Ozurgeti Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
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About Ozurgeti
Ozurgeti was founded in the Middle Ages, 16th century. The city was the residence of the Prince of Guria and became a trading center in later centuries. Ozurgeti received its town charter in 1840, after becoming part of Russian Empire. The town was a strategic location in the Russo-Turkish War (1877–78). In the 19th century Ozurgeti became the hometown of tea producing and citrus growing in Georgia. In 1905 Ozurgeti was center of Georgian Social-Democratic Movement and capital of so called "Gurian Republic" which existed during Russian Revolution. From 1934 to 1989, the city was named after the Georgian Communist Party leader of the 1920s and 1930s, Philip Makharadze. Today's layout and image of the town was established during Soviet times. The largest employers in the city are government
Top Attractions in Ozurgeti
Explore the best things to see and do in Ozurgeti:
- ★Askana fortress
- ★Chanieturi Monastery
- ★Chekhedana
- ★Chess club
- ★Church of Achi
- ★Ekvtime Takaishvili Archaeological Museum-Reserve
- ★Enjoy the views from Ekadia Church
- ★Historical Museum Of Ozurgeti
Where to Eat in Ozurgeti
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Gurulebis Ezo
- 🍴Kalakuri
- 🍴Khachapuri House
- 🍴Natakhtari
- 🍴Piralebi
- 🍴Pirosmani
Where to Stay in Ozurgeti
- 🏨Guesthouse
- 🏨Hotel Sam
Ozurgeti Travel Guide Sections
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