Dadiani Palaces Museum

The Dadiani Palaces Museum brings together two grand residences, a court church, and a botanical garden on a wide estate in central Zugdidi. The site consists of a larger main palace with several wings, a smaller summer palace, and parklike green spaces with old trees and maintained paths.

The collection began in the 1830s when Prince David Dadiani gathered archaeological finds and medieval weapons from Europe. The official museum was founded in 1921 and opened the private collections of the noble family to the public.

The estate takes its name from the Dadiani princely family, who ruled this region for centuries and whose descendants gathered valuable collections from across Europe. Visitors today see rooms with original furnishings, religious icons and manuscripts that show how aristocratic life and Orthodox tradition were woven together here.

The museum sits at 2 Zviad Gamsakhurdia Avenue and opens Tuesday through Sunday from 10 AM to 6 PM, with guided tours possible. The site is wide, so visitors should plan at least two hours for a walk through the palace rooms, church, and garden.

The collection keeps personal items of Napoleon, which arrived here through a family connection: David's daughter married the nephew of the French emperor. The objects include clothing and a death mask made after Napoleon passed away on St. Helena.

Location: Zugdidi

Inception: 1840

Founders: Akaki Chanturia

Opening Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 10:00-18:00

Website: http://georgianmuseums.ge

GPS coordinates: 42.51222,41.87417

Latest update: December 5, 2025 22:24