Published information
Its listed scope covers Vardzia and a group of distinct monuments and settlements in Aspindza Municipality, including Khertvisi Castle, Tmogvi Fortress, Vanis Kvabebi and Upper Vardzia. Use the official page to identify which sites belong to the reserve's wider coverage and to check its latest visitor notices. The page includes visitor details, which are date-sensitive. Confirm access for the specific monument and visit date before planning a visit.
Use the visitor page
The agency page provides the reserve's monument list and visitor information. Confirm current access, hours and fees with the operator for your chosen date.
Details to check
- Vardzia historical-architectural complex
- Separate monuments within the reserve area
- Official visitor information
Sources & checks
- Vardzia and Khertvisi Castle Historical-Architectural Museum-ReserveNational Agency for Cultural Heritage Preservation of Georgia, museum-reserve profile, monument descriptions and regional scope. Checked 24 October 2026.
Image credits
- Architectural detail at Vardzia, photographed in 2024. Resized. Bernard Gagnon, CC BY 4.0. Resized, converted to sRGB and encoded as WebP and AVIF. Full source frame retained. Source metadata removed. No object, sky or architectural alteration..
