We have collected all the most interesting things about Georgia
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The castle of Queen Tamara in the Daryal gorge
The Darial gorge in Georgia is known to tourists because of the Castle of Queen Tamara, located in the most inaccessible place. How to get to a cultural attraction with a great and mysterious history. What does the Castle of Queen Tamara look like and for what was built in Georgia.
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Ananuri Fortress - an old Georgian landmark
Description of Ananuri Fortress in Georgia: features of the construction of temples and towers, history of the fortress. How to get to the sight along the Georgian Military Road in the direction of Gudauri. Hitchhiking and buses to Ananuri Fortress from Tbilisi. Church of the Assumption and the ancient temple of the V…
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The fortress house of the Ksan Eristavs. Infiltrate the palace inside the fortress
The fortress house of the Ksan Eristavs is a very interesting building, which is located on a mountain slope. Around the house is surrounded by a high strong fence, and the house itself is three-storied. The Eristav family lived only on the top floor of the building. Parquet floors, beautifully painted and decorated c…
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Batonistsikhe. Look at how the kings of Kakheti lived
The Palace of the Kings of Kakheti is located right in the heart of the city of Telavi. This is a truly important monument of Georgian Soviet architecture. The palace includes two parts: the citadel is located in the east, and in the west there is a fortress-fence, which was of great strategic importance. Not far from…
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Vartsikhe - settlement, castle, village: a living history of Georgia
Vartsikhe is a small village whose history dates back more than 15 centuries since its foundation. One of the iconic sights of Georgia, where you can find the ruins of an ancient castle...
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Schivlo Castle
A real castle, like a fairy tale! The ancient 600-meter high fortress of Skhvilo - the former residence of the princes of Amilakhvari. Incredible green scenery and introduction to the history and culture of Georgia. A true atypical attraction for a self-guided tour.
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Khornabuji is a medieval fortress city located in eastern Georgia
The fortress city of Hornabuji is one of the most beautiful places in Georgia with a rich Istria. It was founded in the 4th century, according to other sources in the 5th. As for the fortress of Hornabuji, it was once called the "fortress of Tamara". Throughout history, the citadel was besieged by Turks, Persians
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Ancient Castle: Hertvisi Fortress
According to one version, the walls of the fortress of Khertvisi were also seen by the legions of Alexander the Great. According to historians, they failed the siege. In the 12th century, the fortress of Khertvisi was destroyed by an earthquake. In the 14th century it was destroyed by the Mongol troops
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Chapala Castle in Kvemo Kartli
The first documentary mention of Chapala Castle dates back to the 17th century. However, during archaeological excavations, artifacts related to the 10th century were discovered. The structure looks somewhat unusual for castles and fortresses of Georgia, which is of interest
