Narikala Fortress

Narikala Fortress

Narikala Fortress, the ‘Little Fortress’, sits on a rocky outcrop in the Tabori Range, high over Old Tbilisi and the Mtkvari River.  It is the most known and ancient monument of Tbilisi's antiquity; the townspeople call it “the heart and soul of the city”. Tbilisi Botanical Garden lies behind the fortress, while the heart of [...]
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Metekhi Church

Metekhi Church

Metekhi Church is located in one of the old neighborhoods of the city – Avlabari. According to the legend, the first version of a church was built in the V century. It's the reign-time of King Vakhtang Gorgasali. A brief history of Metekhi Church The current church is not initial. The building period is 1278-1289. [...]
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Upper Omalo

Omalo

Omalo is a central village in the historical region of Tusheti, Georgia. Administratively, it is part of the Akhmeta District in Kakheti. It lies between the Greater Caucasus Mountain Range and the Pirikita Range of Tusheti. Due to Omalo's high mountain location on the northern slopes of the Greater Caucasus Mountain Range and the absence [...]
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Ananuri Complex

Ananuri Complex

Ananuri is one of the most well-preserved castles in Georgia. This castle is trendy among tourists. It is located 70 km away from Tbilisi, in the same name village, on a Georgian military road. The location of the castle is extremely favorable. Zhinvali Water Reservoir and mountains surround the complex. The buildings included in the [...]
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Zhinvali Reservoir

Zhinvali Water Reservoir

Zhinvali Water Reservoir is located in the Mtskheta-Mtianeti region, north of the small town of Zhinvali, in the middle of the Aragvi River. Its surface area is 11.5 km² and the maximum depth is 75 m. The reservoir supplies drinking water to about half of the population of Tbilisi. The dam was built in 1986. It is one [...]
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Day Tour in David Gareji

David Gareji Monastery

David Gareji is a rock-hewn Orthodox monastery complex located in the Kakheti region of Eastern Georgia, some 60–70 km southeast of Georgia's capital Tbilisi. The complex also includes hundreds of cells, churches, chapels, refectories and living quarters hollowed out of the rock face. A brief history of the David Gareji Monastery Back in the 6th [...]
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Zedazeni Monastery

Zedazeni Monastery

Zedazeni Monastery is a Georgian Orthodox monastery. It is located on the Zedazeni mountain the hills of Saguramo, northeast of Mtskheta, and to the east side of the Aragvi River.     The main entrance to Zedazeni Monastery   The forest around the monastery   Spring flowers in the forest A brief history of Zedazeni [...]
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Ujarma Fortress

Ujarma fortress is located on the roadside connecting Telavi with Tbilisi. It’s 40 km away from the Georgian capital. Until 2010, it was difficult to access due to a damaged road. After the restoration of the highway, it became one of the most beautiful road landmarks. A brief history of the Ujarma fortress According to [...]
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Lisi Lake

Lisi Lake

Lisi Lake in Tbilisi. Located in the northwest of the city, at an altitude of 615-730 meters above sea level. The surface area is about 0.47 sq. km. It is one of the most popular recreation areas, especially for locals. The territory of the lake is noted for the most interesting and diverse fauna in Tbilisi. [...]
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Best season to visit Georgia

Best season to visit Georgia

Georgia has a very diverse geography and climate. The east differs vastly from the west, while the different mountain regions and coast have their microclimates. Therefore, trying to figure out the best season to visit Georgia is quite difficult. Nevertheless, I will give you brief information about the climate and all seasons of Georgia based […]

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Tusheti Road

Tusheti Road

Based on my 20 years of experience of driving to Tusheti, decided to write a clear topic about Tusheti Road. Here are the most frequently asked questions: Is it dangerous? When it’s opened? How much time does it take from Tbilisi to Omalo? How can I get to Tusheti? How much does the Tusheti road [...]
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Basic information about Tusheti

Tusheti is a historic region in Georgia. It is the most picturesque, fascinating, and pristine high-mountain region. Located in the Kakheti region, Akhmeta municipality (900-4800m above sea level). Meanwhile, the whole area is under environmental protection as the Tusheti Protected Areas (1137 sq km). This region is on the tentative list of UNESCO world heritage. Tusheti Road […]

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