Georgia Tourist Attractions

Narikala Fortress

Narikala is an ancient fortress overlooking Tbilisi, the capital of Georgia, and the Kura River. The fortress consists of two walled sections on a steep hill between the sulphur baths and the botanical gardens of Tbilisi. On the lower court there is the recently restored St Nicholas church. Narikala Fortress is one of the most beautiful and important site among visitors. This ancient fortress overlooks the city of Tbilisi. The fortress belongs to 4th century when it was built to protect the city from external attacks. At night when lights are on, this place is mesmerizing and demands a place in your camera. This fortress is also called Mother Fortress of Tbilisi. Today, your Tbilisi tour is not complete at all without you visiting this beautiful and ancient Narikala Fortress

Bridge of Peace

The Bridge of Peace is a bow-shaped pedestrian bridge a steel and glass construction illuminated with numerous LEDs over the Kura River linking the Rike Park with Old town in central Tbilisi. Since its opening in 2010 the structure has become an important pThe Bridge of Peace is a bow-shaped pedestrian bridge a steel and glass construction illuminated with numerous LEDs over the Kura River linking the Rike Park with Old town in central Tbilisi. Since its opening in 2010 the structure has become an important pedestrian crossing in the city as well as a significant tourist attraction and one of the most well-recognized landmarks of the capital.

Flea Market Dry Bridge

Funicular

Holy Trinity Cathedral of Tbilisi

The Holy Trinity Cathedral of Tbilisi commonly known as Sameba is the main cathedral of the Georgian Orthodox Church located in Tbilisi the capital of Georgia. Constructed between 1995 and 2004 it is the third-tallest Eastern Orthodox cathedral in the world and one of the largest religious buildings in the world by total area. Sameba is a synthesis of traditional styles dominating t

Jvari

Jvari Monastery is a sixth-century Georgian Orthodox monastery near Mtskheta eastern Georgia. Along with other historic structures of Mtskheta it is listed as a World Heritage site by UNESCO. Jvari is a rare case of the Early Medieval Georgian church that surviveJvari Monastery is a sixth-century Georgian Orthodox monastery near Mtskheta eastern Georgia. Along with other historic structures of Mtskheta it is listed as a World Heritage site by UNESCO. Jvari is a rare case of the Early Medieval Georgian church that survived to the present day almost unchanged. The church became the founder of its type the Jvari type of church architecture prevalent in Georgia and Armenia. Built atop of Jvari Mount the monastery is an example of harmonious connection with the natural environment characteristic to Georgian architecture.

Freedom Monument

Mtatsminda Park

Mtatsminda Park is a famous landscaped park located at the top of Mount Mtatsminda overlooking the Georgian capital Tbilisi. The park has carousels water slides a roller-coaster funicular and a big Ferris Wheel at the edge of the mountain offering a splendid view over the city.

Kartlis Deda

Kartlis Deda is a monument in Georgias capital Tbilisi. The statue was erected on the top of Sololaki hill in 1958 the year Tbilisi celebrated its 1500th anniversary. Prominent Georgian sculptor Elguja Amashukeli designed the twenty-metre aluminiuKartlis Deda is a monument in Georgias capital Tbilisi. The statue was erected on the top of Sololaki hill in 1958 the year Tbilisi celebrated its 1500th anniversary. Prominent Georgian sculptor Elguja Amashukeli designed the twenty-metre aluminium figure of a woman in Georgian national dress.

Mtatsminda Street

Mtatsminda Park is a famous landscaped park located at the top of Mount Mtatsminda overlooking the Georgian capital Tbilisi. The park has carousels water slides a roller-coaster funicular and a big Ferris Wheel at the edge of the mountain offering a splendid view over the city

Jvari Church

Tbilisi Mall

Mtskheta

Sighnaghi

Bodbe's St. Nino's Convent

Gori

Gori is a city in eastern Georgia which serves as the regional capital of Shida Kartli and the centre of the homonymous administrative district. The name is from Georgian gora that is heap or hill.

Sioni Cathedral

The Sioni Cathedral of the Dormition is a Georgian Orthodox cathedral in Tbilisi the capital of Georgia. Following a medieval Georgian tradition of naming churches after particular places in the Holy Land the Sioni Cathedral bears the name of Mount Zion at Jerusalem

Anchiskhati Basilica

The Anchiskhati Basilica of St Mary is the oldest surviving church in Tbilisi Georgia. It belongs to the Georgian Orthodox Church and dates from the sixth century.

