Travel in Georgia Blog
Last Updated: September 25, 2026Categories: Architecture of Georgia, KakhetiTags: Churches of Georgia, Kakheti, Telavi7.5 min readHidden in the forests near Telavi, Old Shuamta Monastery preserves a remarkable 5th-century basilica and two 7th-century domed churches from the formative period of Georgian Christian architecture
Last Updated: September 24, 2026Categories: Architecture of Georgia, RachaTags: Churches of Georgia, Racha16.3 min readNikortsminda Cathedral in Racha is one of Georgia’s outstanding medieval churches. Built in 1010–1014, it is famous for intricate stone carvings, biblical reliefs, colourful frescoes and its beautiful mountain setting near Ambrolauri.
- Last Updated: September 24, 2026Categories: Architecture of Georgia, SamegreloTags: Churches of Georgia, Martvili15.9 min read
Martvili Monastery, also known as Chkondidi, is one of western Georgia’s most important medieval religious sites. Discover its 7th-century architecture, historic frescoes, Dadiani connections, Giorgi Chkondideli heritage and dramatic hilltop setting.
- Last Updated: September 22, 2026Categories: Architecture of Georgia, Samtskhe-JavakhetiTags: Churches of Georgia, Javakheti12.7 min read
Built in 964 on Georgia’s high Javakheti Plateau, Kumurdo Cathedral is one of the country’s most important medieval architectural monuments. Explore its unusual polyapsidal design, ancient Georgian inscriptions, intricate stone carvings and centuries of restoration history.
- Last Updated: September 21, 2026Categories: Architecture of Georgia, KakhetiTags: Churches of Georgia, Historical foresses of Georgia12.8 min read
Gremi was once the royal capital of Kakheti. Explore its 16th-century Church of the Archangels, fortress, palace, museum, wine cellar, baths and ruins of the medieval trading city.
- Last Updated: September 21, 2026Categories: Architecture of Georgia, KakhetiTags: Tusheti7.9 min read
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.
- Last Updated: September 21, 2026Categories: Architecture of Georgia, Samtskhe-JavakhetiTags: Churches of Georgia6 min read
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.
- Last Updated: September 21, 2026Categories: Architecture of Georgia, KartliTags: Bolnisi, Churches of Georgia, Kvemo Kartli10.8 min read
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.
- Last Updated: September 16, 2026Categories: Architecture of Georgia, KartliTags: Churches in Georgia, Gori12.9 min read
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 snow-covered Svaneti on a winter tour through the legendary Land of a Thousand Towers. Explore Mestia, ancient villages, dramatic Caucasus scenery and authentic Svan culture.
Discover Tbilisi in autumn and winter, when cooler streets, colourful hills, sulphur baths and museums make the capital especially rewarding. This guide covers seasonal activities, family ideas, practical weather advice and easy day trips from the city.
