Posts about Regions of Georgia

Just a few kilometres from Vardzia, Upper Vardzia preserves an earlier 9th–11th-century Dormition Church with carved stone details, traces of frescoes and an active convent.

Experience Rtveli, Georgia's traditional grape harvest, where centuries-old winemaking traditions meet legendary hospitality. Running from late August through autumn, this vibrant season offers visitors the chance to pick grapes, press juice into traditional clay qvevri vessels, and share in an authentic supra feast. Discover when to visit and how to join the harvest in Kakheti.

Just 7 km from Vardzia, Tsunda Church is a late medieval St John the Baptist church set above the Mtkvari Valley amid ancient settlement remains, terraced fields and the fortress landscape of Tmogvi.

Hidden beside the road to Kutaisi, Ubisa Monastery preserves exceptional 14th-century frescoes associated with the master Damiane, a 9th-century church and a remarkable four-storey medieval tower.

Founded in the 6th century by St Shio, Shio-Mgvime Monastery lies in a secluded gorge near Mtskheta, surrounded by ancient churches and more than one hundred historic monastic caves.

Hidden in a forested gorge near Akhaltsikhe, Sapara Monastery combines medieval Georgian architecture, exceptional frescoes, Jakeli dynasty history and one of the most atmospheric settings in Samtskhe-Javakheti.

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.

Built in 1030, Samtavisi Cathedral is one of Georgia's most influential medieval churches, famous for its elegant proportions, monumental carved cross, intricate stone ornament and historic frescoes.

Explore Samshvilde, an ancient fortified city in Kvemo Kartli where medieval churches, archaeological remains and ruined defensive walls occupy a dramatic plateau above the Khrami and Chivchavi rivers

Hidden 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

Nikortsminda 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.

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.