Aragvi River

Joseph Stalin Museum Gori

The Joseph Stalin Museum is a museum in Gori Georgia dedicated to the life of Joseph Stalin the leader of the Soviet Union who was born in Gori. The Museum retains its Soviet-era characteristics.

Metekhi

Metekhi is a historic neighborhood of Tbilisi Georgia located on the elevated cliff that overlooks the Mtkvari river. The neighborhood is home to the eponymous Metekhi Church of Assumption.

Rustavi Sioni

The Rustavi church of the Assumption of Mary better known as Rustavi Sioni is a Georgian Orthodox church in Rustavi Georgia. It was built in 2000-2011. The project was created by Besarion Menabde Nikoloz Abashidze and Nikolos Dadiani. The building wor

Georgian National Museum

Uplistsikhe

Uplistsikhe is an ancient rock-hewn town in eastern Georgia some 10 kilometers east of the town of Gori Shida Kartli. Built on a high rocky left bank of the Mtkvari River it contains various structures dating from the Early Iron Age to the Late Middle Ages and is notable for the unique combination of various styles of rock-cut cultures from Anatolia and Iran as well as the co-existence of pag

Svetitskhoveli Cathedral

The Svetitskhoveli Cathedral is an Orthodox Christian cathedral located in the historic town of Mtskheta Georgia to the northwest of the Georgian capital Tbilisi. A masterpiece of the Early and High Middle Ages Svetitskhoveli is recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. It is currently the second largest church building in Georgia after the Holy Trinity Cathedral.

Ananuri

Mkinvartsveri

Rezo Gabriadze Theatre

But my dream came true. I went back to painting and sculpture and this time forever. I am grateful to my fate to the puppets and my small troupe rustling softly in dark corners of this old building.Rezo Gabriadze Though modest in size The Gabriadze Theater is among the worlds preeminent cultural institutions. Presenting mature puppet performances full of depth and meaning it has gained the respect and recognition of international audiences and critics alike.

Gudauri

Gudauri is a ski resort located on the south-facing plateau of The Greater Caucasus Mountain Range in Georgia. The resort is situated in the Stepantsminda District along the Georgian Military Highway near the Jvari Pass

Shardeni Street

Hotel Sharden Villa is a modern boutique hotel which is located in the historical center of Tbilisi. Hotel is surrounded by sightseeing places of Old Tbilisi such as Narikala Fortress Metekhi church Sioni Temple and many others. There are many c

Batumi

The sunny and modern Batumi personifies all the charm of a southern city and a sea resort with high-class luxury hotels. It is located on the Black Sea coast and is exquisitely framed by exotic subtropical flora. Palm trees, cypresses, magnolias, oleanders, bamboo trees, laurels, lemon and orange trees delight the eye everywhere. The romantic picture of ships departure from the harbor is better seen from Batumi Quay. Batumi citizens name this place Seaside Park-Boulevard. It surrounds the city along its sea border for 8 km. It is at all times very crowded. This is the most popular place for both locals and visitors of the capital. There you can enjoy Ali and Nino monument, Batumi Archaeological Museum, Botanical Garden, Churches of Batumi, Gonio Fortress etc

Alphabetic Tower

The Alphabetic Tower is a 130-meter-high structure in Batumi Georgia. The tower symbolizes the uniqueness of the Georgian alphabet and people. The structure combines the design of DNA in its familiar double helix pattern. Two helix bands rise up the tower holding 33 letters of the Georgian alphabet each 4 meters tall and made of aluminum.

Gonio

Gonio fortress is a Roman fortification in Adjara Georgia on the Black Sea 15 km south of BatumiGonio fortress is a Roman fortification in Adjara Georgia on the Black Sea 15 km south of Batumi at the mouth of the Chorokhi river. The village sits 4 km north of the Turkish border. Its name was connected with the myth of Medea and her brother Absyrtus.

