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26.3.16

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.

Kutaisi has a very long history, if you're interested in the history of the comments Write your request, and will satisfy


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.


24.3.16

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.


Akhaltsikhe, Rabat fortress mosque

Located on the banks of the river Potskhovi Akhaltsikhe, sea level to 1,000 meters. Historical documents it is written that this ancient Georgian town and its old name was Lomsia been known. Guaram mampals built on the IX century. The city occupies both banks of the river. On the left bank of the mountainous town is the ancient part of. Sec. Rabat and the fortress, in which the former owners of the town - historic monument palace stood. Plain, on the right bank. Here town districts only XIX century was built in the hills of which are surrounded by. Some districts in the hill town Guria extends as far slope. In 1579 the city fell under the Ottoman empire, and since 1628 the province became the center of an empire. In 1829 in accordance with the Treaty of Akhaltsikhe fortress accession to the Russian Empire. The fight was held in Akhaltsikhe on August 9, 1828 -simagris castle walls of the Russian-Turkish war in which Russian troops fought ertmanets General Paskevich command and kios Magamed-Pasha Turkish army.
Rabat City is actually a city. Besides the historical fortresses, towers, churches and mosque there are a variety of modern facilities. For example: the tourist information center, a restaurant, a cafe, souvenir and clothing shops, a museum, a room, where visitors can see a model of the city of Akhaltsikhe, marriage bureau, turkuli baths, Pasha necropolis, citadel, an amphitheater, a wine cellar, where you can taste and buy Georgian wine . There are more than 24 brands of Georgian wine. Those tourists who are interested in a jewelry shop jewelry Georgian national handicrafts. The project reconstructed fortress two main streets. Rabat area around the tower is surrounded by traditional otkhi, which can climb the internal stairs and enjoying a fantastic view. Rabat attracts the viewer's attention to the aisles of the old buildings. The complex restoration of the state budget was allocated 26 million, which is equivalent to 15 million US dollars. Rabat fortress was fully restored and its former appearance. In August 2012, the complex was opened in Rabat.

23.3.16

Tsilkani (Mtskheta Municipality)

Village - Mtskheta municipality, community center (village Ereda.) Located Mukhranis plains, river Narekvavi left side. Mtskheta to 10 km. The village has a public school.
The village is inhabited by the Late Bronze Age. 1.5 km east of the village have been discovered early Christian period (IV-V centuries) archaeological site - an underground vault. He is expected to rest for a successful church figures. Tomb excavated in 1979. The eight men were lying wrapped in a shroud. The dead were buried in the Christian way - gulaghma motionless, head west. The excavation of the tomb was looted. Tomb revealed a half-circle to the west of the temple absidiani balance, while in the north part of the cobble stone enclosure.
Tsilkani stands Tsilkni temple, which represented saepisokoso See. The temple was built at the end of IV century - V century and the first half of the church hall. He converted to the new V-VI centuries, the nave of the Basilica of the composition. Both the new structure of the feudal era, domed temple within the government.
The temple in the central-domed building. Itself is built of hewn sandstone bricks. The dome on four free-standing columns. It occurs through the sail. 12 windows in the dome.
The interior facades and ornamentation are different too, because each alteration and restoration of the temple at the time suitable for Citizens were decorating ornaments. Today the temple is preserved as early as the late feudal period and ornaments decorated parts and fragments.
The painting has remained only on the dome. He XVI-XVIII centuries. Done in pale purple, red, yellow and blue colors. Images of small size, drawing - rough.
The temple is surrounded by a fence, which was built in the XVIII century. This was outside the walls, to the north and west there are the remains of an old fence. Embrasures just east and south walls are preserved. In every corner of the wall of the tower stands a circular plan. XIX century bell tower was built at the entrance to the south-east tower.


