The tour begins with the sights of the capital of Georgia Tbilisi-Metekhi temple (XII century), standing on the very edge of the rocky shore of the Kura and the former fortress and residence of the Georgian kings. Narikala Fortress It is located on Mount Mtatsminda, from the height of which opens an incredibly breathtaking panorama of the entire city. Meydan Square is one of the central squares of the Old Town. Zioni or Zion Cathedral in the name of the Assumption of Our Lady is one of the most famous monuments in the Old Town. The beginning of its construction dates back to the 5th – 6th centuries, and the end to the first half of the 7th century. The cathedral is named after the Jerusalem of Zion. The Bridge of Peace ”is a pedestrian bridge of glass and steel over the Mtkvari River (Kura), the city has preserved and still operates the oldest Anchishkhatskaya stone church of St. Mary, built in the 6th century. Unusual architectural wilderness Clock Tower at the famous puppet theater of Rezo Gabriadze.
Ethnographic open-air museum covers an area of 52 hectares. The museum collection includes more than 8 thousand exhibits brought from all over Georgia. Even houses and other buildings, with the exception of a few structures (for example, the Svan tower), are originals. “Holy Mountain” – this is how the locals call Mount Mtatsminda in Tbilisi. It built the Pantheon (necropolis) – the burial place of the greatest personalities of Georgia: writers, scientists, public figures, artists and national heroes. The landmark is the temple of St. David of Gareja, in Georgian – “Mamadaviti”. The funicular in Tbilisi is a unique transport system of the Georgian capital with more than a century of history. Upon reaching the top station, you will arrive at the top of Mtatsminda mountain with stunning views, an amusement park and a restaurant complex. Historical National Museum of Georgia here The objects of value found during excavations on the Trialeti mound dating back to the 2nd century BC are of great value. er Archaeologists were able to detect various vessels of valuable metal (mainly gold and silver), samples of pottery, jewelry and jewelry. Gold cup, decorated with precious stones and geometric patterns, gained fame throughout the world. Some weapons and coin collections are dated to the 5th and 6th centuries. It also collected works of ancient artisans, samples of clothing from different eras, fabrics and carpets. Built in 2004, the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity Tsmind Sameba is called the symbol of the new Georgia. The cathedral, whose beauty and size are breathtaking, stands majestically on the hill of Saint Elias, on the left bank of the Kura River.
Visit to the ancient city of Mtskheta which is declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Monastery temple Jvari, whose name translates as “cross.” According to legend, Jvari is the place where St. Nino established the sacred cross to symbolize the adoption of Christianity by Georgia in the 4th century AD. Svetitskhoveli Cathedral – It was built on the site of the ruined church of the Twelve Apostles (IV century).
Samtavro Convent (11th century), in which King Mirian and his wife Nana were buried — the first to receive baptism of the Christian faith from St. Nino in 337. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Shiomgvime Monastery The first monastic community was founded in the 6th century by the monk Shio, known as Shio Mgvimsky, one of the thirteen Assyrian fathers. The name Shio Mgvime translates as “Shio Cave”. Here he is buried. In Soviet times, most of the relics were burned.
Ananuri Castle is a large, well-preserved castle on the shore of the Zhinvalsky reservoir, near the town of Zhinvali. It stands directly on the Georgian Military Road, dates from the XIII century. Gergetis Tsminda Sameba This temple was built in the XIV century, but from its history almost nothing is known.
A trip to the wine region of Georgia Kakheti. Monastic and Episcopal complex of St. George. Here lie the remains of Nino Cappadocian Equal-Apostolic – the great baptist of Georgia – the forerunner of the Christian era. Sighnaghi is a small cozy town located on a slope. The city was founded in the 17th century; it is the only city in Georgia that completely preserved the fortress walls. The fortress wall is lined with guard towers, which you can climb to observe the magnificent views of the Alazani Valley. Kvareli tunnel (or a tunnel?) – It is a section of a real tunnel in the rock, where a wine shop, a tasting room and a small ethnographic exhibition are currently located. All this is located on the territory of the Hareba winery and is regularly visited by tourist groups for money. The architectural ensemble of Grammy in the form in which it has reached our days, was built in the XVI century.
Next trip to Borjomi gorges and Samtskhe Javaket. Borjomi is a health resort with hot springs. A picturesque place with a population of 10,500 inhabitants is located in the gorge of the river Agura at an altitude of 800 m above sea level. Borjomi has long earned worldwide fame as an excellent resort with geothermal mineral springs. Vardzia was created in
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