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Gelati Monastery

Founded by King David, the Protector of Medieval Eastern Christendom: A 12th-Century Royal Monastery, Academy, and Observatory.
Gelati monastery complex
Gelati Monastery Complex, an early 19th-century painting
UNESCO World Heritage Site

Svetitskhoveli Cathedral

Mtskheta the Second Jerusalem and the hallowed ground where the Holy Robe of Christ found its eternal resting place
Old Mtskheta photo
1870. Mtskheta from Jvari Monastery. The confluence of the Mtkvari and Aragvi, a lone raft, and the majestic cathedrals of Svetitskhoveli and Samtavro. In the distance, the road to Shio-Mgvime
UNESCO World Heritage Site
National Heritage Monument

Kazreti Trinity

From chained lions to celestial angels—witness the breathtaking stone artistry of the 13th-century Kazreti Trinity
Kazreti Trinity photo
Kazreti Trinity's enclosure wall
National Heritage Monument

Nokalakevi – Archaepolis

Archaeopolis is an ancient city and the former capital of the Kingdom of Egrisi
Secret stone stairs and tunnel leading to the Tekhuri river in Archaeopolis
Hidden passage and secret tunnel to the river in Nokalakevi fortress
UNESCO Tentative List
National Heritage Monument

Rukhi Fortress

Built by Levan II Dadiani to protect Abkhazia and Samegrelo from North Caucasian invasions
Rukhi fortress
Rukhi Fortress Main Tower, mid-20th Century
National Heritage Monument

Vartsikhe — City of Roses

City of Roses Rhodopolis the Ancient Greek City and Tamar's Castle Ruins
Vartsikhe Ananov Palace
Ananov Palace in Vartsikhe
National Heritage Monument

Gonio Fortress

Apsaros — From the Argonaut Legend to Roman and Byzantine Rule
Gonio Fortress
Apsaros Fortress
UNESCO World Heritage Site