Dmanisi Sioni is the main medieval church of the ancient city of Dmanisi in southern Georgia. Known for its austere stone architecture, richly carved 13th-century porch, surviving fresco fragments, and setting within one of Georgia’s most important archaeological sites, it combines medieval history with extraordinary cultural significance.
Dartlo is one of Tusheti’s most remarkable mountain villages, known for its slate-roofed stone houses, defensive towers, ancient courthouse, and dramatic setting in the Pirikita Alazani Valley. This guide covers its architecture, history, restoration, access, and what to see nearby.
Bolnisi Sioni is one of Georgia’s oldest and most important surviving churches. Built between 478 and 493, this monumental basilica in Kvemo Kartli is celebrated for its turquoise-green tuff walls, early Christian reliefs, distinctive Bolnisi Cross, and some of the oldest securely dated Georgian inscriptions preserved in Georgia.
Bolnisi Sioni is one of Georgia’s oldest and most important surviving churches. Built between 478 and 493, this monumental basilica in Kvemo Kartli is celebrated for its turquoise-green tuff walls, early Christian reliefs, distinctive Bolnisi Cross, and some of the oldest securely dated Georgian inscriptions preserved in Georgia.
Discover the Batsara-Babaneuri and Ilto Protected Areas in Georgia’s Kakheti region, home to ancient yew forests, rare Caucasian Zelkova, rich wildlife, and some of the country’s most remarkable preserved woodland ecosystems. This guide covers their natural highlights, access rules, nearby attractions, and practical travel tips.
Built in 1753 near Tsesi village, Barakoni Church is one of Racha’s most important landmarks, combining traditional Georgian architecture with a spectacular mountain and river setting.
Taste Borjomi’s mineral water at the spring, walk through its riverside park and leave time for a soak in the forest pools. This practical guide covers what to see, how to get there and where hiking or a trip to Vardzia fits into your itinerary.
Ateni Sioni is a remarkable 7th-century church near Gori, known for its 11th-century frescoes and exceptionally important Georgian inscriptions. Explore its architecture, history and practical visitor information.
Discover Alaverdi Cathedral, an 11th-century Georgian Orthodox landmark rising above Kakheti’s Alazani Valley. Explore its history, medieval architecture, frescoes and centuries-old monastic winemaking tradition.
Abuli Fortress is a remote cyclopean complex built from immense basalt blocks at roughly 2,670 metres in Georgia’s Javakheti highlands. Discover what archaeologists know, what remains uncertain and how to plan the demanding journey from Gandzani.
