We have collected all the most interesting things about Georgia
Author: Alla Smirnova
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Vaucluse Bertha (Olang)
There are a huge number of lava volcano springs in Georgia, especially many of them are found in the mountainous areas. Bertha Vokluz is one of the most highly debilitating karst springs in all of Georgia. This place is very popular among tourists, so the approach to this place is quite easy. In addition to the vokluz…
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Colchis Lowland
The rivers in the Colchis lowland are not fast and contribute to the appearance of drainless lakes. Visiting this place, you will be able to see the most ancient Greek colonies. Currently, the lowland is almost completely populated, but there are also protected areas in which the natural environment has been preserved.
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Synagogue, mosque, Catholic Church
Among the many synagogues in Georgia, the great synagogue in Tbilisi stands out. The synagogue is made of red brick, which you will definitely not pass. The mosque in Tbilisi has been standing since the eighth century, it is not the only mosque in Georgia, there are a huge majority of them. The first Catholic church d…
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Sioni and Kashveti
Sioni Cathedral is the main Christian church in Tbilisi. Due to many raids, the cathedral underwent changes. The cathedral has two bell towers, one of which was erected in the eighteenth century, and the second a century later. Initially Kashveti was a small chapel. The modern cathedral was built in the early twentiet…
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Tsonskaya Cave
The Tsoni cave is a rich in finds cave. Twenty lithological layers have been proved here, carved objects have been found in the cave. The most important feature of the cave is that it is the highest cave of all Lower Paleolithic monuments.
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Lake Erzo
Lake Erzo is recognized as the largest karst lake in Georgia. But it is not only karst processes that have contributed to the formation of the lake. Because there are several sinkholes at the bottom of the lake, the water in Erzo often disappears, which is also quite unusual. That is why there are no fish in the lake.
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Zemo Ermani Boulder
There are many places in Georgia where you can spot boulders, pillars, many of them brought by the glacier. Zemo Ermani boulder also appeared. The boulder was blown down from the mouth of a volcano and is dark red in color. To get to the boulder is not a problem, so everyone can come and see this unusual boulder.
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Britat Travertines
Travertine is one of the natural wonders. It is formed from cold or hot springs. Travertine turns out to be porous, slightly elastic, light and easy to process, which attracts the attention of designers. Tourists should definitely see this travertine massif, because it is the most unusual sight.
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Dzuzuana Cave
Excavations and expeditions have been conducted in the Dzuzuana Cave for a long time. As a result, after searching here, they found the remains of a twisted thread, and a lot of decorated elements. Scientists have established that the found thread is the oldest in the world! There are a lot of traces of ancient people…
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Nunis Valley
The Nunistskali Valley is known not only for its picturesque landscapes, open spaces, but also for its healing mineral waters. With these waters, the population treated many diseases, for example, scabies. There are many legends about the discovery of waters, and the forests of this valley are untouched by man.
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The Rocky Pillars of Kwasakdar
The Pillars of Kvaskadar is a popular tourist attraction. From these places you can see a beautiful panorama of the surrounding expanses, which include the Meskheti Ridge and Tsablaristskali Valley. The pillars of Kvaskadar are stone and from the side look very massive and majestic.
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Pillar of Sairme
Sairme is a famous balneological resort, near which there is a high pillar. The height of this pillar reaches thirty meters! The pillar consists of a rocky pedestal and six boulders that lie on top of each other. This bizarre shape has always attracted the attention of tourists.