Monument Ali and Nino

Piazza Square

Makhuntseti Waterwall

Prometheus Cave Natural Monument

Gergeti Trinity Church

Gergeti Trinity Church is a popular name for Holy Trinity Church near the village of Gergeti in Georgia. The church is situated on the right bank of the river Chkheri at an elevation of 2170 meters under Mount Kazbek.

Mount Kazbek

Mount Kazbek, is a dormant stratovolcano and one of the major mountains of the Caucasus located on the border of Georgia's Kazbegi District and Russia's Republic of North Ossetia-Alania. It is the third-highest peak in Georgia after Mount Shkhara and Janga and the seventh-highest summit in the Caucasus Mountains. If you are looking for Mountaineering, hiking and trekking in Georgia then go for Mount Kazbek. Because it is one of the highest and most beautiful mountains of Caucasus. The area around Mount Kazbek was designated a nature reserve by the Soviet Government in 1979, and it includes beech forests, sub-alpine forests and alpine meadows. Many of the plants and animals in the reserve are endemic to the Caucasus region. Mount Kazbek comes under the natural beauty category when it comes to must visit places in Georgia. One of the major mountains of Caucasus, Mount Kazak is located in Kazbegi district of Georgia

Narikala

Narikala is an ancient fortress overlooking Tbilisi the capital of Georgia and the Mtkvari River. The fortress consists of two walled sections on a steep hill between the sulfur baths and the botanical gardens of Tbilisi. On the lower court there is the recently re

Gremi Citadel and Church of the Archangels

Ujarma Fortress

The Chronicle of Georgia

The Chronicle of Georgia (or History Memorial of Georgia) is a monument located near Tbilisi sea. It was created by Zurab Tsereteli in 1985 but was never fully finished. The monument chronicles the history of Georgia. The monument sits at the top of a large set of stairs. There are 16 pillars that are between 30-35 meters tall and the top half features kings queens and heroes while the bottom part depict stories from the life of Christ.

Abanotubani

Abanotubani is the ancient district of Tbilisi Georgia known for its sulphuric baths. Located at the eastern bank of the Mtkvari River at the foot of Narikala fort across Metekhisubani Abanotubani is an important historic part of the city it is where according to a legend the King of Iberia Vakhtang Gorgasalis falcon fell leading to a discovery of the hot springs and subsequently to foundin

Open Air Museum of Ethnography

National Gallery

Gveleti Waterfall

Dancing Fountains Batumi

Dancing Fountains is situated in the New Boulevard district of Batumi 100 metres from Batumi Beach 6 km from Ali and Nino Monument and 26 km from Petra Fortress. Located on the beachfront this property features a bar. Aquapark Batumi is less than 1 km from the apartment while Holy Mother Virgins Nativity Cathedral is 2.6 km away. The nearest airport is Batumi Inte

Chacha Tower

Kobuleti Beach Club

Offering a private beach an outdoor pool and Georgian cuisine this hotel lies in the Black Sea resort of Kobuleti. Guests stay in spacious air-conditioned rooms with balconies and free Wi-Fi. Flat-screen TVs tiled floors and floor-to-ceiling windows are standard at the Kobuleti Beach Club. Guests enjoy views of the sea or hotel garden. Bathroom comforts include toiletries bathrobes and slippe

Poti Lighthouse

Tbilisi sea

The Tbilisi sea or Tbilisi reservoir is an artificial lake in the vicinity of Tbilisi that serves as a reservoir. The lake has a length of 8.75 km and a width of 2.85 km. The surface area of this reservoir is 11.6 km. It was opened in 1953 and has become a popular recreation spot. It is planned to develop the Tbilisi sea into a recreational park with various sports facilities.

National Botanical Garden of Georgia

The National Botanical Garden of Georgia formerly the Tbilisi Botanical Garden is located in Tbilisi the capital of Georgia and lies in the Tsavkisis-Tskali Gorge on the southern foothills of the Sololaki Range. It occupies an area of 161 hectares and possesses a collection of over 4500 taxonomic groups. Its history spans more than three centuries. It was first described in 1671 by the French traveler Jean Chardin as royal gardens which might have been founded at least in 1625 and were variably referred to as fortress gardens or Seidabad gardens later in history. The gardens appear in the records by Joseph Pitton de Tournefort and on the Tbilisi map composed by Prince Vakhushti. Pillaged in the Persian invasion of 1795 the garden was revived in the early 19th century and officially established as the Tiflis Botanical Garden in 1845.

