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Places to Visit When You Tour Georgia

Updated: Nov 19, 2019





Perhaps you are planning where to go on your next vacation. There is a need to ensure that you take your loved ones to Georgia. There is a lot of waiting for you in this beautiful and wonderful country in Europe. Starting from the remarkable Tsminda Sameba Cathedral to going hiking to Narikala fortress just to have a better view of Tbilisi city, there is the need to know that there are a lot of things that you can do when you are in Georgia. Discussed below is a list of crucial activities to engage in when you are the country of Georgia.


To begin with, there is a need to consider visiting the georgia attractions such as the Tsminda Sameba Cathedral. This is a key symbol of Georgia's post-soviet religious rebirth rise in a superior way on Elia Hill above Avlabari. There is the need to know that the cathedral is highly visible by night as it gives a remarkable sight. The Tsminda Sameba Cathedral was sanctified in the year 2004 after a decade of constructing it. It consists of numerous architectural designs and styles and this makes it have an outstanding look. The interior of the cathedral is impressive and is made of nine chapels and more than five of them placed underground. You don't want to miss this place when you are in Georgia.


The other place that you need to visit is going to Narikala Fortress. This popular tourist destination is located on a hill that overlooks the Mtkvari River; Narikala dominates the skyline of the old town. It is important to know that the fortress dates back to the 4th century and was used as a Persian citadel and protected the city from external attacks. However, in 1827, there was an earthquake that ruined the fortress as well as the St Nicholas church. You need to ensure that you visit and learn about this beautiful attraction when you are in Georgia.


Still, on the list of to go georgia attractions, you need to consider visiting Vardzia. You will have a drive of about 60 km into the wilderness from Akhaltsikhe to the city cave of Vardzia. The monastery dates back in the 12th century and has tunnels and rooms that expand for many kilometers into the Erusheli Mountain. When entering, you need to know that you will pay a small fee to the monks who usually manage it. The cave houses more than 300 rooms and halls today.

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