About Literature – Vazha-Pshavela
Vazha-Pshavela (pseudonym of Luka Razikashvili) is considered to be one of the greatest Georgian poets. As a nature admirer, Vazha-Pshavela knows no comparison in Georgian poetry. His finest works are considered to be the tragic narrative poems “Host and Guest” (1893) and “The Snake-Eater” (1901) that combine Caucasian folk myth with human tragedy. You can find an English…
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Vazha-Pshavela (pseudonym of Luka Razikashvili) is considered to be one of the greatest Georgian poets.

As a nature admirer, Vazha-Pshavela knows no comparison in Georgian poetry.

His finest works are considered to be the tragic narrative poems “Host and Guest” (1893) and “The Snake-Eater” (1901) that combine Caucasian folk myth with human tragedy.

You can find an English translation of the poem “Host and Guest” here.

Vazha-Pshavela was born in the village of Chargali in Georgia in 1861 and died in Tbilisi on July 10, 1915.

In 1961, a museum and memorial were built in his birth place in Chargali.

Vazha-Pshavela Museum

Museum address: 1810, village Chargali, Dusheti district

Phone: (+995 55) 12 75 27

Working hours: Everyday, except Monday, 10.00 – 18.00

Ticket price: 0.50 GEL, Guided tours – 5 GEL

The museum houses paintings, sculptures, photographs and objects connected with the life and work of Vazha-Pshavela.

Vazha-Pshavela’s House

Opposite the museum is Vazha-Pshavela’s house. You can go inside the house and see where he lived but you may have to wait in a queue during busy times.

Outbuilding next to Vazha-Pshavela’s House

The museum and house are a popular destination for Georgians and tourists and can become crowded but they are well worth a visit.

There is a kiosk on-site, selling drinks and ice creams and children can enjoy a ride on a horse along the road adjacent to the museum (cost 2 GEL).