Bagrati Cathedral is an ancient Georgian architectural monument in Kutaisi, towering over the city on the hill of Ukimerioni. It was built in the 10th-11th centuries under the rule of Bagrat III the first king of the united Georgia. According to the inscription on the north wall, the cathedral was consecrated in honor of the assumption of the Virgin Mary. Possessing architectural and artistic merit, the cathedral occupies a special place in the history of country as it represents a symbol of united Georgia. Since 1994, Bagrati cathedral was on the UNESCO world heritage list together with the Gelati monastery. But because of recent restoration of Bagrati Cathedral was removed from the list.
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- 20 Aug 2020
One of the symbols of Georgia, Gergeti trinity church was built in the 14th century, with its austere charm and wild beauty of this place have a striking effect on one’s imagination. Far below lies Stephantsminda, while on the opposite side of the gorge there is a steep rock wall of height of more than
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- 20 Aug 2020
Tusheti is one of most beautiful places not only in Georgia but in the world. This region is famous by its untouched nature, remarkable for the extraordinary beauty of its alpine landscapes and represents greatest importance as a habitat of numerous rare and endemic animal and vegetative species. Places is far from the civilization and
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- 20 Aug 2020
Located 1,400m (4,600ft) high, Shatili is known to be one of the most valuable and outstanding examples of Georgian vernacular architecture. With its fortress-settlement with 60 towers in it, shatili is a UNESCO world heritage site since 2007. The road that leads to Shatili is charming itself, while driving through you will come across with
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