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We can say that this is one of the first stone buildings in Batumi.

Tamara Fortress is located 4 kilometers from the lower station of the cable car in the capital of Adjara. The landmark is considered the historical center of Batumi, it was here in the IV century BC that the Colchian city "Batius Liman" was located. The ruined walls of the fortress, which served as the only military fortification of the valley, rise on a majestic ridge.

The Seaside Park is located on the embankment. Palm and bamboo groves are spread out here. A cozy park with lots of benches will allow you to relax and gain strength.

Batumi Botanical Garden is a truly unique place that combines a diverse landscape and unforgettable Georgian flora.

The cost of one ticket without benefits is 20 lari. If you do not know how to get to the Botanical Garden, then on the official website you can find detailed information about all public transport routes that will take you where you need.

On the territory of the garden, it is possible to order an individual guide who will tell you in detail about the peculiarities of Georgian nature. There is also an electric car rental service, a picnic or camping can be organized on the territory of the garden, and if you like any plant, you can buy it.

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The dancing fountains of Batumi are a sight not to be missed! Nestled among other captivating tourist attractions, these fountains are easily accessible by foot.

When you do make it there, prepare to be dazzled by a rainbow of colors that illuminate shapes that move and groove to delightful music.

Trust us when we say that words don't do it justice - it's an experience that needs to be seen to truly appreciate its beauty.

In the vicinity of the city you can find an unusual arched bridge.

The ancient arch bridge was built in the XI–XIII centuries during the reign of Queen Tamara. The structure rises 6 meters above the river, its length is 29 meters. Raw stones and lime mortar were used in the construction. Despite frequent earthquakes in Adjara, the bridge has retained its original appearance.

A couple of minutes walk from the bridge of Queen Tamara is the Mahuntseti waterfall. This is one of the most spectacular waterfalls in the region, its height is 20 meters. A picturesque view of a noisy mountain river opens with the beginning of spring and the melting of snow.

The largest national park in Adjara is located 25 kilometers from Batumi. The reserve occupies the territory of the western part of the Lesser Caucasus. This is a unique natural park with the largest amount of precipitation in Georgia.

While walking along the hiking trails, you can meet amazing Colchian forests, noisy waterfalls, alpine meadows, chestnut forests and picturesque gorges. Roe deer, wild boars, eagle owls, Caucasian vipers and a brown bear are found in the reserve.

The ancient capital of Kartli, the cave city of Uplistsikhe was formed more than 3,000 years ago, and only in the XIX century the settlement was abandoned by people due to powerful earthquakes and repeated destruction by militant invaders. Mysterious caves hold many interesting legends and riddles.

The inhabitants of Uplistsikhe did not recognize Christianity for a long time, and the city was the spiritual center of paganism. 150 caves out of 700 have survived to this day, in which you can see pagan temples and bowls for sacrifices.

Of particular value is the hall carved in the rock for the coronation and wedding of Queen Tamara. Residential premises, underground passages, wine storehouses, as well as the Uplistsuli Church, the construction of which dates back to the 10th century, are available for tourists to view.

The ancient fortress of Goristsikhe is considered the oldest building in Gori, it is located on a high rock in the center of the city. In the XIII-XVII centuries, the Gori fortress was a strong point that protected the settlement from enemy raids.

During the earthquake of 1920, the main walls of the fortress were destroyed, and the buildings inside the building were not preserved. The Nine Gates Tower, also known as Tshra-kara, has survived the most.

The ruins of Goristsikhe were depicted on the coat of arms of the Gori district, as a sign that under the wise government Georgians no longer need defensive structures. The best view of the attraction opens from the bridge over the Liakhvi River, 700 meters from Stalin Square.

The monument to the fallen soldiers and defenders of Georgia, located at the foot of the hill of the Gori Fortress, was erected in 2008. The composition symbolizes the tragic military events associated with the loss of the territories of Abkhazia and South Ossetia.

The attraction is a round table meeting of eight Georgian knights in armor and armed. Warriors from different eras are united by injuries inflicted in battles: the heroes lack legs, arms and other body parts.

The memorial makes a strong impression on travelers. Viewing the monument is best combined with a walk through the picturesque garden of Jacob Gogebashvili.

The Cathedral of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, also known as St. Mary's Cathedral, is located in the central district of Gori. The strict appearance is perfectly combined with wonderful icons and ancient frescoes that amaze tourists with their splendor.

Previously, the cathedral belonged to the Catholic Church, in Soviet times there was a historical and ethnographic museum. After Georgia gained independence, the building passed to the Orthodox Church.