Kaspi

Kaspi - city in eastern Georgia, Kaspi district. Situated on the banks of the river Lekhura, where the river crosses the hill and turns Kvernaki plains. The railway station at an altitude of 560 m, 48 km from Tbilisi. Was declared a town in 1959. The population of 19,9 thousand (2005) years. There are industrial enterprises, health care, educational and cultural institutions. Kaspi preserved feudal Churches - Kviratskhoveli, Virgin and "shubnishani". George drove the city stands a statue of 1971, (the sculptor. Berdzenishvili, arkit. C. Japaridze). And the 1941-1945 Great Patriotic War, as well as the territorial integrity of the memorial.
Kaspi archeological material and material culture prove that this person lives continuously in the Stone Age to the present day. The modern town of Kaspi was settled as early as the Bronze Age. Chronicler Leonti Mroveli (XI c.) This city has a mythological son Mtskhetos etnarki uploss attributes. Kaspi is mentioned in ancient cities (sarkine, Urbnisi, odzrkhe) together. "Conversion Kartlisai" according to BC. Sec. I was the king arsukma "Kaspi and took charge of the second millennium BC," Kaspi mentioned in connection with the conversion of Kartli. Kaspi especially V century progressed. The city with a military-strategic and cultural importance, and had their own spasalari of certain military-administrative unit "Kaspi saspasalaros" center. Kaspi growing Vakhtang Gorgasali and mirandukhti. VIII's 30-Ain in the United Arab commander Murvan-deaf city so devastated that he eventually died of urban life. "And the city was deaf, and now is a big small town" - the Vakhushti Bagrationi, the unified feudal kingdom period (XI-XV centuries). XV century belonged to the large feudal family - Amilakhvari. Administratively it Kartli Saeristavo shemadgenlobashiiqo. Satavados system emerges, (XV century Kartli King Simeon II I- chalice Amilakhvari Kaspi was confiscated and donated Svetitskhoveli. XIX century rural settlements in the Kaspi.
On the hills, the city is built. Where it crosses the river Lekhura Kvernaki hill and joins the river. Expanding plain west of the city which is called locally ashurianis field. Lantshapti mostly steppe type. Steppe humid climate of the transition. Knows the winter is cold and dry, hot summers. The average air temperature of 11,4 ° C, in January 0,5 ° C, August 23 ° C. The absolute minimum temperature - 27 ° C, the absolute maximum of 40 ° C. 450 mm precipitation per year.
Kaspi Georgia in building materials production center. Here the production of cement is one of the largest in the Caucasus and are essential in Georgia. Now the city operates, cement, alcohol, canning, confectionery factories. Blocks, plasterboard, blastmaseulobis factories and mills. Soviet era also acted in Kaspi cement tiles combine power and block factories. Kaspi products produced is carried out both within and abroad. Municipal economic growth potential as well as the fact that the city is going through a central area of ​​the city near the main railway and motorway 1's. Given these considerations Kaspi conveniently linked to other economic centers. There is a large city with satsamoebtan light industry facilities.
Today in Kaspi rehabilitation projects, road communications and water as Canalis-recovery, the city has been designed for outdoor lighting network. Now the population is supplied to the full extent of the Internet. Updated central city square, operates five branches of various banks and ATMs. House of Culture operates, wedding house, an industrial college, five public and one private school, two art school, wrestling sports hall, school and football stadium. Kaspi has a junior football club (Kaspi morning) as well as Georgian Folk Dance Ensemble (Old).


Khevsureti

This beautiful region, a rugged deep ravines, Caucasus Mountain territory. It is located in the North Caucasus, the southern side. Caucasian ridge divides Khevsureti into two parts, which are contrary and Khevsureti called. Khevsureti consists Ardoti, Arkhoti Shatili and valleys from the Aragvi of Khevsureti. Khevsureti and Tusheti Chechnya to the east, to the west - and Mtiuleti canyon, north - kisteti, bordered to the south of the mountainous part. Khevsureti western slopes, deciduous forests clothed, Upper East is rich with floral plants fancy subalpine and alpine meadows. Khevsureti pedestrian roads ..
The beautiful surroundings of the people lived in ancient times, but the Bronze Age artifacts discovered here to bear witness. Khevsurs are Orthodox Christians, but they are still worshiped pagan idols and this pagan chapel more abundant than in churches and monasteries.
Khevsureti pride inaccessible rocks used Shatili village, which has only one path connects with the outside world. The local houses of the towers, which form a kind of a defensive wall.
Sightseeing:
Shatili fortified village
Gudani Cross
Anatoris Cross
Khakhmati prison
Akhielis prison
Lebaiskari prison
Mutso



Mtskheta

         Mtskheta - municipality and city in Georgia, Mtskheta is the administrative center. Historical monuments in the UNESCO World Heritage List. The population of 7.7 thousand (2002.). There is a railway station, food and light industry enterprises, the upper fluid power plant. Cultural (high schools, theaters, museums) and architectural monuments.
Located at the confluence of the Mtkvari and Aragvi, Mtkvari and Aragvi on the right bank. The railway station in Tbilisi-Samtredia online. 480 m above sea level, 21 km from Tbilisi (railway).

Mtskheta in moderately humid subtropical climate (average annual temperature of 10,8 ° C; January - 1,1 ° C, July - 22,1 ° C). Winters are cold (absolute minimum - 29 ° C) and hot summers (absolute maximum 39 ° C). 590 mm precipitation per year.