Bagrati Cathedral

The Cathedral of the Dormition or the Kutaisi Cathedral more commonly known as Bagrati Cathedral is an 11th-century cathedral in the city of Kutaisi in the Imereti region of Georgia. A masterpiece of the medieval Georgian architecture the cathedral suffered heavy damage throughout centuries and was reconstructed to its present state through a gradual process starting in the

LaMaria Church

Kutaisi Botanical Garden

Ushguli ethnographic Museum

The museum is the house of twelfth century where many household items are located.

Besik Gabashvili Park

Rike Park

The park is an ideal place to relax among nature as well as enjoy various attractions. It is also the starting point of the cable car which in just a few minutes transports visitors to the Narikala fortress on the Sololaki Ridge.

Shiomgvime Monastery

The Shio-Mgvime Monastery is a medieval monastic complex in Georgia near the town of Mtskheta. It is located in a narrow limestone canyon on the northern bank of the Kura River some 30 km from Tbilisi Georgias capital. According to a historic tradition the first monastic community at this place was founded by the 6th-century monk Shio one of the Thirteen Assyrian Fathers who came to Georgia as Christian missionaries. St. Shio is said to have spent his last years as a hermit in a deep cave near Mtskheta subsequently named Shiomghvime after him. The earliest building - the Monastery of St. John the Baptist - a cruciform church very plain and strict in its design indeed dates to that time c.560s580s and the caves curved by monks are still visible around the monastery and along the road leading to the complex.

Tbilisi History Museum

Tbilisi City Tour

Tbilisi city tour takes you through some fascinating places. The Holy Trinity Cathedral in Tbilisi (commonly known as Sameba), is the third tallest Eastern Orthodox cathedral in the world and one of the largest religious buildings in the world by total area. Then you get to see the Bridge of Peace which stretches 150 metres over the Kura River. It provides a unique view of Metekhi Church, Narikala Fortress and statue of city's founder Vakhtang Gorgasali on one side, and Baratashvili Bridge and Presidential Office on the other. You also see the Narikala Fortress which was expanded by the Umayyads in the 7th century and later, by king David the Builder (1089–1125). In 1827, parts of the fortress were damaged by an earthquake and demolished

Aerial Tramway

Aerial Tramway is a fast and great experiential way to reach from a place on ground to the top of a hill where a significant travel sight is located. In this regard, Tbilisi Aerial Tramway connects Rike Park or popularly known as Europe Square to the fortress of Narikala. This aerial cable care smoothens your journey from Rike Park to fortress of Narikala. But apart from smooth experience it offers you great 360 degree view from top. This cable care was built in recent years and was opened in 2012 for public. Before this tramway the only way to get to Narikala was by climbing the hill which might have been troublesome for many. After the aerial tramway, it has become super easy for any one to reach from ground to top of Narikala. Three tourist sights at the top of the tramway to explore are fortress of Narikla, the 300 year old botanical garden and Kartlis Deda.

Gudauri Ski Resort

Gudauri is a Ski resort in South facing plateau of the Caucasus mountain range, situated in Stepantsminda district in Kazbegi region, Georgia. This wonderful ski resort sits at an altitude of 2196 m ( approximately 7200 feet) and is 120 KM to the north of the capital city Tbilisi. Gudauri offers quite an opportunity to the Skiers. Gudauri has routes for beginners in skiing as well as for pro riders. It has 50 KM of marked and well prepared route. Skiing here is considered safe and is best for free riders as the slopes are above tree lines. Gudauri is also most popular for speed riding and Paragliding

Uplistsikhe Cave Town

Uplistsikhe is an old rock-hewn town in eastern Georgia. It is just 10 KM away from the town of Gori, which is also a tourist attraction and only 80-85 KM away from the capital city Tbilisi. Uplistsikhe is built on the left bank of river Mtkvari and here in town you can see numerous structures which dates back to early Iron Age to the late middle ages. These structures show the coexistence of Pagan and Christian culture. Before the 4th century, Uplistsikhe emerged as a major political and religious center of the country under the kingdom of Kartil. However when Christianity arrived in 4th century in Kartil, Uplistsikhe went on decline loosing its importance and lost its position to new Christianity centers Mtskheta and Tbilisi later on

Gori Fortress

Gori Fortress is a medieval citadel in Georgia, standing above the city of Gori on a rocky hill. The fortress first appears in the 13th century records but archaeological evidence shows that the area had already been fortified in the last centuries BC. Within the historic manuscripts the fortress is first mentioned in the XIII century as “Gori Prison”. The fortress controlled major strategic and economic routes and accommodated a large garrison.

