a rock-cut cave monastery complex in southern Georgia. The main stored reference metric is known for: Rock-cut monastery. It is also noted for monastery and cave complex.