We have collected all the most interesting things about Georgia
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Gonio-Apsaros and Schalta
There are many fortresses in Georgia, but it is worth paying special attention to the Gonio-Apsaros fortress, which was of very important strategic importance. For the first time this church was mentioned in the first century! Another outstanding architectural monument is the Schalt Church. This church is domeless, th…
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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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Batsar Valley in the Babaneur Nature Reserve
In the Batsar valley you will be able to meet the rarest type of vegetation, namely yew. The yew grove, which is present here, dates back tens of millions of years. In addition to the dense yew groves, which are the most important plant in this place, you will also be able to see many other plant species.
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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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Monasteries of Sapar and Zarzma
Sapara is a medieval Georgian monastery. The main part of the monastery is the Church of St. Saba. There is a family portrait of Jakeli on the south wall of the church. Both the exterior of the temple and its interior are richly decorated with carvings. Zarzma is another complex worth visiting. There are a lot of carv…
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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.
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Vakhanis Kvabebi - monastery complex
Vakhanis Kvabebi is a monastery complex, which distinguishes it from the rest by the fact that it is carved into the rocks. In the center of the complex is the Church of St. George. Vakhanis Kvavebi includes two hundred caves carved into the walls. Many architectural monuments have been preserved to this day. On the l…
