This Unesco World Heritage–listed monastery complex, on a wooded hillside 8km northeast of Kutaisi, is an outstanding example of Golden Age architecture and one of Georgia’s most important churches. Gelati was a cultural hub of Georgia’s medieval renaissance, and many Georgian rulers were buried here, including the great 12th-century king, …
Read More »Vardzia caves – the ancient city
Vardzia Caves in the heart of the Pearl of Caucasus, Georgi The remarkable cave city of Vardzia is both a cultural symbol and a spectacular natural phenomenon with a special place in Georgian hearts. King Giorgi III built a fortification here in the 12th century, and his daughter, Queen Tamar, …
Read More »Samtskhe-Javakheti – Nature, Dormant Volcanoes and a Lot of Gooses
Truly a captivating site, once known as “Meskheti”. Unique in so many ways and unforgettable for millions of visitors. This region of our magnificent country was countless times called the “cradle of Georgia’s glory” and its, significance and cultural advancements simply can’t go unnoticed. “In educational matters, Meskheti for Georgians …
Read More »Racha-Lechkhumi – Underrated Hikers Paradise
The distant and alluring, lost between mountains of Main Caucasus Mountain Range is Racha-Lechkhumi. It served as a residency of Imeretian Kings for centuries. Those magnificent royal houses couldn’t withstand the wrath of history and nature, but what remains is a heritage, culture, and fascinating people – renowned foresters, hard-working …
Read More »Mtskheta – the Cultural and Religious Centre
Mtskheta is truly a special city and it represents the rich history of Georgia. located 21 km. away from Tbilisi. The entire city is a UNESCO World Heritage and was the capital of Georgia until the XI Century. This beautiful area was even inhabited in the bronze age! III to …
Read More »Kutaisi – the Natural Pearl of West Georgia
Kutaisi was founded in the middle of the VIII Century. Throughout all its history, it was one of the most important cities in Georgia. It’s culturally and industrially significant and has served as an undisputed capital of west Georgia for more than a thousand years. Today Kutaisi is the third …
Read More »Kakheti – Capital of Bread & Wine
Georgia is the blessed land of hospitality, built up by a policy of Bread & Wine. This region holds this policy extremely close to the heart. Located east of Tbilisi on plains of Alazani river is gorgeous – Kakheti. Filled with vineyards and vine houses, most notably – Chateau Mukhrani. …
Read More »Intriguing Svaneti
Svaneti is the most distinct and mountainous area of Georgia. People here are so different from other parts of the country. They are called Svans and they retained most of the old traditions. To this day, they mostly follow the ways of the past and respect, protect and nurture their …
Read More »Borjomi – Natural Treasure
For the true nature lovers out there, you just simply can’t miss the opportunity to witness this heaven on earth. This magical little town with the vast and immersing forest surrounding it is blessed with a natural volcanic mineral water supply, which is coming from the dept of earth’s crust. …
Read More »Batumi – the Las Vegas of Georgia (With Sea)
The Rise of Batumi Batumi was founded in the XIII century. In old times traders from Greece would come here to show off their goods. locals, on the other hand, would intrigue them with delicious wines and gold trinkets. To this day, it’s trading capital of Georgia and its economic …
Read More »Embrace the Georgian Winter-Gudauri and Stepantsminda
Snow is a natural treasure that not every country possesses, yet the richness of Georgia is unimaginable. Sometimes overlooked by Georgia’s sub-tropical gems, you just can’t afford to miss out on its magnificence in winter. The main destinations are – Gudauri, Stepantsminda, and Svaneti – which deserves an article of …
Read More »Tbilisi – The Heart of the Caucasus
Tbilisi was founded in the 5th century by King Vakhtang Gorgasali when he discovered natural volcanic hot springs while hunting in this area. That’s why King Vakhtang named it “Tbilisi” (“Tbili” means warm in Georgian). With a population of 1.5 million people Tbilisi, today is the heart of all the …
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