Georgia is an amazing country. Once in this world of sun, mountains and friendly people, you will not regret a single day spent there. No wonder that the visa-free stay in Georgia was extended to 90 days. For 5-10 days it is almost impossible to see, understand and appreciate all the beauties of such a magnificent country. What to see so that only vivid, unforgettable impressions remain in your memory?
Where to go in Georgia.
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Tbilisi is the capital of modern Georgia with a fifteen-century history. Local churches and cathedrals are not just an opportunity of seclusion with the Almighty, but also magnificent sights, which thousands of tourists annually seek to see. Tsminda Sameba Cathedral is undoubtedly one of those. This is the highest and most luxurious temple in Georgia (101 m), with a modern look, but lurking in depth many historical secrets. At the entrance behind the glass lies a huge Bible, hand-written in an unusual antique font..
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The Peace Bridge is considered to be no less charming wonder of Tbilisi. This delightful glass structure on the Mtkvari River separates the new territory of the city from the old. The 156 m long construction was created by a talented Italian architect Michel de Lucci. Visiting the Peace Bridge is better in the evening or at night. In the dark, the structure is illuminated by more than 30,000 lights, which in turn depict all the elements of the periodic table.
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Abonotubani is an outlandish region in the center of Tbilisi, characterized by the presence of many sulfur baths. Some of them first appeared in the sixteenth century. Baths, named after the previous owners (Zubalovskaya, Kazennaya, etc.), were built in the form of low, squat structures. That is why the whole area is covered with fancy domes with a glass window in the center. Visiting Abonotubani, you will not only feel the spirit of ancient Georgia, but also experience the healing properties of sulfur springs.
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The Ethnographic Museum in Tbilisi is a whole country in miniature. Such an excursion will be the best way to learn about the culture and traditions of magnificent Georgia. Here are open-air household buildings, types of traditional houses, tools and household items, interior elements of all regions of the country. Ethnographer George Reading while working for a long period of time in order to create an incredible creation, ideally conveying the spirit of temperamental Georgia.
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Literally the whole country is covered along and across legendary places. For example, Batumi fountains have long been recognized as one of the best in all of Europe. Having visited the main highlight of Batumi, you will feel the unusual atmosphere of the “dance of water” embodied with the help of bright lights, beautiful music and fanciful patterns of water jets. And recently, the Chacha Tower, another fountain made of chachi (grape vodka), was launched in Batumi. True, they include it only for 15 minutes. once a week. But at this time, everyone has the right to taste the traditional Georgian drink.
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Ananuri Fortress is an exhibit of UNESCO World Heritage. Previously being the main stronghold of the formidable rulers, today Ananuri is an old trio of temples and a tower with a pyramidal, sharp roof. Climbing onto the wall of the fortress, you will certainly be fascinated by the stunning views of the Zhinvali reservoir. In order to visit the ancient place, there is no need to travel far from the capital. The fortress is located 70 km from Tbilisi.
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Caucasus mountains! How can they not be remembered? After all, this is a whole mountain system located between three seas: the Black, Azov and Caspian. The territory has a huge number of representatives of flora and fauna. And the incredible landscapes of the Caucasus Mountains impress, inspire, inspire creative exploits. Moreover, a visit to such a place will be for you an excellent sporting vacation with the opportunity to breathe in truly clean mountain air.
You can relax in every way: lounging on a luxurious beach, with a bicycle in the mountains, torn between numerous museums and cathedrals, “coming off” at fun festivals and parties. There is everything in Georgia! No matter how you imagine your vacation, there you will definitely find an option for yourself.
Good luck!
