Your Guide to Georgia
A comprehensive guide to travel, recreation, nature, resorts, and the many experiences Georgia has to offer throughout the year. Explore its history, culture, traditions, and hidden places that reveal the country’s unique character.
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Tbilisi’s Oldest Necropolis: 300 Years of History and the Unofficial Pantheon
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Symbol of united Georgia, proudly overlooking Kolkhis and Iberia—it withstood centuries of relentless fire and cannonade, yet stands proud to this day
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Founded by King David, the Protector of Medieval Eastern Christendom: A 12th-Century Royal Monastery, Academy, and Observatory.
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A monastery clinging to a cliff, where legend and blood-red rivers meet
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10th-Century Geometric Perfection
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Saint Nino’s Sacred Blackberry Bush with XVII c. frescoes and Saint Gabriel’s resting place
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Georgia’s tallest 234m cascade and the extreme cave system named after speleologist Arsen Okrojanashvili, who died while exploring its depths
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From chained lions to celestial angels—witness the breathtaking stone artistry of the 13th-century Kazreti Trinity
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Designed for the restless soul: conquer the heights, touch the legends, and push your limits to the edge
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Pirosmani’s art, authentic memorial home, traditional wine cellar, and breathtaking views of the Alazani Valley
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Journey through the beautiful nature of the Caucasus Mountains, where you will encounter a deeply ancient fortress and the South Caucasus “locking gates.”
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Breathtaking nature, a 10th-century fortress on the cliff with secret tunnels to the rivers, an ancient settlement, and sites of many battles
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Eastern Europe’s Historic Resort Known Since the Middle Ages for Healing Joints, Bones, and Nerve Diseases. A Favorite Retreat for the Russian Aristocracy and Soviet Leaders, Including Stalin
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Breathe the healing air of coniferous forests, carve the snowy slopes, and travel back in time on the legendary “Cuckoo” train
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Rock-hewn monastery complex built into cliffs
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A beautiful monastery near the clouds, with three altars
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Archaeopolis is an ancient city and the former capital of the Kingdom of Egrisi
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Historic Main Church of Tbilisi, Home to St. Nino’s Cross and Resting Place of Patriarch Ilia II
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A premier late medieval monument, Ananuri Fortress housed religious, military, and civil structures of the Aragvi Eristavis
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A vast monastic city carved into the desert cliffs, founded by Saint David and devastated by Shah Abbas in 1616
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Explore Roman, Byzantine, and Asian artifacts preserved in the museum of Kutaisi, the ancient capital of Colchis
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Here you will discover Georgian and Romanov-era architecture, beneficial mineral waters, and pristine coniferous forests
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A prominent architectural monument, the Gergeti Trinity is set against the striking landscape of the Greater Caucasus
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Analogue of Jerusalem’s Gethsemane Virgin Mary Church and Former Site of the Brutal Imperial and Soviet Metekhi Prison
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Carved into the cliffs, this cave city once contained 3,000 dwellings spread across 19 levels
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Kakheti’s centuries-old heritage, the royal residence, and vast collections spanning archaeology, weaponry, numismatics, manuscripts, and fine art
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Royal history, breathtaking nature, and world-famous healing springs in Borjomi Mineral Water Park
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In a forest of magical beauty, Nekresi is an ancient Caucasus bastion of Christianity where the missionary Abibos was martyred by Persians for his unwavering faith
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An open-air museum reflecting the ethnographic heritage of Georgia
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Built by Rostom, the Eristavi of Racha. The church’s founder is historically noted for being blinded by King Solomon the Great of Imereti
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A Legacy of Georgian and European Heritage, Timeless Architecture, and Colchian Nature
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To this day, Atskuri Fortress and Atskuri Temple remind people of the rich historical past of Georgia
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“Fortress of God” – 1st millennium BC rock-hewn city with streets and temples, built on a riverbank, major Silk Road trading hub
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A 5th-century giant where the sea romantically shimmers, overlooking the golden Colchis Plain
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Mtskheta the Second Jerusalem and the hallowed ground where the Holy Robe of Christ found its eternal resting place
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Finely carved stone sanctuaries and layered medieval architecture
