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 Historical documents it is written that this ancient Georgian town and its old name was Lomsia been known.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.

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

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

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↑ 3.0 3.1 tourism.gov.ge/discover.php
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↑ 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.