We have collected all the most interesting things about Georgia
Author: Alla Smirnova
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Eliya Monastery in Kakheti
The monastery of Elia Dedoplistskaro is mentioned not only in various documents and historical reference books. At one time, Alexander Dumas visited here. Being in awe of the beauties of the local nature, he left notes about this event in his writings.
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Sabereebi (monks' cells) – a chain of cave monasteries
Sabereebi is a monastery complex in the Gareji desert, 15 kilometers from the monastery of David Gareji. The time of construction is the IX century.
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Khornabuji is a medieval fortress city located in eastern Georgia
The fortress city of Hornabuji is one of the most beautiful places in Georgia with a rich Istria. It was founded in the 4th century, according to other sources in the 5th. As for the fortress of Hornabuji, it was once called the "fortress of Tamara". Throughout history, the citadel was besieged by Turks, Persians
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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