Mtskheta also has a long history of interest in the case and will write her story in a comment!......

                                                                       City Mtskheta

22.3.16

Tusheti

Therefore, in the reach of one of the highest road (2917 m), cross "bath" pass. Tusheti is located on the right corner of the hill, at an altitude of 1650-4493 m. The villages are located at 1900 m to 2400 m. It is located in the watershed of the Caucasus ridge and side bow hollow frames. Tusheti Range (north of) the highest peak tebulo (4493 m.), And the watershed ridge of peaks and notably Black Rock (3574 m.), Didgverdi (3334 m.), A small wheel (3180 m.). Here are Omalo Diklo for rent, rent and other small kumelaurtis tsokalta-plains. The climate is continental, Tusheti, mostly weak wind and quiet days knows.
Tusheti borders Dagestan to the east, west and Lower Pshavi, Chechnya, in the south - the region. TUSHETI considered the center of the village of Omalo.
Tusheti Alazani and placed Gomertsi Pirikiti Alazani valley and includes four ravine (birikvi, Dartlo, Parsma, giriki), where the population lives in several centuries. Here are some of the village has been abandoned, and only for mountaineers have defined functions. Tush migrate in winter - Alvani come, although neither titoorola inhabiting cold winter leaves the mountain. Therefore, in the two major rivers - Gomertsi Alazan, and Returning Alazani. There are many small lakes are found. Subalpine zone there are glacial lakes and kaloanis ravine lake throughout the year to a standstill. Therefore, in a lot of mineral water. Tusheti featured beautiful alpine meadows and forests. Its forest pirvelkmnilia and mainly represented pichvnarit.tqeebis area 32000 hectares. Diverse wildlife.
Therefore, in the archeological material, according to the people here in the late Bronze Age settled. Georgian historical sources are currently available are quite a bit about Tusheti.

This unique area of ​​the ancient ruins stores. Tush towers - it's resilient stone buildings of the Chechen and Dagestan attacks Tsova-Tush shelter and surveillance in order to solve. The towers in cast iron animal figures IV-V centuries. Therefore, in the culture and architecture of the ancient droshive was developed, it also bee hive show-style buildings.
Tusheti is famous for its sheep. Tskhvvris local cheese is the best in Georgia. There are still preserved the old traditions.

Tush pious people, but most of them are still idolatry. Villages - Dartlo and stored the remains of ancient temples. Save Church prohibited women. The local icon stones small bundles, which rkebita animals and candles grace. Therefore, in the church of St. George. "Black" St. George's chapel Lashari called. His name is associated Tush lasharoba holiday, which is held the day after Easter to about a hundred and shenakhosa Chiro in. A local icon religion and culture is an integral part of these celebrations, accompanied by poetry.
Sightseeing:

Omalo and Dartlo castles
Begela tower
Kumelaurtis tower
Kesalo Cauchy
Tusheti National Park
Shenako Church


Kaxethi

        Kakheti - one of the region within Georgia. Its administration as well Kakheti as historical Region - Thusheti. The climate and landscape diversity of the region, can be found here as well subtropical as steppe nature. The average winter temperature is + 1.4 °, while the summer + 23 ... + 25 ° to-Ia.
Of nature is diverse, we meet here semi evergreen forests and sub-alpine flora. The lowest place Eldar plain 90-150 m. Sea. D., And the highest Tebulo Mountain - 4493 m. TUSHETI average height - 1880 m.
Kakheti is known cultural monuments. Many of church - monastery or castle attracts tourists and travelers.
Of famous cultural monuments: Ninotsminda, Bodbe, Khornabudji, Ujarma, Sighnaghi, Gurjaani All Saints Church, Alaverdi, new and old visits, Ikalto, Graham, Nekresi ...
Each church - monastery old tradition, still acting in their name-holidays. This is the best factor for the pilgrims or simply interesting in cultural tourism has a great potential for the development of wine tourism. BC history of winemaking. Sec. BC III-II century begins, and still important branch of the economy.
Of the wineries are concentrated in the region. Local factories of different services to tourists: they are introduced in the enterprise process, wine testing, Georgian traditions especially ethnographic corners. Wine tasting is available in the traditional Georgian families, where tourists can old and new style, built in the cellars of the local wine technology and also taste the Georgian dishes (often folk songs) .The wine festival is held every year.
Six of the protected area - Batsara, Babaneuli, Mariamjvari Outdoor and nature reserves, national parks Tusheti and Lagodekhi. Each of them is a nature lover the magnificent nature monuments.

Kakheti interesting relief is a good factor for jeep tours.



