We have collected all the most interesting things about Georgia
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Complex of the Church of the Dormition of the Blessed Virgin Mary
War and religion in Georgia have gone hand in hand since ancient times. This is probably why the temple complex of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Alkhalaki has not only church buildings, but also a fortress with observation towers. Stone and brick were used as materials for construction. The buildings th…
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St. Theodore's Church in Akhalkalaki
Religious buildings included in the list of sights of Georgia were built at the turn of the 18th-19th century. These include the Church of St. Theodore in Alkhalaki. The temple is built of large cobblestones and hewn stones.
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Church of Our Lady of Chachubeti
Medieval paintings and relief crosses decorate the walls of the Church of Our Lady of Chachubeti, which is considered one of the most beautiful places in Georgia. The ancient frescoes depict praying monks and the faces of saints.
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Faunissi St. George's Church
One of the important attractions of Georgia is the Church of Pavnisi built in honor of St. George. It is included in the list of national monuments of Georgia. For tourists here will be interesting frescoes of the 12th century...
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Trinity Church in Lomisi
The small church of Lomis is located on a high mountain, built around the 9th-10th century. The material for the construction was unburnt stone. Climbing up the mountain on which the church is located, you can get acquainted with the building itself, as well as view the most beautiful places of Georgia from the bird's…
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Church of St. George in Kavtishevi
Saint George, one of the most revered in Georgia. In Kavtiskhevi there is a church built in his honor. The church of St. George is currently hosting both regular guided tours and is open for individual viewing. If you are looking for something to see in Georgia...
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Magalaant Tower (Papua Magaladze Tower)
The Magalaunte church complex is unique in that all the buildings on its territory belong to different time periods. It was once the seat of the ancient Georgian Magalaadzam family. A unique structure Papua Magaladze Tower consists of 4 floors and is a landmark of Georgia.
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Gurjaani Trinity Cathedral
The temple complex in Gurjaani has two buildings, the Trinity Cathedral and the bell tower. There is also the Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, built in the 8th century, one of the most beautiful places in Georgia.
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Gurjaani Prechistaya (Kvelatsminda) Virgin Mary
According to legend, in the temple of Gurjaani, there is an icon of the Iberian Mother of God, which is miraculous. The icon was hidden in the temple during the invasion of the enemies and was found a couple of centuries later. The temple of Gurjaani is considered one of the attractions of Georgia.
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Ascension Vedzini monastery complex (Vedzini Lavra)
In Kakheti, in the village of Vejini, there is a church complex "Ascension". It consists of the Church of the Ascension, the Church of Holy Pascha, the Church of St. Mary, the Fortress of Tamara and the two-story bell towers. The buildings were rebuilt and restored at different times...
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Vedgini observation (signal) tower
The carved pegs of the stone signal tower in Vedgini draw the eye and motivate further acquaintance with the fortress complex. It was here that, since the 16th century, battles with invaders - Persians and Turks - were fought for two centuries. There were also troublesome raids of the Caucasian mountaineers...
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Creativity of Niko Pirosmanashvili (Niko Pirosmani)
Acquaintance with the outstanding personalities of Georgia can begin with the Georgian artist of the XIX century — Niko Pirosmanashvili. A great artist who lived a poor life, dying in poverty. An artist who gained worldwide fame only after his death. Visit the Pirosmani Museum to personally get acquainted with the wor…
