What are the must-see sights in Georgia?
Ten places people travel to Georgia for.
Short answer
Georgia's must-see sights are Old Tbilisi with Narikala fortress, ancient Mtskheta with Jvari Monastery and Svetitskhoveli Cathedral, Gergeti Church below Mount Kazbek, the towers of Ushguli in Svaneti, the cave city of Vardzia and Gelati Monastery near Kutaisi. The list also includes Sighnaghi and the wineries of Kakheti, Borjomi and the Batumi coast.
Why
- Three Georgian sites are on the UNESCO World Heritage List: Mtskheta, Gelati and Upper Svaneti.
- Vardzia was carved into the cliff in the 12th century under Queen Tamar.
- Most sites are easy to visit from a base in Tbilisi, Kutaisi or Batumi.
Details
In a week you can see Tbilisi, Mtskheta, Kakheti and Kazbegi; in two weeks add Kutaisi, Svaneti and the sea. Many churches are active, so bring clothing that covers shoulders and knees.
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Sources
Information checked on October 3, 2026.
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