In this article, we consider the most beautiful sights of Georgia, which are worth seeing for a tourist when visiting the country. Today it is one of the most popular destinations where you can visit fascinating museums, monuments, picturesque places. In order to draw up the correct itinerary for an independent trip or find out which excursion is better to take, we advise you to study our list and draw up your own guide. At the end of the review, we posted a fascinating video lecture on the correct planning of an independent trip around the country.
Georgia ... Country of sun and mountains, wine and the most cordial hospitality. How not to fall in love with her once and for all? Truly, as the song says, such beauties cannot be found in other parts of the world! There are sea and mountains, rivers and lakes, unique nature reserves and a lot of sun. If you want to relax by the sea - please, you want to climb the mountains - please, you want to combine the sea, mountains and excursions - please! Would you like to ask what else is Georgia famous for? Not only natural and historical places, but also hot temperament, incendiary dances, respect for traditions, nature and ancient cultural monuments. And what fiery dances this proud people has! I want to come here again and again, because every time you can find new and new interesting places in Georgia. After all, there are more than 10 thousand different interesting objects for tourists. Many of them are protected by UNESCO. We want to tell you what to visit in this amazing country and have compiled a list of the most interesting sights of Georgia with photos, names and descriptions. Let's go on a journey! Let's start from the heart of Georgia, its capital - Tbilisi and visit all the popular regions.
Narikala fortress (Tbilisi)
In the central part of the capital of Georgia, there is one of its most important attractions - a fortress, erected in the 4th century. For many centuries, she defended the city, despite the numerous destruction. Built on a hill, surrounded on three sides by rocks and a powerful stone wall, the fortress has survived well to this day and has become the hallmark of the capital. The most beautiful views open from its observation deck and from the cable car that leads to the top. Next to the citadel there is a 20-meter monument "Mother Georgia". “To better see all the beauty of this place, we advise you to rent binoculars for 2 minutes for 1 Georgian lari”.
Georgian National Museum (Tbilisi)
This is not one stand-alone building, but a whole association of several museums located throughout the country. There are unique exhibits here: collections of coins, minting, ornaments found in an ancient burial mound and dated to the 2nd century BC. Of course, many sights of Georgia are presented with photos and descriptions, paintings by Georgian artists, archaeological finds, works of national masters. Entrance to the museum - 3-7 GEL, excursion - 45 GEL.
Old Tbilisi
It is impossible to visit Tbilisi and not walk through its old city with winding streets, famous small courtyards, houses with intricate facades and old front doors. Among them there are many mansions and palaces built in the Georgian style. Many of them have already been converted into restaurants, souvenir shops or hotels. But in the other part of the old city there are old and dilapidated houses. Beautiful photos of Georgia from this area are provided to you.
Georgian Betania (Tbilisi)
In any guidebook or map, the temples of Georgia are widely represented with photos and names, because these are its most interesting places. The Betania Monastery, operating since the 11th century, has become one of the best examples of temple architecture in Georgia. For centuries, it has not only been a hotbed of religion and a place for prayer, but also a protection. This is probably why, in its appearance, church forms are mixed with elements of fortification.
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Batumi fountains
The most beautiful sights of Georgia are located in sunny Batumi. And its pride is the French fountain, which was called the most beautiful in Europe. And there are two more singing and dancing, which attract thousands of tourists with their musical and water shows. "To see the fountains in all their glory, we advise you to come early and take comfortable seats on benches or in nearby cafes." Well, and the recently opened Chacha Tower fountain. Instead of water, grape vodka - chacha flows down from the 25-meter tower.
Botanical Garden (Batumi)
The largest, the most extensive in terms of the collected vegetation, the garden has become one of the main objects of what to see in Georgia. 5 thousand species of plants from all continents grow here and are monitored by a specially created independent laboratory. The first plants were planted in 1880 by botanist A.N. Krasnov. He wanted to prove that subtropical cultures adapt well to the climate of Adjara. He did it. The botanist himself is buried in the botanical garden he created. Entrance - 15 GEL.
Dolphinarium (Batumi)
It is famous for the fact that throughout the USSR it became the first place for showing the show of trained dolphins. In the difficult 90s, the dolphinarium had to be closed, but in 2009 the doors of the institution opened again, only in a new building. The hall can accommodate 700 spectators at once. The pool walls are transparent and dolphins can be seen underwater. The water show is annotated in three languages. "Please note that there is a lot of splashing on the front rows and you can stay wet." The ticket price is 15-20 GEL.
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Monument to Ali and Nino (Batumi)
This monument is dedicated to an Azerbaijani boy and a Georgian girl in love, the heroes of the novel by Kurban Said. Two figures made of steel plates 8 meters high are unremarkable during the day, but in the evening they have a mesmerizing action. They begin to approach each other, connect, pass through and move away. The whole action takes place in 10 minutes. So it was in the life of the main characters: meeting, love, parting. The sculptor of this monument Tamara Kvesitadze created it in 2010 under the impression of the novel she had read.
Cave city Uplistsikhe (Gori)
The main attractions of Georgia are its ancient sites. Uplistsikhe is the oldest cave city on the planet. This is a city in the rocks. More than 700 natural and handmade caves were here. About 150 have survived to this day. They housed temples, had their own theater and pharmacy, and a well-established drainage system. It is interesting that people lived in the cave city until the middle of the 19th century. Now it is one of the most important archaeological and cultural sites in the country.
