Travel in Georgia Blog
Discover Tbilisi's famous Dry Bridge Market with our complete visitor guide. Explore this vibrant open-air flea market filled with Soviet memorabilia, vintage cameras, local art, and handmade Georgian crafts. Learn when to visit, what to buy, how to bargain politely with cash, and crucial rules regarding antique export regulations before you go.
Last Updated: October 3, 2026Categories: Architecture of Georgia, Samtskhe-JavakhetiTags: Javakheti9.4 min readAbuli 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.
- Last Updated: October 3, 2026Categories: Architecture of Georgia, KakhetiTags: Churches of Georgia, Kakheti12.1 min read
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.
- Last Updated: October 3, 2026Categories: Architecture of Georgia, RachaTags: Churches of Georgia, Racha7.6 min read
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.
- Last Updated: October 3, 2026Categories: National parks of Georgia, KakhetiTags: Kakheti, National parks of Georgia11.4 min read
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.
- Last Updated: October 3, 2026Categories: Architecture of Georgia, KakhetiTags: Churches of Georgia, Kakheti, Telavi15.5 min read
Ikalto Monastery and Academy near Telavi is one of Kakheti’s most important medieval sites. Explore ancient churches, academy ruins, traditional qvevri, wine presses, and the fascinating connection between Georgian scholarship, religion and winemaking.
- Last Updated: October 3, 2026Categories: Architecture of Georgia, KakhetiTags: Churches of Georgia, Kakheti, Telavi16.8 min read
New Shuamta Monastery near Telavi is a remarkable 16th-century royal foundation built by Queen Tinatin of Kakheti. Explore its tall brick architecture, historic frescoes, Khakhuli icon tradition and close connection with nearby Old Shuamta.
- Last Updated: October 3, 2026Categories: Architecture of Georgia, Mtskheta-MtianetiTags: Churches of Georgia, Mtskheta8.4 min read
Samtavro Monastery in Mtskheta connects some of the most important chapters of Georgian Christianity, from St Nino and Georgia’s first Christian rulers to an 11th-century cathedral and the grave of St Gabriel Urgebadze.
Nestled in Georgia’s Caucasus Mountains, Mestia is the historic heart of Upper Svaneti. Famous for its medieval defense towers, world-class museum, and dramatic alpine scenery, it serves as the ultimate base for mountain exploration. This complete travel guide covers top attractions, glacier hikes, historic quarters, local Svan cuisine, recommended accommodations, and practical travel advice.
Starting 1 November 2026, Azerbaijan Railways is doubling its service on the Baku–Tbilisi route to four trains daily, adding new daytime options alongside overnight sleepers. Fares drop with the return of standard class, offering cheaper tickets and 50% more seats. Learn about the updated schedules, ticket prices, online verification rules, and foreign travel restrictions.
Located in Georgia's Sno village near Stepantsminda, the Sno stone heads are giant granite sculptures carved by local artist Merab Piranishvili. Since 1984, Piranishvili has hand-carved monumental faces depicting Georgia’s iconic poets, writers, and religious figures. Free to visit on the road to Juta, this growing open-air museum offers a unique cultural stop in Kazbegi.
- Last Updated: October 1, 2026Categories: Travel tips, Samtskhe-JavakhetiTags: Akhaltsikhe8.8 min read
Explore Akhaltsikhe, the historical capital of Georgia’s Samtskhe-Javakheti region. Famous for the grand Rabati Castle, this historic frontier town offers a rich multicultural heritage across its old Rabati quarter, featuring 19th-century synagogues and diverse places of worship. Use this travel guide to discover things to do, local Meskhetian cuisine, and day trips to nearby Vardzia.
