
Vardzia is a stunning cave city located in the southern part of Georgia, in the historical Meskheti province near the Turkish border, and is one of the most unique and breathtaking attractions in the country. The city was mainly built in the 12th century during the reign of Queen Tamar and at that time Vardzia was a thriving cultural, political, and religious center.
The complex includes an arrangement of caves, underground tunnels, and chambers that were carved out of the rock face of the Erusheti Mountain. The city was built as a shelter for Georgians from invading Mongols and was inhabited until the 16th century.
Vardzia has been granted Immovable Cultural Monument of National Significance status.