We have collected all the most interesting things about Georgia
Author: Daria Kharchenko
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Mokvi, Ilori and Dranda are the most important cathedrals in Abkhazia.
There are many cathedrals and temples in Abkhazia that are worth visiting. The most popular of them are Mokvi, Ilori and Dranda. Mokvi is a cathedral in which a synthesis of styles is clearly visible: a three–nave basilica and a domed temple. Dranda Cathedral has been damaged many times, but it looks quite beautiful f…
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The Bedian Cathedral in Abkhazia
The Bedia Cathedral is an interesting attraction of Abkhazia. Frescoes have been preserved in the interior of the temple. The golden chalice belongs to the Bedia monastery – a church chalice, which is worth seeing when visiting this church. If you are in Abkhazia, be sure to visit this cathedral.
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Pitsunda and Besletsky Bridge
Pitsunda at one time was the most important center of Christianity. In the center of Pitsunda there is a large temple of the tenth century. Fragments of a sixteenth-century painting have been preserved in the temple. An arched bridge on the Besletka River has survived to this day, on which inscriptions in the ancient …
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Pitsundsko-Mussersky Nature Reserve
Pitsundo-Mussersky is a picturesque place of Abkhazia, which is definitely worth a visit. The diverse world of flora even includes plants listed in the Red Book. Here you will meet many types of trees or plants that you will not see anywhere else. There are many monuments in the vicinity of the reserve.
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Natural monuments in Tusheti
There are many natural monuments in Tusheti, and its entire territory is declared nature conservation. The following monuments have survived to this day: ancient settlements, folk handicrafts, household items. Of the natural monuments, old travertines, lakes of glacial origin, and a lot of mineral waters are of specia…
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Fossil flora of Goderdzi
The Goderdzi mountain range consists of volcanic rocks. On the eastern part of the ridge, elements of fossil flora have been found that date back to the Tertiary period. Volcanic ash and lava covered a huge amount of forests. Samples of the fossil flora of this ridge made it possible to establish the most important fa…
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Pillars of Gombori
The pillars of Gombori are high natural formations that have a height of fifty meters. Not far from it there are several artificially carved caves. You can see this rock from afar, but it's better to get closer to it. We definitely recommend visiting this place.
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Duruji Boulder
The Duruji boulder is the largest in Kakheti among the moving boulders. The weight of this boulder reaches 224 tons! Unfortunately, as a result of the descent of this boulder, six people died. In addition to the boulder, you will certainly be able to enjoy the natural expanses of this place.
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Lake of Black Rocks
Black Rocks Lake is the largest among Lagodekhi lakes. When you walk along the path leading to the lake, you will see one of the most beautiful panoramas of the Alazani Valley and the Caucasus Mountains. The Lake of black rocks is still the most important attraction of these places – it has large dimensions for landsc…
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Ninoshevi Waterfall
There is only one tourist route leading to the Ninokhoveli Waterfall, but it will not be difficult to get here. The most diverse and rare plants grow in the valleys, and you can also meet animals. Ninoshevi waterfall itself is one of the most beautiful and tall, has a height of forty–five meters.
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Alazani Floodplain
The Alazani floodplain is a real monument of nature. The floodplain takes the form of a peninsula, the width does not exceed forty meters. In its diversity of flora and fauna, the Alazani floodplain has no analogues anywhere else. Garbage forests with climbing plants grow here.
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Fortress in Khertvisi and Tsunda
Khertvisi is a medieval church. At one time, the fortress was important for the protection of the city. There is a citadel and a church in the fortress. Tsunda is the oldest political and ecclesiastical center. The Tsunda Church is located on a small rock and is richly decorated with carved ornaments.
