Monday, April 13, 2015
Monday, April 6, 2015
Vardzia - amazing cave town...
The cave city of Vardzia is a cave monastery dug into the side of the Erusheli mountain in southern Georgia near Aspindza on the left bank of the Mtkvari River. It was founded by Queen Tamar in 1185. The monastery was constructed as protection from the Mongols. and consisted of over six thousand apartments in a thirteen story complex. The city included a church, a throne room, and a complex irrigation system watering terraced farmlands.
Friday, March 27, 2015
Gergeti Trinity Church in Mount Kazbegi (National Geographic Photo)
Mount Kazbegi, (5047m) - the third highest mountain in Georgia on the Great
Caucasus Range.
Gergeti Trinity Church (XII-XIV) century’s monument erected on the southern
slopes of Mkinvarcveri is located at an altitude of 2170 meters. Gergeti
Trinity church is an important temple and remarkable for its beautiful scenery.
Mount Kazbegi, (5047m) - the third highest mountain in Georgia on the Great Caucasus Range.
Gergeti Trinity Church (XII-XIV) century’s monument erected on the southern slopes of Mkinvarcveri is located at an altitude of 2170 meters. Gergeti Trinity church is an important temple and remarkable for its beautiful scenery.
Thursday, March 26, 2015
Sighnaghi-The city of Love
Sighnaghi is a town in Georgia's easternmost region of Kakheti. It is 116 km away from Tbilisi. Sighnaghi is one of the country's smallest towns with a population of 2,000 residents in it. The name Sighnaghi comes from the Turkish siğinak (shelter). It loooks like an Italian city as it is located on the top of the hill. Sighnagi has wonderful views over surrounding hills and Alazani valley. The city is known for its charm, beauty and romance... |
David Gareji - Remarkable Sightseeing In Georgia ( 100km) away from Tbilisi
David Gareji is located in Eastern Georgia, 100 km from Tbilisi, on Iori plateau near the border of Georgia and Azerbaijan. David Gareji is one of the most important landmarks of Georgia. This site is characterised by a unique combination of historic architecture, prehistoric archaeological sites, and beautiful landscapes. Two of the key monasteries, and most visited, are Lavra ( the only inhabited one today), and on the hill above it, Udabno which has amazing frescoes...
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