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Dating back to the 5th century, this impressive basilica preserves ancient architecture and rare frescoes that have survived for centuries
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A building shaped like an ancient Egyptian mastaba, featuring a fascinating bas-relief on its front façade depicting an embryo-shaped alien
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From a legend of love to the World’s First Children’s Railway Established in 1935
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Monastery where the sacred relics presented by Constantine the Great, Roman Emperor and founder of Constantinople, were preserved
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Overlooking the vast Kolkhida Plain, Martvili Monastery preserves a 7th-century church and remarkable medieval frescoes
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Unique and unparalleled architectural design, a remarkable monument of Georgia’s 9th-century Transitional Period
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UNESCO-listed Mtskheta Jvari Monastery is one of the earliest and finest examples of cross-domed architecture in Georgia
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Founded in the 9th century, Ubisa Monastery is famed for its 14th-century frescoes
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Battleground of 1905 Revolution and Stalin’s Secret Meeting Place
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City of Roses Rhodopolis the Ancient Greek City and Tamar’s Castle Ruins
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Hidden in this ancient and mystical forest lies an 11th-century church, a unique fusion of basilican and domed styles that served as the main sanctuary of a long-abandoned monastery
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Known as the “Blue Monastery” due to its original blue-tiled roof, as confirmed by archaeological excavations
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Unique 13th-century Byzantine frescoes. The episcopal throne attached to a pillar is an extremely rare feature. The church stands in a beautiful tropical landscape
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A 10th-century masterpiece featuring rare five-apse architecture and refined medieval stone carving
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A mystical, earth-buried monastic complex and a half-hidden monastery surrounded by breathtaking nature
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With around 140,000 objects, the museum spans pre-Christian artifacts, medieval Georgian treasures, and world-class collections of European and Oriental art
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A legendary fortress at Georgia’s historic crossroads, forever holding the myth of bricked-up Zurab
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Tsinandali Palace, a gathering place for 19th-century European and Russian aristocracy (e.g., Dumas, Pushkin, and others). The ancient wine cellar is also located here
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Travel Back to the 8th-12th Centuries – A Medieval Royal Residence in Georgia near Kutaisi
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A 5th-Century Masterpiece of Architecture and Ancient Literacy on the UNESCO Tentative List
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Ski, ride, and soar through Europe’s most dramatic peaks
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One of the oldest religious and architectural monuments of Tbilisi
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Global flora collections and serene sea views. Enjoy a walk through 110 hectares of natural wonders
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At the foot of the breathtaking Caucasus Mountains stands a cathedral founded by the Assyrian Fathers
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UNESCO World Heritage Site, Open-Air Museum, and Ancient Capital of Iberia
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13th-century domed bathhouse with a medieval hypocaust heating system
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Sachino Palace, the Royal Summer Residence of Queen Darejan, features unique architectural elements including towers, pillars, and a wooden balcony
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A 6th-century fortified complex featuring a unique church, a residential palace, and a distinct, multi-level belltower
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Built by Levan II Dadiani to protect Abkhazia and Samegrelo from North Caucasian invasions
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Caucasus Mountains view; 12th-century academy, wine cellar and qvevri; monastic complex built by the Assyrian Fathers
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A masterpiece of medieval stone carving and one of Georgia’s finest sculptural monuments
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A Unique Virgin Forest in Imereti — Member of the Emerald Network (European-Level Protected Habitat)
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Historic Church in Colchian Nature with Preserved 14th-Century Wall Paintings
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Centuries of Tbilisi’s history under one roof
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A 12th-century bridge hidden in a mystical forest, where a bustling main road once passed
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One of Europe’s Most Extreme Zipbike Tracks
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Unique 12th-century wall paintings in the heart of a lush, virgin forest
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A lost monastery complex in Georgia, in the mysterious forests of Uraveli
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Apsaros — From the Argonaut Legend to Roman and Byzantine Rule
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A breathtaking monastery complex in the forest by the river, holding tragic history and strict rules for women
