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BODBE

Bodbe - Sighnaghi district villages of Upper and Lower Bodbe Bodbe old name.
Traditionally, the Bodbe is an old Georgian historical sources and hagiographic monuments referred Kukheti Settlement Body, which, according to sources, he died and was buried St. Nino, but in science, there is another opinion


Kutaisi

Kutaisi - a municipality and city in Georgia, administrative center of Imereti. Of the capital. Rioni River. Officially declared a city in 1811, although the earlier period (730 sec., 980-1072 AD.) He referred to the important cities of Georgia. Population 192,500 thousand (2010).. Kutaisi is the second industrial and cultural city. Here, the heavy, light and food industries for many enterprises, cultural venues, theaters and galleries. Kutaisi one education center in Georgia.
The documentary begins with the history of BC. Sec. III century, but ancient authors consider the ancient kingdom of Colchis (c. Sec. VIII c.) The capital. The old names of the AIA, kutaia, Cutatisium. For centuries, VIII- from XIX century of Western states (later the Kingdom of Imereti) center. Byzantine historian Procopius of Caesarea (VI c.) Reported:
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"Mokhirisis side crosses the river, named reoni; Its shores of Colchis the family built a castle fortress ... then this kotaions called the Hellenic language, the moment she came into the Lazi call ... others say, this place was a city in ancient times and called kvitaioni; Here was the Test, which is why poets called it kvitaiels, Colchis country kikvitatidso "
The name associated with the Middle Ages, David Builder, a new era - Tsereteli, Z., Marjanishvili activities. The main ghirsshesanishnaobania and its surroundings: the ruins of the medieval church (XI c.), Gelati Monastery (XII c.), Geguti Palace (XII century.), Sataplia Cave Reserve, resort Tskaltubo. Kutaisi Kutaisi-Gaenati diocese is Chair of the residence.The city is home to 35 kindergartens, 46 public and 20 private schools, Akaki Tsereteli State University, Subtropical State University, Kutaisi Law and Economics University, The Institute of Medicine "Batumi", V.Sarajishvili Tbilisi State Conservatory Kutaisi Branch, Economic Relations state University of Humanities and social Sciences Faculty of Kutaisi, Georgia. The Petritsi University, USA. The Pedagogical Institute "torch", st. The Institute of Art and Pedagogy "Colchis", st. The National Institute "Gelati", st. The Engineering Institute, The Institute of Food and pharmaceutical industries, Kutaisi Independent University, Boris Oniani of humanitarian law and the National Institute of Tourism Academy of Sciences Kutaisi multi Institute,. The Humanities and the Institute of Law, USA. The m. Muskhelishvili State Technical University and several professional institutions.

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Tsalka

Tsalka - State of Georgia, Tsalka district. Municipal Community Center (Village. Tbeti). Municipal located in the valley, the river and the reservoir of Tsalka Khrami bank, at an altitude of 1460 meters. Its ancient name is Edzani, Barmaqsizi later (until 1932). Historical Tsalka covered. X-XV centuries, religious and administrative center of the station. Here sat the Bishop of Tsalka. Was declared a town in 1984. The population of 1.7 thousand (2002.). There are industrial enterprises, health care, educational and cultural institutions. Historical Monument notably Edzani sameklesiiani VI century basilica, the Church of X century. Tsalka and Tsalka Diocese Manglisi is Chair of the residence.
                                                     
                                                   
Greek Orthodox Church in Tsalka

25.3.16

Bakuriani

Bakuriani - Borjomi municipality. Community Center (Villages: Great Mitarbi, Pataramitarbi, a little beating, sakochavi). Town status was granted in 1926. The last paragraph of the Borjomi-Bakuriani railway line.
Bakuriani found in the megalithic culture of waste, stale earlier feudal religious building "pantnaris Temple.
It is located on the northern slope of the Trialeti Range, Borjomi River (a tributary of the Gujaretistskali) River, 1,700 meters above sea level, 30 km from Borjomi.
It is installed on. Sec. Sky cave at the foot of the volcano La mukheri from amontkheuli is built. The climate is humid to moderately humid continental rotated, winter - cold, snowy, summers - long. The average annual temperature of 4,3 ° C, January 7,2 ° C, August 15 ° C. 734 mm precipitation per year. Snow cover (64 cm) from the beginning of December to the end of March.
Coniferous forests surrounding sky. Dhabi surrounding areas cultivated
It is a famous mountain resort and ski center of international importance. In 1932 opened the first ski base. The participant Kokhtagora mountain (1.3 km) and Tskhratskaro pass (3.5 km) pulled out of the ski lifts, ski jumps built. 2005 hotels tsaradgenili 2014 Winter Olympics was one of the candidates.
Factors: the mountain climate, Extensive sunshine (2052 hours per year) and high ultraviolet radiation.
Medical indications: lymphadenitis, chronic non-tuberculosis diseases of the respiratory organs, anemia.

Gudauri

Gudauri - ski resort in Kazbegi municipality, southern slopes of Caucasus, 120 km from Tbilisi, at an altitude of 2196 meters. The 2002 census, the village in 8 men.
The ski season lasts from December to April. The popularity of the nearby resort of military road-conditioned. The first skiers on the mountain and enjoy the resort's man-made tractor chamosasrialeblad vehicle winch ( 'lebiodkis') descended through.
The first well-equipped hotel in Gudauri was built in 1988 (originally the hotel "Marco Polo", a "resort"). At the same time it was built by the Austrian company Doppelmayr- cable car, which led to further development of the resort. Today, the three and four-seat tractor skiers from 3006 meters to 2000 meters. Altitude (Mount tails) and 3270 m. Height (of the Mount Sadzele) versions. Currently a total of 5 operating tractor. The total length of 16 kilometers.


