Sometimes, the incredible landscapes seen in pictures are much closer than tourists might think. The best example of this, is Svaneti: Georgian historical region that looks surreal. The mysterious beauty of the area starts from miles of green forests and the highest peaks of the Caucasus Mountains, that merge into deep blue sky. Still, what…
Tusheti National Park is named as one of the “12 best places youβve never heard of” by BudgetTravel. It has rich biodiversity with aesthetic terrain, old defense towers, and folk culture. Mountainous Tusheti is a historical province hidden deep in the Caucasus Mountains in the north Georgia. Until 1975, these areas were very hard to…
Having some of the most magical landscapes and well preserved monuments, Georgia is definitely among the European countries that can offer unforgettable experiences. While there is much to see all over the country, there is a special, unique place, well hidden by the spectacular peak of Mount Kazbek: the Holy Trinity Church. Aside from its…
Vardzia is a unique architectural wonder located in the south of Georgia, near the town of Aspindza. Vardzia is a cave palace and monastery built by Georgians in the Caucasus in the late 1100s to serve as a sanctuary to resist foreign invasions. The underground fortress spanned 13 levels and contained 6000 apartments, a throne…
The Katskhi Pillar is a towering structure that stands 40 meters tall in the hills of Central Georgia. It resembles a giant’s club and has had a mythical presence since human settlement in the area. Before the arrival of Christianity, the pillar was a pagan holy site and was likely used for fertility rituals. In…