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Tbilisi’s primary 4th-century fortress and historical defensive citadel
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6th–7th century monastic complex of three churches, featuring one of Georgia’s earliest triple-church basilicas
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A Crossroad of the Great Silk Road and the Unofficial Wine Capital
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Resting in the beautiful woods during her wedding journey, the queen discovered the tree from her childhood dream. This is where her vision became reality
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German Heritage in Georgia — The Gothic Legacy of Katharinenfeld
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An ancient fortress with beautiful views in the heart of Kartli
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Ancient hermit caves high in the cliffs, in a natural amphitheatre founded by one of the Thirteen Assyrian Fathers
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A rare six-apse church preserving fragments of breathtaking frescoes from Georgia’s golden age of art
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Healing Springs, Wild Nature, and Active Adventures
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7th-century masterpiece in a scenic valley, renowned for ancient frescoes, stone reliefs, and Atenuri wine
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A double-domed basilica standing in total solitude within a forest thicket on the mountain slope, by a mountain stream and a spring
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Church hides unique medallions of men and a rare, striking depiction of Christ as the Sun
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One of the last fortresses built in feudal Georgia, constructed by Queen Darejan and designed to combine defensive and residential functions
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Ancient Architecture Nestled in Subtropical Beauty and Healing Springs
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5th-century fortress-town site of the royal palace a strategic crossroads and a historic battlefield
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A historic church in the heart of Tbilisi, renowned for Lado Gudiashvili’s frescoes and striking architecture
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Land of Honey, From Dinosaur Footprints to the Secret Wilds of Colchis
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11th-century Kvetera Church, an exceptionally beautiful Georgian monument defined by striking yellow stone and deep blue tiles
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Walk the historic Silk Road, explore the ancient Lazica-era fortress, and enjoy breathtaking vistas in Samegrelo
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Abode of the Assyrian Fathers and a masterpiece of medieval architecture, renowned for its stone ornaments.
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A 17th-century site in Georgia, Samegrelo, where Catholic missionaries once served
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A Miniature Hagia Sophia in the Heart of Georgia
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Built for Carts, Enduring Cars: The 17th-Century Bridge That Defies Time
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11th Century Basilica Built by Eristavi Liparit Predating the Vardzia Cave Complex
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Majestic Landscapes and Ancient Ruins: The Ultimate Hiking Experience
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A place where, in the 6th century, John of Zedazeni and the Assyrian Fathers lived and carried out their spiritual mission, surrounded by breathtaking forests and stunning panoramic views
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Kinchkha Waterfall is a spectacular rainbow-misted cascade, one of Georgia’s most beautiful natural wonders, located in the historic Dadiani Forest Park
Georgia – A Brief Overview
Georgia is a country situated at the crossroads of Europe and Asia, serving as a vital segment of the ancient Silk Road that connected the two continents. Beyond its role in trade and transit, Georgia historically acted as a defensive shield for Western civilization, as the invaders, exhausted by their relentless battles with the Georgians, could no longer reach the West with their former strength.
The name of the country, Georgia, comes from the Greek “georgos”, meaning “agriculturist”; in Georgian, it is called Sakartvelo.
Georgia is renowned for its diverse natural beauty, encompassing nearly every climatic zone — from majestic mountains and coastal landscapes to lush subtropics. The country offers a unique blend of winter, summer, and health resorts, catering to all types of travelers. Georgia’s climate and its therapeutic mineral waters were so beneficial for health that members of the Russian Imperial family and their relatives resided and spent time here. Furthermore, Georgian resorts remained highly prestigious during the Soviet era, serving as a favored destination for the Soviet elite.
Georgia is the world’s oldest cradle of wine, celebrated for its world-famous cuisine and deep-rooted traditions of hospitality. The country’s history is profound, spanning millennia—it is here that the remains of the first Europeans were discovered, marking the beginning of a rich human narrative. Furthermore, Georgia boasts a remarkable architectural heritage, ranging from ancient city ruins dating back several centuries BC to magnificent medieval Christian cathedrals. This reflects the country’s profound Christian identity; Christian teachings reached Georgia as early as the 1st century, and in the early 4th century, it became one of the first nations in the world to adopt Christianity as its official state religion.






































































































