The political, administrative and cultural center of the historic Odishi Kingdom, Zugdidi is distinguished by the European style palaces, built in the nineteenth century.

Samegrelo’s Queen Ekaterine specifically invited Laz masters for the unique decoration of the balconies and the ceiling of the palace. The ceiling of the balcony of the Queen’s Palace is decorated with more than ten thousand handmade wooden panels and more than fifty thousand stunning Colchic ornaments!

Dadiani Palace is sure to amaze you!  

In addition to Dadiani, Niko’s Palace will continue your excitement with its beautiful stony balcony and the biggest ballroom in Georgia.

The Palace Museum, which also includes a Cathedral and a unique botanical garden, was opened by David Dadiani in the middle of the XIX century. Dadiani’s collection of unique numismatic materials found in the antique city of Archaeopolis (now Nokalakevi), samples of weapons, and labor tools are stored here.

While Turin, Italy stores the Shroud of Turin, Zugdidi is the home to the Virgin Mary’s Holy Robe, making it a momentous historic exhibit!