State Museum of Joseph Stalin

Soviet leader Joseph Stalin’s Museum was founded in 1937 and holds around 60,000 exhibits. The premise of the museum includes a memorial house, where Stalin was born; an exhibition building and Stalin’s personal train wagon, in which he traveled to Tehran, Yalta and Potsdam. The museum also houses Stalin’s personal belongings.

Lake Ritsa

Lake Ritsa is a lake in the Caucasus Mountains, in the north-western part of Abkhazia, Georgia, surrounded by mixed mountain forests and subalpine meadows. Its water is cold and clear. Mountains with heights of 2,200 to 3,500 m surround the lake. The temperature here is low during the full year with around 8 degree Celsius being the average annual temperature. Highest temperature doesn’t go beyond 18 degree Celsius and minimum temperature goes below -1 degree Celsius. Lake Ritsa is also one if the deepest lake in Georgia with depth of 116 m and is rich in trout. Lake Ritsa is very famous among tourists as one of the nature’s miracle in Abkhazia, Georgia

Kutaisi

Second largest city of Georgia, Kutaisi looks beautiful. Though smaller in size than Tbilisi, Kutaisi has been on run to become capital city of Georgia. The city lies at an elevation of 125–300 metres above sea level. The beauty of the city is that it is surrounded by forests and in the centre of city has lush green gardens and streets here are full of high and leafy trees. Apart from having natural beauty Kutaisi has other cultural epitome museums to see as well. To name a few are Kutaisi state historical museum, Gelati Monastery, Motsameta Monastery, Kutaisi museum of sport, Kutaisi museum of Martial art, Museum of Zakaria Paliashvili and some more

Svaneti

Highest inhabited area in Caucasus region. There is upper Svaneti and there is lower Svaneti. Apart from geography Svaneti is a historical place in Georgia too. Svans which is a sub-ethnic group in Georgia inhabit Svaneti. Svaneti is termed as mysterious, wild, naturally beautiful and dangerous as well. Though infrastructure for tourism here is not too great but that does not take away the fact from Svaneti that this a place to go in Georgia. Svaneti offers you landscapes dominated by mountains which are separated by deep gorges. The city is covered by forests too. So altogether it is easy to say that Svaneti is nature’s delight

David Gareja Monastery

David Gareja Monastery is a rock hewn Georgian Orthodox monastery complex located in the Kakheti region of eastern Georgia, on the half-desert slopes of Mount Gareja. It is located 60-70km southeast of Georgian’s capital Tbilisi. You can visit most of the monastery; the rooms not allowed to tourists are clearly marked with “no entrance” signs, in both English and Georgian. See the tomb of the first monk to have lived there (St. David Garejeli). Then, you can follow the path starting right behind the church shop, that goes on the top of the small mountain.

New Athos Waterfall

New Athos Waterfall is manmade artificial waterfall created by a hydro electric dam. Behind the dam there is an abandoned railway station where one can reach by climbing up the steps at the side of the waterfall

Sioni Cathedral Church

Sioni Cathedral Church is situated in the capital city of Georgia, Tbilisi. The cathedral is named in the honor of Jerusalem Zion. Its architectural style reminds strict Catholic structure of a religious cult lacking any elements of decor. The only ornament of the cathedral is the high tower with the peak steeped dome towering over the central part of Sioni.

Georgian Wineries

Georgia is one of the oldest wine regions in the world. The fertile valleys of the South Caucasus house the source of the world's first cultivated grapevines and Neolithic wine production, from over 8,000 years ago. Due to the many millennia of wine in Georgian history, and its key economic role, the traditions of its viticulture are entwined and inseparable with the country's national identity.

Monastery Bodbe

This beautiful monastery is one of the most important places for Georgians, because St. Nino, who brought Christianity to Georgia, is buried there.