Batumi Ethnographic Museum: tradition and culture of Adjara
The Batumi Ethnographic Museum preserves the cultural richness of the Adjara region, with collections of national costumes, musica…
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Nikortsminda: the most beautiful medieval cathedral of Racha
Nikortsminda Cathedral, built in the 11th century in Georgia's Racha region, stands out for its extraordinary stone-carved reliefs…
Dadiani Palace in Zugdidi: history, museum and Georgia's most sacred relic
The Dadiani Palace in Zugdidi, Georgia, was the residence of one of the Caucasus' most powerful noble families. Today it is a muse…
Katskhi Pillar: the church atop Georgia's sacred monolith
The Katskhi Pillar is a 40-metre limestone rock formation in the Imereti region of Georgia, crowned by a 9th–10th century medieval…
Metekhi Square in Tbilisi: the historic birthplace of the Georgian capital
Metekhi Square is one of Tbilisi's most iconic spots, with the 13th-century medieval Metekhi Church and the equestrian statue of K…
Shio Mgvime Monastery: 6th-century cave spirituality in Georgia
Shio Mgvime Monastery, founded in the 6th century by St. Shio — one of the Thirteen Syrian Fathers — near Mtskheta, is one of Geor…
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…
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…
Amberd Fortress: the medieval castle in the clouds of Mount Aragats
Amberd Fortress on the slopes of Mount Aragats (Armenia) is an imposing 7th-century medieval castle with an 11th-century church, a…
Haghpat Monastery: 10th-Century Masterpiece and UNESCO World Heritage in Northern Armenia
The Haghpat Monastery, in the Lori province above the Debed River valley (Armenia), was founded in the 10th century and declared a…
Zvartnots Temple: the 7th-century architectural marvel near Yerevan
Zvartnots Temple is a 7th-century archaeological site declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, located 10 km from Yerevan. Its uniqu…
Heydar Mosque in Baku: Islamic Architecture for 75,000 Worshippers
The Heydar Mosque, inaugurated in December 2014 in the Binagadi district of Baku, is the largest mosque in Azerbaijan, with a capa…