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Imereti

Imereti is one of the most important historical, economic, cultural and educational areas. An area of ​​6.6 thousand square kilometers (11% of the territory), population - 700 thousand people (16% of the population).
  Imereti is divided into two parts: Upper and Lower Imereti. Imereti archeological sites shows that this part of human life, still, the lower Paleolithic era started. They include sakazhiis and Chakhati (river. Tskaltsitela shore), deviskhvrelis (river. Chkherimela bank) caves, and other areas visited. City life in the ancient archaeological sites found in Kutaisi, Vani, Vartsikhe (rodopolisi), showcased and more. The favorable geographical location of these cities have always been of great strategic, economic and political importance.
    Imereti geographically central Georgia. It is well-marked natural sazghvrebitaaa limited. On the north the Racha-Lechkhumi region bordering (separated Racha Ridge), from the east - Shida Kartli (separated Likhi Range), from the south - Javakheti (separated Adjara-Imereti view) and to the west of Guria and Samegrelo-Upper Svaneti (separated by the river. Supsa and the river. Tskhenistskali). Imereti 12 administrative units - Khoni, Terjola, Zestafoni, Baghdadi, Sachkhere, Vani, Kharagauli, Samtredia, tqibuis. Chiatura, Tskaltubo and Kutaisi.
Geographical location of Imereti, landscape, historical, cultural and natural sites, rich folk traditions of hospitality and especially Imerian create good condition for development of tourism in the region.
Imereti, more than 250 historical monuments, which are from ancient times until the late 20th century until the early clear to the guest unique Georgian richest culture and history. Their location in the beautiful landscape of Imereti makes unforgettable impression on the visitor.
Imereti developed discovery and adventure tourism types, such as mountain infantry, mountain riding, speleo tourism. Rafting on the river Rioni. Eco-tourism, the development of Imereti unlimited opportunities. Imereti new meaning in the agro-tourism, in business here for more than 200 rural peasant households interested. New prospects for a hunting and fishing tourism hunting economy in the form of new Sachkhere. It is worth pointing Georgian traditions, wine and food tourism.
Imretis major tourist resorts and recreational resources of the zones. The region's beautiful landscape, mineral waters and therapeutic resorts makes it attractive for tourists. Today Imereti 53 resort and recreation base, including the Women, Sairme, Nunisi, simoneti Sulori, Satsire, Chiatura, Khreiti, Shows, Zvare, raise.
Imereti region is rich in flora and fauna. His area of ​​250,000 hectare of forests. Which are nicely highland landscape. The maximum altitude of 2850 meters. Together with deciduous forest meet here coniferous and mixed forests. Fauna characterized for Caucasus representatives. Caucasian bear, boar, deer, fawn, fox, wolf and jacket, are rich with birds in the world. Ecological cleanness and wild nature makes it interesting for traveler. Such zones are visited, Ajameti, oak, Vani, chiaturiis, especially in Baghdad and the Borjomi-Kharagauli National Park, with its flora and fauna and is the richest area of ​​24000 hectares. Tourism and recreational zones are areas where the Tkibuli, and Shaori Rionhesi reservoirs. In the big lakes in Imereti we also meet the natural lakes on the 1000 and 1500 meters above sea level.


Uflistsikhe

Uplistsikhe - the old town is about 10 kilometers from the town-fortress and the world's rarest monuments. This strange city was cut Kvernaki volcanic ridge and, though damaged, still looks bewitching. It is hard to believe that this city was made by human hands. A long time ago there were magnificent halls, temples and dwellings, which are connected by winding streets. Some premises, wine and grain storages, as well as theater and stone fortifications survived intact. Well maintained room, which bears the name of Tamara. Underground tunnel directly into the Kura River, where he arrived the water to the city. Georgia has been a large pagan pre-Christian Center (City dates back to the IV-V centuries BC) observed every pagan rituals and sacrifices. Later kaklakis on a Christian church was built.

Vardsia

Vardzia - a rock-built town located 18 kilometers from Akhalkalaki to the Turkish border. The city was built to protect the southern boundaries of Article XII-XIII centuries Georgian King George III and his daughter Tamara. Vardzia is a multi streets, tunnels and stairs leading to monasteries, temples, fortresses, baths, libraries, homes and more. The city has over 600 rooms connected with corridors. The attack on the monastery into a fortress, and could host 20 000 people. Three Georgian soldiers could use a secret passage to a surprise attack horrified and defeat enemies. Complex as a Christian monastery, which was named after the Virgin Mary, as the spiritual function. Remaining fragments of frescoes on the walls of XII-XIII centuries, which surprises the visitors.

David Gareji

      Monastery complex of caves located in the Georgian David Gareji monastery complex, dates back to Article VI-XII centuries. The complex consists of 20 rock-hewn monasteries are located in three of the region - Gardabani, Sagarejo and Sighnaghi. The complex rock several hundred satavsia - churches, warehouses, rooms, and other monks' cells. Many complexes in the church and the monastery of David Gareja maintained VIII-XIV century frescoes, the images of historical figures, including Queen Tamar. The main monastery complex is considered to be I - VI century St. David's father founded by Saint. David Lavra, which was named in honor of his name around the complex.