PLACES OF INTEREST - Georgia


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Georgia has a variety of attractions on all levels, in all areas. Here below you see a list of cities, sites, nature parks, etc. of the sights I visited while travelling in the country. These are divided into an introduction, highlights, history and other (general) information such as transportation, accommodation options and sometimes information about tours you can take.


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Akhaltsikhe and Vardzia

Akhaltsikhe, with its almost futuristic castle complex, is the springboard to the cave complex Vardzia which should be on every list of tourists visiting Georgia. It is an authentic cave church with beautiful frescoes, tunnels, stairs and viewpoints. Read more >>>

 

 

Georgia | Travel 2014 | Places of Interest | Cities



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David Gareja / Sighnanghi (Kakheti region)

The most romantic city of Georgia is the sweet Sighnanghi located in the most eastern and beautiful province of the country. Another highlight in this region known for its independence and wine is the beautifully situated David Garjea monastery complex. Read more >>>

 

 

Georgia | Travel 2014 | Places of Interest | Region



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Gori

The city Gori is known as the birthplace of former dictator and big boss of Russia, Stalin – man of steal. You can admire his birth house and visit his museum which is definitely worth it and where, among other things, his private train wagon has been preserved. Read more >>>

 

 

Georgia | Travel 2014 | Travel Story | City



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Kazbegi

Kazbegi is het first major sight you encounter coming from Russia in the north; the city itself is not very spectacular but the surroundings are beautiful. Mountains of the Caucasus over the 5000 meters high, snowy peaks and a beautiful church. Read More >>>

 

 

Georgia | Travel 2014 | Travel Story | Sight



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Kutaisi

Besides the fact that Kutaisi is strategically located and forms a good base for a visit to the beautiful Svaneti region, it also has a number of advantages. A cozy center, a unique warm hostel and the beautiful Bagrati cathedral. Read more >>>

 

 

Georgia | Travel 2014 | Travel Story | City



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Tblisi (and Mtsketha)

Two highlights of a visit to Georgia is the capital Tblisi with its historic centre full of beautiful authentic buildings and the nearby Mtskehta; this is the old capital with, among other things, the for Georgian holy Svetitskhoveli cathedral. Read more >>>

 

 

Georgia | Travel 2014 | Places of Interest | City



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Uplistsikhe

Not far from Stalin-city Gori lies the archeological site of Uplistikhe. It’s a large-cave-system which seems to have been inhabited since the 10th century BC. It’s one of the oldest establishments in the entire Caucasus region. Read more >>>

 

 

Georgia | Travel 2014 | Travel Story | Sight



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Ushguli (Svaneti region)

Svanetia is a historic province in north-western part of Georgia located in a part of the mountainous Greater Caucasus. It is a landscape with high snowy peaks, Alpine meadows and beautiful small traditional villages. The symbol are the stone watchtowers that you see everywhere in the landscape. Read more >>>

 

 

Georgia | Travel 2014 | Places of Interest | Region