Akhalkalaki: Hotels and Accommodation

The Akhalkalaki Fortress-City dates back to the 11th century, preserves a citadel, and is a year-round attraction. The ruins of the citadel are presented as a viewpoint overlooking the Akhalkalaki Canyon. In the 11th century, Akhalkalaki became the political and economic center of Javakheti. Those wishing to book a hotel in Akhalkalaki can then continue their search for accommodation.

History

Archaeological excavations uncovered a pre-antique settlement beneath the medieval city of Akhalkalaki. The city walls of Akhalkalaki were built in the 1040s. Archaeologists identified a craftsmen's quarter in Akhalkalaki dating from the 10th to the 13th century. The Transfiguration Church in Akhalkalaki dates back to the 10th century.

The Akhalkalaki Local History Museum preserves a very old bronze calendar.

Local

Akhalkalaki's local market is a place where Javakheti products can be found.

Visitor Information

The visitor center of the Javakheti Protected Areas is located in Akhalkalaki at the intersection of Ninotsminda–Kartsakhi Road and No. 1. The visitor facility offers the rental of tents, sleeping bags, backpacks, snowshoes, bicycles, electric bicycles, sleeping mats, and binoculars.

Further destinations: Aspindza, Tsemi, Likani, Bakurianis Andeziti, Didi Mitarbi, Tba, Abastumani, Tmogvi.

To the overview of the wider travel region: Samtskhe-Javakheti.