The construction of the church dates back to 1810. According to historical data, Alexander Dumas spent one night in the cathedral during a trip to the Caucasus. A beautiful view of the sights opens from the top of the hill on which the Gori fortress is located.

The Central Museum of the Great Patriotic War or the Museum of Military Glory in Gori is located on Stalin Avenue. It was founded thanks to the efforts of retired Lieutenant Colonel Irakli Kandareli with the support of local residents.

Unique exhibits tell about the activities of front-line soldiers-natives of the Gori district. The museum fund stores documentary data, photographs, videos and personal belongings of Lieutenant General V. Naneishvili, Corporal N. Lopachi, Senior Lieutenant N. Chubinashvili and other participants of the war.

The exhibition keeps written congratulations to the museum from the great generals and military leaders G. Zhukov, K. Voroshilov, S. Budyonny. There are also exhibits related to the 2008 war.

The pretty park, located near the Stalin Museum, is a great place for walking and a measured rest. Picturesque flowers adorn the city of Gori and give tourists the opportunity to enjoy their bright blooming and charming aroma.

Not far from Stalin Square there is a monument dedicated to this outstanding leader of the Soviet Union. The height of the statue is more than 6 meters, the monument was created by the Georgian sculptor Shota Mikitidze.

The State House-Museum of Joseph Stalin keeps many unique exhibits about the biography of the leader of the USSR. The museum exhibition demonstrates the interior of the politician's office in the Kremlin, his personal belongings, documentary materials, photographs and portraits of the revolutionary.

Georgian poet Nikoloz Melitonovich Baratashvili is known in his homeland as a man with a tragic fate, whose greatest works did not receive recognition among the people during the writer's lifetime. Today he is one of the most popular poets of Georgia, many locals know his poem “Merani" by heart.

The monument is located in a small park on Ilya Chavchavadze Avenue. The sufferings and torments of the writer, his inner loneliness, which subsequently affected his work, are noticeable at the first glance at the statue.

The collection of Baratashvili's works contains the poem “The Fate of Georgia” and 36 romantic poems. These are magnificent examples of love poetry dedicated to unrequited feelings for Princess Ekaterina Chavchavadze.

St. George's Church is located 4 kilometers from the city of Gori in the Shida Kartli district. In the XII century, the building served not only as an Orthodox church, but also as a defensive fortress, which more than once protected the settlement from enemy raids by the Turks.

Twice a year, Georgian believers honor the patron saint of the country, St. George, and the Gorijvari Church becomes a center of mass pilgrimage. From the hill on which the temple is located, there is a beautiful view of the untouched nature of Georgia.

There is a small bell tower next to the church, and the complex itself is surrounded by an ancient fence of the VIII century. Numerous destructions during the battles and the earthquake of 1920 led to the destruction of the foundation, so in the 1980s reconstruction took place here.

The ancient Georgian monastery is located in the village of Ateni, Gori municipality. It was erected at the beginning of the VII century by an Armenian architect, and underwent a large-scale reconstruction in the 960s.

The appearance of the Orthodox monastery resembles the tetrakonkh style, a striking example of which is the Jvari Monastery. The main entrance to the temple is decorated with decorative semi-columns, and a four-sided dome space creates a cross in the center.

During the reign of David IV the Builder, the walls of the church were painted with historical and religious paintings depicting the Bishop of Chkondida and Tsar Giorgi II. Frescoes preserved from the X-XII centuries demonstrate samples of the most ancient Georgian script.

The House of Justice in the central district of Gori is a unique example of modern architecture. The construction of the landmark dates back to the reign of former Georgian President Mikhail Saakashvili.

Similar models of futuristic infrastructure can be found in almost every city in Georgia. Building project “All in One Space” was designed by Georgian architect Irakli Sharashidze, and the construction of the facility took less than seven months.

Not far from the House of Justice is the city market of Shida Kartli, which is known for fresh vegetables and fruits. At the market you can taste national dishes and buy handmade souvenirs.

Here Saint Nino, according to legend, installed a sacred cross. This is the main venue for Georgian holidays. Pilgrims from all over the region come here. Counts its age from 570 AD.

It was erected on the site of the destroyed church of the Twelve Apostles. On the relief walls of the temple, you can see flying angels.

The first people who were baptized by Saint Nino are buried here. The monastery was built in 1820.

From here you can enjoy picturesque views of Mtskheta and the valley of the Aragvi River.

It was built in the 3rd century BC. Today the fortress is abandoned.

The largest monastery with 2,000 monks.

