Tbilisi is the capital and largest city of Georgia, and it is a metropolis nestled in the valley of the Mtkvari River. Known in some languages by its pre-1936 name, Tiflis, the city is home to approximately 1.3 million inhabitants. Its geography is dramatic, for it is built on terraces that rise from the riverbanks,…
Mtskheta is a city in the region of Mtskheta-Mtianeti, Georgia. It is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world. The city is located approximately 20 kilometers north of Tbilisi, at the scenic confluence of the Mtkvari and Aragvi rivers. With a current population of around 7,000 inhabitants, it is a small provincial…
Rabati, also known as the Rabati Castle, is a large medieval fortress located in the city of Akhaltsikhe in southern Georgia. The name “Rabati” is of Arabic origin and means a fortified place, a name that reflects its long history as a defensive stronghold. The fortress is situated on a high, rocky hill on the…
Vardzia is a large cave monastery complex located in southern Georgia, in the region of Samtskhe-Javakheti. It is situated on the left bank of the Mtkvari River, and it is one of the most spectacular historical and cultural monuments in the country. The monastery is carved into the sheer rock face of Erusheti Mountain, and…