Nothing compares to Georgia, where both natural and urban attractions are equally beautiful. The country’s hills are alive with icy ski slopes, scenic lakes, and wildflower meadows. Meanwhile, its cities and towns, from culture-heavy Tbilisi to fairytale Svaneti, are among the greatest in Europe. Here are ten photographs that demonstrate how beautiful the nation truly is.
1.Ushguli
Ushguli (a UNESCO heritage site), the highest, permanently settled village in Europe, where time has stopped and centuries-old towers look out to Georgia’s highest summit, Shkhara (5,201 m.). Ushguli is a must-see place.
2. Tbilisi
2. Tbilisi – the capital city, where you can walk the history from the 5th century AD’s sights through the modern times.
A city blended with colores of Europe and Asia.
3. Stepantsminda
Stepantsminda – This is most people’s destination on the Georgian Military Highway: a beautiful valley town with the famous hilltop silhouette of Tsminda Sameba Church and the towering snowy cone of Mt Kazbek (5047m) looking down from the west.
4. Mtskheta
Mtskheta – the ancient capital and religious center of Georgia – Mtskheta (3000 years old) and its historical places: ancient Jvari Monastery (6th century) and impressive Svetitskhoveli Cathedral (11th century), where the Robe of Christ is buried. Both Jvari and Svetitskhoveli are UNESCO World Heritage sites.
5. David Gareja Monastery and It’s Rainbow Mountains
David Gareja Monastery and It’s Rainbow Mountains – Semi-arid desert, which stuns you with its amazing landscapes and goes on for miles into the distance. It is here that you will see the ancient David Gareja complex on the side of a cliff (6th c.).
6. Batumi
Batumi – the Black Sea’s white pearl. The city is a harmonious synthesis of the old and totally modern architecture. Narrow streets first lead you to the Piazza, where beautiful buildings with amazing glazing surround the square – such a lovely place for Batumians.
7. Vardzia Cave Town
Vardzia Cave Town – the underground halls of the “mountain queen,” dug out of the solid rock, Vardzia looks like it was taken directly from the pages of Lord of the Rings.
In reality is a unique architectural monument of the 12th century. This city fascinates the visitor with its scale (3000 caves located on the 13th floor) and its innovation.
8. Dartlo
Dartlo – Tusheti’s fairy tale. Dartlo represents a dream village, on the beautiful alpine slopes of Caucasus Mountains at the level of 1850m.
Tusheti’s Alazani river, lots of homestays, Cafe with a perfect location, camping places, tasty mountain cheese, view to waterfall from the houses and even more Dartlo has to offer.
9. Prometheus Cave
Prometheus Cave – The length of the cave is 1420 m. The unique stalactites and stalagmites here will leave an indelible impression on you.
The beautiful lighting and classical music in the background makes this place even more charming and mysterious.
10. Vashlovani National Park
Vashlovani National Park – a home to some of Georgia’s most unique and diverse landscapes.
Here you’ll find narrow canyons and jagged peaks, expansive savanna dotted with pistachio trees, bubbling mud volcanoes, barren plateaus, forested mountains, and a snaking river forming the border with Azerbaijan.