Gori

    Tourism Gori
Uplistsikhe, Gori fortress, Sioni, Stalinism Museum Gorijvari - this is the list of cultural and historical monuments, which have in the region to attract tourists. Officials in Gori Gori Tourism Development Strategy presented to members of the public and non-governmental sector. According to the strategy, Gori tourism potential and development of tourist industry in the region is seen as an important social and economic stimulus. Now the city is performed to restore the castle precincts, squares amenities.

Stalin Square activities are caused various reactions, because, according to the computer project, unique trees in the square was no longer seen, but who attended the meeting Zviad Khmaladze said that cutting down trees is not planned. Soon the end of the historic district of Gori, Gori has been going on in the prison measuring works. Gori residents demand that the process of historians and archeologists, to engage, to the castle on the historical layers of destruction does not occur. Council Chairman stated that the public interest will be taken into account.
Due to its proximity to the capital, only a day in Gori tourists visited. According to the strategy, the tourist routes as much as possible should be involved in object to the guest want to stay here, it will increase the economic benefits for the city. The New Rights Party Soso Bortsvadze attended the local government legislative initiative offered to install the part of the revenue in the budget, and all taxes remain Center did not take it.
Athens tourist potential of the area's German international aid community interest. Now the area's ecological research is underway. Regional Development Service specialist Eka Japiashvili opinion, Ateni, which is currently unused, is very promising in terms of tourism, but everything must be done to qualify.
The participants asked the government to inform the public of any project to be, in order to avoid the emergence of questions and complaints. In addition, residents of Gori are demanding that Athens area's environmental conditions to preserve the unique nature of the destruction and the development of tourism business is not followed.


Georgia

      Tourism in Georgia - the oldest of the country, actively encouraged by the government . In this sector,the management of the National Tourism Agency. Culture is the oldest of the local population is a blend of old and modern.
      Some countries sudden richness, while Georgia causes immediately, as soon as his foot on the land journey
Kalpana shahnis quotation of the National Tourism Agency's website 
1 )Culture
2  )Eco-tourism
3) Security
4  )Practical information
5 ) References

6) References
1) National Tourism Agency, the word "wine" is derived from the Georgian language. The grape seeds and wine-making in Georgia discovered the ancient remains. Now the vines are more than 500 species spread
2) 25% of the territory is protected in the national parks, 40% of which is covered with forests
3) As of the 2008 Russia-Georgia war guides reports, after the war there are mines and other inconvenience to the risks. of the countries that have issued travel warnings, is in New Zealand, However, the latter for tourists Georgia is not limited to.

4) Georgia's use of the Standard Europlug- (220 V, 50 Hz), the international dialing code is 995, used the metric system, the national currency is Lari
5) Wikivoyage-Logo-v3-icon.svg Georgia, the tourist guide vikivoiazh
Official Georgian government website on tourism, by the Department of Tourism and Resorts of Georgia
AAR. D. Department of Tourism

geotourism.ge
6) ↑ 1.0 1.1 tourism.gov.ge
↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 lonelyplanet.com
↑ 3.0 3.1 tourism.gov.ge/discover.php
↑ lonelyplanet.com/thorntree/forum.jspa
↑ safetravel.govt.nz



Dmanisi

           Dmanisi - a town in Georgia, Dmanisi district. Dmanisi is located in the volcanic plateau, the river Mashavera both banks, will help almost 30 km away from the railway station. Municipal area VI-VIII centuries was a small settlement, which was located in the Episcopal Cathedral. As a city, the sources for the first time mentioned in IX century, this time it is Arabs. XI's 80-ies of the Seljuk hands, in 1123, David IV Builder released. Dmanisi is particularly advanced in the XII-XIII centuries. XVI century City is declining, undermined economic life, and then the total was ruined and abandoned. 1921-1947 years masbashkicheti called. Officially declared a city in 1981. Modern is close to the town of Dmanisi ruins (VI-XV cc.), Houses, streets, wine cellars and other objects remains. Dmanisi archaeological study began in 1936 and continues to this day. Here are found the oldest human footprints in Europe - the skull, the age of 1.6 million years. Dmanisi, Bolnisi and Dmanisi Diocese is the Chair of the residence. Dmanisi excavation of the ruins began in 1936 and lasted until the 1960s. Medieval cellars under the archaeologists found animal bones, including a pro-Georgian paleontologist. A.vekuam recognized now extinct Dicerorhinus etruscus etruscus 1983 year. This species was Villafranchian fauna characteristic for the early Pleistocene epoch proof. In 1984 the first stone tools were found. Once the scientists were digging in Dmanisi Dmanisi Pleistocene deposits, and in 1991 they were joined by German archaeologists from romish-germanishes tsentralmuzeumi. Municipal works more after an international research project led by akedemiis character of Sciences, Germany, the US, France and Spain with the participation of colleagues. In 1999 and 2001, excavations were found hominids skulls and jaw bones, which was later called Homo georgikus. There have been five skull discovered. October 24, 2007 from Dmanisi archaeological sites included in the UNESCO world heritage list
The medieval site of the city;
Late Bronze and early Iron Age archaeological layers;
Dmanisi adrepaleolituri monument.
Dmanisi Historical and Architectural Museum-Reserve was founded in 1983, since 2006, of the National Museum. Archaeological excavations in the monument since 1936 is underway. The museum represents the medieval town of Dmanisi and the geological layer dating back 1.8 million years, which is the oldest hominid and animal remains is rich. Since 1991 Dmanisi monument prehistoric hominids found five skulls. None of the statue has been found with the remains of so many prehistoric hominids. The results of the international scientific community has gained a great response, as it changed the whole theory of hominids from Africa to resettlement. Much of the TAV and women visited the jaws were remodeled and we now know them Zezva and Mzia. They have been preserved in the Museum of Occupation. Medieval archeological inner castle, secular and religious buildings and the secret tunnel. Shrines, the VI century, Dmanisi Sion, XIII century ornaments and manuscripts unique gate.

