Sighnaghi: the City of Love in the heart of Georgia's wine country
Sighnaghi, nicknamed "the City of Love", is an 18th-century urban gem in the wine region of Kakheti, Georgia. Cobblestone streets,…
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Uplistsikhe: the oldest rock-cut city in Georgia
Uplistsikhe — "the Lord's Fortress" — is one of the oldest urban settlements in the Caucasus, inhabited since the 1st century BC. …
Svetitskhoveli Cathedral in Mtskheta: the Life-Giving Pillar of Georgia
Svetitskhoveli Cathedral in Mtskheta — "the Life-Giving Pillar" — is Georgia's most important religious monument and a UNESCO Worl…
Tbilisi: complete guide to what to see in the capital of Georgia
Tbilisi, the capital of Georgia, is a melting pot of cultures where Narikala Fortress, the sulphur baths of Abanotubani, the carve…
Telavi: the wine capital of Kakheti and gateway to Georgia's Wine Route
Telavi, capital of Georgia's Kakheti region, blends centuries of history — with the Erekle II Palace as its jewel — with the world…
Holy Trinity Cathedral of Tbilisi: the great Orthodox temple of the Caucasus
The Holy Trinity Cathedral of Tbilisi — Tsminda Sameba — is the most visible symbol of the Georgian capital: a temple over 100 met…
Akhtala: medieval monastery and fortress in northern Armenia
Akhtala, in the Lori region of Armenia, is known for its impressive 10th-century monastery with exceptionally well-preserved medie…
Amaghu: the Armenian village gateway to Noravank Monastery
Amaghu is a small, charming village in the Vayots Dzor province of Armenia, famous for its proximity to Noravank Monastery, its vi…
Amberd: the "fortress in the clouds" on Mount Aragats in Armenia
Amberd — "fortress in the clouds" in Armenian — is a 7th-century medieval complex on the slopes of Mount Aragats (Armenia), with a…
Aparan: mountain town and medieval monastery in Aragatsotn, Armenia
Aparan is a town in the Aragatsotn region of Armenia, known for the 12th-century medieval Kasagh Monastery and the spectacular mou…
Ararati Marz: the province of Mount Ararat and Khor Virap Monastery
Ararati Marz is the Armenian province that encompasses the Ararat plain with its most iconic national symbol, Khor Virap Monastery…
Ardvi: the goddess of waters in ancient Armenian mythology
Ardvi is a deity of ancient Armenian mythology, venerated as the goddess of waters, springs and the fertility of the land. Her cul…