Dadiani Summer Residence
Dadiani Summer Residence
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Amanda W
Gainesville, FL133 contributions
May 2014 • Friends
Dadiani Summer Residence has supposedly been bought by the Catholicos-Patriarch of All Georgia, and ever since, it's not been open for tourists. We were allowed to walk around, but we weren't allowed to enter the house.
The grounds were beautiful. However, while walking around, we encountered a bear in a cage. The conditions of the cage were poor, and the cage looked as though it isn't kept clean. First of all, I imagine that very few tourists stop here, so why is there a need to hold a bear in captivity? Second, feeding a bear a loaf of bread each day isn't enough to keep a bear healthy. It was clear that the bear was malnourished and unhappy. When we asked why there was a bear, the groundskeeper suggested that we ask the Papa (the Catholicos–Patriarch of All Georgia - Ilia II of Georgia) who now owns the property.
If I could ask, I certainly would. But, since I can't, I suggest that all tourists not visit this place. It was the biggest disappointment during our trip to Georgia. I hope the papa comes to his senses and the bear is freed.
The grounds were beautiful. However, while walking around, we encountered a bear in a cage. The conditions of the cage were poor, and the cage looked as though it isn't kept clean. First of all, I imagine that very few tourists stop here, so why is there a need to hold a bear in captivity? Second, feeding a bear a loaf of bread each day isn't enough to keep a bear healthy. It was clear that the bear was malnourished and unhappy. When we asked why there was a bear, the groundskeeper suggested that we ask the Papa (the Catholicos–Patriarch of All Georgia - Ilia II of Georgia) who now owns the property.
If I could ask, I certainly would. But, since I can't, I suggest that all tourists not visit this place. It was the biggest disappointment during our trip to Georgia. I hope the papa comes to his senses and the bear is freed.
Written June 1, 2014
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Добрый день! Подскажите, пожалуйста, нужно ли связываться с ними заранее? Я везде читала, что туда трудно попасть без приглашения (в монастырь к монахам), но нигде не могу найти их контактов онлайн( Очень хочется там побывать и попробовать местное вино! Понравилось оно вам?
Written September 15, 2017
Вино превосходное. Вход на территорию свободный. А насчет монахов- это как повезет вам. Как оказалось, до вина допускают не всех )
Written September 22, 2017
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