Tbilisi

Short information about tourism in Tbilisi

Warm gradually developing tourism and high level walks, Georgia generally good holiday country
S tourism is gradually developing, he had not yet reached a high point, but had a marked number of tourism
and the economy enters a source of income.
Tourist infrastructure is crucial to arrange. We're here to give information which will help the tourists some idea of our city and in a short time, the car's important places.
      Airport 20 km away from the capital is located. Georgian airlines serving passengers as well as foreign. From the airport to get to the city is not connected, there are a number of ways:
In case of using the airport after landing you can use the bus (number 37), which is just 50 tetri and from 8 am to 8 pm on working. Transport This course will bring you to your destination, but with the help of one of the central part of yourself, then you can use ordinary public transport.
Airport is located near the railway station, which runs every 40 minutes in a comfortable train, the central railway station in just 20 minutes to enter.
More comfortable and quicker route. He leads you to the desired destination. Relatively expensive taxi fares, depending on where you are going, in the city center or at the bottom of town.
Generally it is not necessary to know the official language of the country's tourists.
English and Russian will help you a lot. If you know a few Georgian words, is even better. It is desirable to buy a small dictionary, he would have to assure communication.
Georgian lari currency, but in many places Airport and is generally a very open bank branches and currency exchange bureaus. They exhibited signs easily know which currency shows.
Our hotel is not lack of capital. Like the rest of the airport have several options. 1. Before coming to take care of the hotel selection and booking. Or 2. to arrive by then select a hotel.
Then you can walk around the hotel housing the restaurant, or room to order lunch or dinner. But if you want to walk out of the hotel, then, plenty of places for May. Restaurants where gourmets will satisfy any taste. Of course there are many Georgian and not only the Russian, Austrian, Italian (Italians were particularly well understand) in European and Asian cuisine restaurants. Naturally since arriving in Georgia, decided to taste the delicious Georgian dishes you want.
S ancient cities and historical sites here, you can walk around the city and see the main attractions. You can use the services of a guide, which is a better and more information you can avail yourself of Georgia, the culture and the old rules.
Travel can be called from a taxi in the city, wait for the minibus, which you really can not find the central areas, bus travel, or underground transport, subway, apply, which is the fastest means of transportation in Tbilisi.
The active night life, a wide variety of conclusion: go to a beer bar, drink beer and listen to live music as Georgian and foreign. Mainly in the 3 streets where every step you meet bars. These Akhvlediani Street. (Perovskaya), Str. And sulfur (in the old historic district). Well now scattered over the city pubs. Live music every night at 9 to 12 h. Clubs, you will choose your preferred club.

Do not be afraid of the police security is definitely moving in the city within 24 hours. You really feel safe. However, in public places in a wallet and cell phone still does not recommend leaving overlooked.
Tbilisi is a large city in the valley of the Greater and Lesser Caucasus Mountains are located.
Red-tiled roofs roofs, narrow streets and ancient buildings contrasted blended elements of industrialization in the Soviet Union has brought.
Tbilisi's main remarkable places are:
- The State Museum
- State of the Art Museum
- Old-narrow streets, so it attracts tourists
- Mtatsminda Father David's Church
- Narikala Fortress
- Sioni and Metekhi churches.