Dadiani Palace

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Dadiani Palace is a historic palace complex in Zugdidi, western Georgia. It was the home of the Dadiani rulers and is now a museum, called the Dadiani Palaces History and Architecture Museum. The complex began in the 17th century and was rebuilt in the 19th century in a Neo-Gothic style by English architect Edwin Race, with other design influences from Georgian, Russian, Islamic, and Tudor styles. The main building is known as the Queen's Palace, named for its connection to the Queen Regent of Mingrelia.

Today the museum includes three palaces and also the Blachernae Virgin Church and the Zugdidi Botanical Garden. The collections cover Georgia’s natural and cultural heritage, including the Tagiloni treasures, holy vestments of the Mother of God, the icon of Queen Bordokhan (mother of Queen Tamar), 13th–14th century manuscripts, miniatures, relics of the Dadiani dynasty, and items related to Napoleon Bonaparte brought by Salome Dadiani’s husband, Prince Charles Murat.

The palace became a museum on May 1, 1921, thanks to Akaki Chanturia. The first exhibition in 1840 showcased archaeological finds from Nokalakevi (Ancient Archeopolis), gathered by David Dadiani. The Dadiani Palace is regarded as one of the most important princely residences in the Caucasus.