Seværdigheder i Samtskhe-Javakheti

Samtskhe–Javakheti Essentials

Samtskhe–Javakheti is defined by its dramatic topography and strategic historical importance. The region features the 12th-century cave monastery of Vardzia and the nearby Vanis Kvabebi, both carved into volcanic cliffs. Medieval defensive architecture is represented by the multi-cultural Rabati Fortress, the precipitous Tmogvi ruins, and Khertvisi, one of Georgia's oldest fortifications. The landscape shifts from the arid Mtkvari valley to the forested Borjomi-Kharagauli mountains, home to the world-renowned Borjomi mineral springs, the Romanov summer residence, and the year-round Bakuriani alpine resort.

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Vardzia

Medieval cave monastery and fortress city carved into cliffs during the 12th and 13th centuries. It contains extensive tunnel systems, ancient wine cellars, and over 600 storage facilities.

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Rabati Fortress

Akhaltsikhe Castle is a medieval fortress built in the 9th century under the name "Lomsia Castle" in the city of Akhaltsikhe in southern…

Jaba1977, improvements by Giorgi… / CC BY-SA 4.0

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Khertvisi Fortress

Khertvisi is a village in Aspindza Municipality of Samtskhe-Javakheti region, the Republic of Georgia.

Zviad Avaliani / Attribution

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Borjomi Central Park

This city park, which is not far away from the Borjomi-Kharagauli National Park is a good place to spend your time in if you don't have a…

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Bakuriani Ski Resort

Bakuriani is a daba and a ski resort in the Borjomi district of Georgia.

ბაკურ გელაშვილი / CC BY-SA 4.0

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Sapara Monastery

Sapara Monastery is a Georgian Orthodox monastery in the Akhaltsikhe District of Samtskhe-Javakheti region, Georgia.

Bergie / CC BY 2.5

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Vanis Kvabebi

Vanis Kvabebi is a cave monastery in Samtskhe-Javakheti region of Georgia near Aspindza town and the more famous cave city of Vardzia.

Giakosh / CC BY-SA 4.0

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Oqros Tsikhe Fortress

Okros Tsikhe is a medieval fortress in the Adigeni Municipality, in Georgia's southern region of Samtskhe-Javakheti, north of the village…

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Tmogvi Fortress

Tmogvi or Tmkaberd is a ruined fortress and medieval town in the southern Georgian region of Samtskhe-Javakheti, on the left bank of the…

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Romanov Palace

Late 19th-century summer residence built for Grand Duke Nicholas Mikhailovich of Russia. Designed by architect Leon Benois in a Moorish style, the palace is situated in Likani and later served as a vacation home for Soviet leaders including Joseph Stalin.