Khandzta

Religious Sites Artvin

Khandzta (Georgian: ხანძთა, Georgian pronunciation: [χän̪d̪͡z̪t̪ʰä]) was a medieval Georgian monastery founded by Gregory of Khandzta in 782 AD. It has been identified as probably being the ruined mon...

Khandzta - Artvin
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About Khandzta

Khandzta (Georgian: ხანძთა, Georgian pronunciation: [χän̪d̪͡z̪t̪ʰä]) was a medieval Georgian monastery founded by Gregory of Khandzta in 782 AD. It has been identified as probably being the ruined monastery known as Porta, in Pırnallı village, Artvin province, Turkey.

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Location and Access

Khandzta is located in Artvin. Coordinates are 41.24639, 42.07083. You can get directions from the map below. You can request a licensed local guide for Artvin.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Khandzta is located in Artvin. Coordinates: 41.24639, 42.07083.

A visit of 1-2 hours is usually enough; it can be combined with other stops nearby into a half-day route.

Yes. You can request a licensed local guide in Artvin and visit Khandzta with a professional tour guide.

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