We have collected all the most interesting things about Georgia
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Atskuri. Atskurskaya fortress city along the cliff edge
Atskuri – a fortress city – is located on a steep cliff, along the edges of which runs the fence of the city. The fortress city is divided into five equal parts, each of which has its own meaning. At the end of the eastern part is the largest round tower, which you will see from afar. Interesting fact: the fortress ha…
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Fortress Okros-Tsikhe or Golden Fortress. Try to find the golden fortress of Georgia
"Okros Tsikhe" is located on a huge rocky massif and fits so well into the surrounding landscapes that you won't even notice it right away. This fortress was the main fortress structure and has a complex architecture. The height of the walls, which have survived to this day, reaches ten meters. Be sure to visit this f…
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Hertwis fortress. A unique monument of architecture
There are many fortresses in Georgia, each of them has reached us in a different state. The Hertwis fortress has reached us in very good condition. Like many, it is located in a remote place, on a hill. Presumably, it was built in the fourth century BC. Tmogvi Fortress is located on one of the highest volcanic rocks. …
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Abuli. 5000 years of history in one fortress
The village of Abuli is the highest mountain village in those parts, the fortress of Abuli was built about five thousand years ago. The fortress was built without the use of mortar, from large rough stones that were demolished by old glaciers. The Abuli fortress complex consists of a fence, a fortress, and forty low-r…
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Javakheti. Plunge into the volcanic lakes of Georgia!
The landscape of Javakheti is quite unusual, which contributes to the formation of unusual lakes here. The relief of this area is volcanic mountains and hills, in the hollows of which large and small lakes are located. There are about eighty of them here. In these Javakheti lakes there is the largest in the whole of G…
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Kldekari and Samshvilde. Take a walk through the ruins of the once mighty fortress city
There are many old fortresses and ruined cities in Georgia. Attention should be paid to the fortress city of Samshvilde and the fortress of Kldekari. Samshvilde has preserved only its ruins to this day, and at one time this city was important in the development of trade. Kldekari, too, has brought to us only a small p…
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Birtvisi Fortress. Conquer the most impregnable bastion in Georgia!
The Birtvisi fortress is located in the mountains, which the builders skillfully used, creating the most impregnable fortress in all of Georgia. Although the fortress is impregnable, tourists will be able to climb here by steps carved into the rock. Inside the fortress there is a small courtyard where the ruins of res…
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The oldest basilica in Georgia - Bolnisi Sioni
The Bolnisi Sioni Cathedral is located right in the center of the city of Bolnisi, on a flat place. The cathedral itself is a massive wide structure. Special attention should be paid to the interior of the cathedral. Inside you will find interesting relief decorations, ancient inscriptions and frescoes, ornaments with…
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Kolagiri Fortress. Look at the abode of the queen
Kolagiri is the last church in Georgia built during the feudal period, so it is a little different from the rest. A square fortress made of brick and stone will definitely be able to impress you with its greatness, and walls of six meters will strengthen this feeling. The facade of the fortress gate is decorated with …
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Kojor fortress. Study the tracks of the unconquered warriors
The Kojor fortress is located on a mountain of volcanic origin. The main task of the fortress at one time was to monitor the trade routes and monitor their safety. The architecture of the fortress was quite complex, it's just a pity that the ruins of the fence and the tower have reached our days.
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Jvari Monastery - the first domed temple in Georgia
The Jvari Monastery is a large majestic structure that marked the beginning of the development of domed temples in Georgia. Jvari is located on the top of a rocky massif, which offers a beautiful view of the natural expanses of Georgia. If you look from the outside, you can see that the cathedral is lined with large l…
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Chavchavadze Museum. Enter the house of the uncrowned King of Georgia
All fans of Ilya Chavchavadze's creativity and all ordinary tourists will be interested to visit the house-museum of Ilya Chavchavadze. This mansion includes three floors. On the first one you will see materials that affect the life and work of Ilya. On the second and third floors there is an office, a dining room, a …
