We have collected all the most interesting things about Georgia
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The hard-to-reach Georgian fortress was seized
The fortress of Skhvilo, which has an elongated quadrangular shape, was built in the fourteenth century and a significant part of it has been preserved to this day. Shvilo stands on the top of the mountain, which offers a beautiful view of the natural areas of Georgia. The fences, which have survived to our time, reac…
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Dzama fortress or Ortubani Fortress
The valley of the Dzama River is famous not only for its picturesque places, but also for the abundance of various historical monuments. Here you will see the architectural complex of Korifa, a convent, towers, ancient monasteries and churches, the medieval fortress of Dzama, which is an important landmark and stands …
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Kintsvisi - Orthodox Georgian monastery
The complex of the Kintsvisi monastery was built at the turn of the twelfth and thirteenth centuries. The main structure of this complex is the large domed church of St. Nicholas. It is notable for the fact that there are practically no carved ornaments on its building, which were characteristic of temples in Georgia,…
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Gori Fortress. Why is this the most important fortress in Kartli?
If you love history and want to touch it a little, then be sure to visit the Gori fortress, which stands on a small hill. From this hill there is a beautiful view of the city and its surroundings, as well as the picturesque landscapes of Georgia. At one time, the fortress was a very important strategic object, only an…
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Stalin's House Museum in Georgia - a landmark of Gori
If you are interested in the life of Stalin, then be sure to visit his museum, which opened during the lifetime of the leader of the USSR. In the house-museum you will find the memorial house itself, the tower exposition, the train car that was in use by the leader. In addition, here you can see Stalin's personal belo…
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Athenian Sioni Monastery. The most picturesque Cathedral in Georgia
In the valley of the river, among the high mountains, you can not only enjoy the picturesque green places, take a walk and enjoy the fresh air. Here is the cathedral of the seventh century – Athenian Sioni. Its walls are built of greenish squares, and the painting of this cathedral is the best example of Georgian medi…
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Uplistsikhe is the oldest cave city in Georgia
There are many artificial caves around the Uplistsikhe fortress city. At one time, this city was the most important center, which combined almost all important functions. Unfortunately, the city ceased to be a strategically important center back in the thirteenth year. Now there is an open-air museum here.
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Samtavisi Cathedral. Visit the possessions of the princes of Amilakhvari
The domed church of Samtavi was built in the eleventh century and it has been preserved very well to this day. Special attention should be paid to the relief decorative elements on one side of the facade. Fragments of seventeenth-century paintings are still preserved inside the cathedral. In the courtyard of the cathe…
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Borjomi. Find out all about the homeland of living water
The Borjomi resort and mineral waters from here are known all over the world and are standards of quality. The waters of this resort are of volcanic origin, its healing properties have long been proven and are known to everyone. Baths, hotels, parks were built here for tourists, because during the year a huge number o…
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The same monastery complex Timotesubani in the vicinity of Borjomi
The monastery complex of Timotesubani is located on the slope of a mountain and is covered with voluminous forests. From the hill of the complex there is a beautiful view of all these natural expanses. Although the facades of the temples of the complex are devoid of decorative elements, the colors of the facade create…
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Abastumani Observatory. Know the passion of Tsarevich Romanov
Tsarevich Georgy Romanov was very keen on astronomy, so on his initiative, a small structure was built near his palace, which became the basis for initial astronomical observations. Already in the first third of the twentieth century, a mountain observatory was built near this structure, which was the first, where in …
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The cave city of Vardzia. Find houses inside the rocks
Vardzia is the largest complex of monasteries of all that are carved into the rock. The complex includes 15 churches, dwellings of economic and household significance, various chapels, crypts and much more. Near Vardzia you can also see the small domed church of St. George, various monuments, for example, Tavketula, O…