The Memorial Park, located near David the Builder Square, is dedicated to the tragic events of April 9, 1989. In connection with the growing Georgian-Abkhaz contradictions, an opposition rally was held on that significant day at the current building of the Parliament of Georgia, after which the participants of the mass riots were dispersed by the Soviet authorities.

In the central part of the park there is a monument to the philosopher and writer Solomon Dodashvili, who was born in the village of Sighnaghi in 1805. The People's Educator edited the first Russian-language newspaper in the Caucasus, the Tiflis Vedomosti. He participated in a plot to plan an armed uprising to declare Georgia an independent country.

The town of Sighnaghi is decorated with a small square, founded in honor of the Georgian philosopher of the XIX century. A special pleasure for tourists will be a walk through the park area with the proud name of the British Park.

Historians believe that it was Solomon Dodashvili who invented the word “Sakartvelo”, which means “Georgia" in translation. Being an indigenous resident of the Signakh district, he devoted himself to educational social activities, philosophy and literary creativity.

Not far from the memorial to the writer there is a memorial wall on which the names of the fallen heroes of the Second World War are carved. Not only famous sights, but also modern tourist infrastructure are concentrated on the city square.

The central square of Sighnaghi is named after an outstanding Georgian ruler, thanks to whose large-scale reforms it was possible to reunite the territory of the country and establish control over the main part of the Caucasus.

David IV the Builder is also known as the architect of the Golden Age of Georgia, so a walk here will allow you to enjoy unique historical monuments. Of particular interest is the obvious difference in architectural styles, while the buildings fit seamlessly into the overall composition.

The city hall, the drama theater and the Museum of local lore are located on the square. There is a reference and information center where you can book excursions around the surroundings of the Signakh municipality.

The hallmark of Sighnaghi is the ancient St. George's Church, it is rightfully considered the largest in the city. The attraction is a white-stone basilica of the Armenian Apostolic Church, built at the end of the XVIII century.

The church complex, located near the fortress wall, includes the church of St. George and the bell tower, which was used as a defensive structure to protect residents from enemy raids. In the second half of the XIX century, a school for girls and boys worked at the church.

The exterior facade of the temple is lined with rough stones of various sizes, and frescoes and inscriptions in Armenian have been preserved inside. An unusually beautiful view of the cult building opens from the Alazani Valley.

The Sighnaghi Church named after St. Stephen offers guests of Georgia to enjoy a wonderful view of the surroundings of Sighnaghi from the highest point in the city. The church was built inside the fortress tower, known as the “pillar of the tsar", after which a bell tower with an observation deck was attached to it.

The construction of the temple complex dates back to the end of the XVIII century, it is a hall-type building with a single arched window, raw cobblestone was used in the construction of the building. At the top of the temple there is a hexagonal gazebo decorated with arches.

This is one of the outstanding architectural and historical monuments in Georgia, so it is definitely worth visiting while traveling in Kakheti.

The fortress wall of Sighnaghi is a monumental defensive structure in Georgia, preserved in its original form of the XVIII century. The attraction is equipped with an observation deck, which offers a picturesque view of the Alazani Valley.

The Signakh fortress was built to protect against the raids of the Lezgins and Ottomans, who sought to conquer the Kakheti region during the reign of Heraclius II. That is why the name of the city in translation from the Turkic language means “impregnable".

The total length of the wall is 4.5 kilometers. It has 28 watchtowers, one of which was built into the Church of St. Stephen. The main gate, located on Gorgasali Street, is especially beautiful due to the arch made of stone.

For those who like to walk, Tbilisi can offer such an attraction as the Old Town. Nothing has changed here in the last two centuries.

The temple of Metekhi is located on a rock above the Kura River. This monument is one of the most important sights of the city.

It was built in the 4th century. By cable car or on foot along a winding path you will reach this fortress and see what gorgeous views open from here.

Passing by the Botanical Garden, walking along the path, you will get to the top of the Sololak hill. There is a monument here – the Mother of Georgia.

If you are caught in the heat, the Botanical Garden will help you hide from it. Here, as in a real jungle, vines hang down and a waterfall roars.

Vake Park is the longest cable car in the city. Above the park there is a Turtle Lake and an Ethnographic Museum.

There is another place with magnificent views of the city – Mtatsminda Mountain. This is a sacred mountain.

The main attraction of the city is the Sulfur baths. It was because of these sulfur springs that the city got the right to live. Sulfur baths occupy an entire area of the city, and it will be nice to relax here after a tiring day. Prices here do not bite, and you can choose a vacation for any purse.

Right in the center of Tbilisi you will meet a waterfall. It is located at the end of the Tsavkisistskali River.

Another natural wonder near Tbilisi. There are beautiful landscapes and a magical atmosphere here.