We have collected all the most interesting things about Georgia
Author: Alla Smirnova
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The most famous castle in the country: Gremi, Georgian Orthodox Cathedral in Kakheti
In the 16th century, the city of Gremi was the capital of the Kingdom of Kakheti and was a fairly large city. The Archangel Orthodox Cathedral in Gremi was built in the same years.
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World of dark fairy tales: Uznariani fortress built into the rock
The fortress of Uznariani in Tsaghveri village has a rather gloomy appearance - when you first look at its walls, you get the impression that it grew out of the rock on which it is located. The exact time of its construction and the history of its name are unknown.
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Medieval Castle: Kveshi Fortress
Kveshi Fortress, a little-known landmark of Georgia, is located 10 km from Bolnisi. The building has a number of interesting architectural solutions and its eventful history. The entrance to the fortress of Kveshi goes through a small tunnel
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Uplistsikhe Cave City
Uplistsikhe is located 10 km from Gori, it is quite easy to get to it - Uplistsikhe, a popular tourist attraction in Georgia. Pagans founded the city, later defeated by the zealots of the new faith. Uplistsikhe was inhabited
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Immaculate relics: the Natlismtsemeli (John the Baptist) Monastery in Gareji
The cave monastery of John the Baptist is part of the Gareja complex of cave monasteries. Its other name is the Natlismtsemeli Monastery. On the walls of the structure carved in the rock, there are fragments of ancient paintings.
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On the border of the worlds: The Dome-cross Church of St. George
The Church of St. George in the village of Dagbash was built in the 10th century. In the vicinity of the church there are interesting fragments - statues of horses. Regarding the temple building, there is nothing unusual about it, if you compare it with other attractions
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The place where modernity ends and history begins: Amlevi Complex
Non-tourist destinations and the most inaccessible sights of Georgia. The sacred complex Amlivi is located on the left bank of the Algeti River. To see the ancient structure of the 15-16th century you will have to make a real journey to a height of 1090 meters above sea level!
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The most beautiful place in Georgia: the Avlevi Fortress
Almost every Georgian village has its own church. In the village of Orbeti, Tetritskaro municipality, there is also its own fortress - Avlevi. The time of construction dates back to the 16th century. The building materials used were hewn stone and mortar
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Shavnabad Monastery – St. George Monastery in the south-east of Georgia
The Shavnabad Monastery was built in Kvemo Kartli on the site of the once destroyed Church of St. George. The monastery building is of particular interest to those who are keenly interested in the national artistic traditions of Georgia
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Partskhisi Fortress
The exact age of Partskhisi fortress located in Kvemo Kartli archaeologists have not been able to determine. This has not stopped it from being an interesting sightseeing place in Georgia. The original version of the fortress had four floors
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Church of St. Mary in the village of Akaurta
The architecture of the church located in Akaurta can be seen in the Greek style. Stucco and frescoes decorate the facade of the building. At the moment, according to sources, restoration work is underway to restore the original appearance of the Church of St. Mary in Akaurta.
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Tskhvaricham Church of the Ascension of the Lord in Mtskheta
In the village of Tskhvarichamia, which is located in Mtskheta, there is a small church of the Ascension of the Lord built in the 20th century. At present, it is operational. In 2003, it was restored. What to see in Georgia, this question arises among tourists
