Bordschomi-Charagauli Nationalpark

Sehenswürdigkeiten im Nationalpark Bordschomi-Charagauli

Borjom-Kharagauli National Park Essentials

Borjomi-Kharagauli National Park encompasses over 85,000 hectares of diverse ecosystems, ranging from sub-alpine meadows to ancient coniferous forests. This selection highlights the region's unique intersection of natural and human history, featuring 10th-century feudal fortresses like Atskuri and Petre, the 19th-century Romanov summer residence in Likani, and the famous mineral springs of the Borjomi gorge. These sites document the area's strategic importance and its development as a premier health resort under the Russian Empire.

Borjom-Kharagauli National Park Essentials — Karte

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Borjomi-Kharagauli National Park

The Borjomi-Kharagauli National Park is a protected area in central Georgia, in Samtskhe-Javakheti situated in the Lesser Caucasus,…

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Romanov Palace

A late 19th-century summer residence built for Grand Duke Nicholas Mikhailovich of Russia. The palace features a mix of Moorish and European architectural styles and is surrounded by a landscaped park.

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Atskuri Fortress

A 10th-century feudal fortress situated on the right bank of the Mtkvari River. It served as a critical defensive outpost for the southern borders of Georgia during the Middle Ages.

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Ekaterina spring

Naturally carbonated mineral water source located in Borjomi Central Park. Named after the daughter of Governor Yevgeni Golovin, it remains one of the primary public drinking springs in the town.

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Gogia Fortress

Ruins of a 14th-century medieval castle built by the Avalishvili feudal family. It sits on a rocky cliff providing a vantage point over the northwestern section of Borjomi.

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Original Steam Engine Train on Borjomi-Bakuriani Railway

A vintage 'Kukushka' locomotive representing the historic narrow-gauge railway that has connected Borjomi and Bakuriani since 1902.

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The First Borjomi Mineral Water Bottling Factory

The original industrial site where the first commercial bottling of Borjomi mineral water began in the late 19th century under the supervision of the Romanov family.

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Petre Fortress

A medieval fortress located on a high cliff opposite Likani. Its strategic position allowed it to guard the roads leading to the southern provinces of Georgia.

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Queen Tamara's Fortress

A 9th-11th century fortification located near Abastumani. The ruins include defensive walls and towers traditionally linked to the era of Queen Tamar.

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Slesa Fortress

A medieval fortress overlooking the Mtkvari River valley. It features well-preserved stone walls and served as a key link in the region's historical signaling and defense network.

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Yevgeniyevsky spring

One of the earliest discovered mineral springs in the Borjomi gorge, named in honor of General Yevgeni Golovin in the 1830s.

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Shota Rustaveli Cultural Center

A local institution dedicated to the 12th-century national poet of Georgia, hosting regional cultural events and historical exhibits.