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Svan towers (Svaneti)
In the mountainous Svaneti, there is also something to see in Georgia from the unique sights of history and nature. Here are preserved structures that were erected in the 8-13 centuries. There are several versions of their origin. Some consider them to be defensive objects, others that the towers were built as protection against avalanches. After all, they are all attached to residential buildings. The towers have stone foundations 2 meters high. Each consists of 4-5 floors. There are narrow windows in the walls.
Mount Kazbek
There is hardly a person from the former USSR who does not know this most beautiful and highest mountain peak. She is sung in many works of the classics. The places here are so beautiful that tourists just need to see it all.The height of the mountain is more than 5 thousand meters, but this is not a mountain at all, but a dormant volcano. The products of the eruption gradually settled on the surface, layered, and a mountain was formed. At the foot of Kazbek, the Terek flows violently and thermal springs gush. The historically famous Georgian Military Road also runs in these places.
Likan Palace (Borjomi)
Not far from the well-known city, in the village of Likani, there are especially beautiful places in Georgia. Their pearl was a Moorish-style palace, built on a hill above the Kura. This is truly a masterpiece of the architect Benois for the Grand Duke Nikolai Romanov. An additional uniqueness of the palace is given by the fact that a hydroelectric power station, the first in the Russian Empire, was built to provide electricity next to it. The entire territory of the palace and he himself bring tourists to true admiration.
Alazani Valley (Kakheti)
It is impossible not to say about what Georgia is famous for in addition to memorable objects. This, of course, is the famous Georgian wine and the equally famous valley. All well-known brands of Georgian wines are made from grapes grown on it. In the valley is the village of Tsinandali - the birthplace of the princes Chavchavadze, of whose family was A. Griboyedov's wife, the oldest Kakhetian monastery Ikalto, Alaverdi temple, Gremi castle. And there are many more small restaurants and wine cellars found everywhere.
Katskhi Pillar (Imereti)
The sights of the country are located not only in cities, but also in remote villages. The village of Katskhi has its own special attraction: a narrow 40-meter rock, towering like a huge pillar, on top of which there is a church with a chapel. It is believed that they were built in the 6-8 centuries by Christians in order to be closer to God. You will not be able to get on the pillar, but there is a museum below, the exhibits of which tell about the amazing history of this object.
Colchis fountain (Kutaisi)
Opened in 2011, a huge cascade fountain with 30 statues from ancient Colchis myths very quickly became the first number in all city tours. The statues are nothing more than copies of figurines found during excavations, and the originals themselves are kept in the national museum. At the time of opening, the fountain was the most expensive in Georgia. There are huge sculptures of horses at the top, and around them on tiers there are figures of various animals.
Kumistavi cave (Tskhaltubo)
A very interesting object, discovered in 1984, is located 20 km from Kutaisi and 5 km from the city of Tskhaltubo. The cave is 11 km long, but the tourist route is only 1.6 km long. The height of the vaults reaches 21 meters. In addition to the underground lakes inherent in all caves, bizarre forms of stalactites and stalagmites, it fascinates with LED lighting provided here. As a result, the walls are painted in multi-colored colors, which is very beautiful. And the laser show is simply breathtaking. "Please note that children under 6 are not allowed into the cave." Entrance fee is 20 GEL.
Stalin Museum (Gori)
Georgia is inextricably linked with the name of Stalin. This is its most famous native and the memorials dedicated to him are included in the main sights of Georgia. One of them is a museum in the native village of Joseph Dzhugashvili. The building of the museum was built on purpose and resembles an ancient pantheon in shape, and all of its employees wear military uniforms from the times of Stalin's rule. The exposition consists of the house-museum where Joseph was born, the main building, which contains a huge amount of materials, and the carriage in which Stalin moved around the country. The ticket price is 10 GEL.
Monument "Mimino" (Tbilisi)
The characters of the cult film were set in the center of Tbilisi in 2011. A huge number of people gathered at its opening, because this film became the love and pride of not only Georgia. The figures of the director and the three main characters were made and donated to the capital of Georgia by Zurab Tsereteli. Initially, the monument was supposed to be installed in Moscow, but for various reasons this did not happen. The film was released a long time ago, but, despite this, many tourists strive to get here and pay tribute to the memory of the director and actors.
Kintrishi National Park (Kobuleti)
On the territory of Adjara, in the gorge of the Kintrishi River, there is a beautiful nature reserve. Of the 11 thousand hectares, 3.2 thousand hectares of the protected landscape, where relict species of flora grow. The relief of the park is amazing: one part is located at an altitude of 2600 m, and the other is located at 250 m from sea level. On the territory there are many reservoirs, waterfalls, mountain rivers flow. In addition to natural features, in the park you can find the remains of ancient temples, arched bridges, a nunnery and other structures.
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Museum of Contemporary Art Zurab Tsereteli (Tbilisi)
Samples of contemporary art were registered on Shota Rustaveli Avenue in the old building of the cadet corps. The outdoor architecture of the late 18th century is being replaced by a modern interior art space, which contains a large collection of works by Zurab Tsereteli and European artists. The idea of the exhibition is to show avant-garde works and works of national masters. The ticket price is 10 GEL.
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