I managed to visit many countries and cities, having drawn something unique and unique for myself from each trip. Each corner in the world has its own highlight and distinguishing features. I visited Georgia once, but I was more than enough for me in order to form an idea about this country and its inhabitants. Many times have been heard of the unprecedented beauty of the nature of Georgian cities and hospitality Georgians. Such an advertisement could not be missed by my tourist ears, and I decided to make sure of the authentication of the laudatory feedback. So, during your short two week trip, you managed to see a lot, to experience the souiffs and openness of local citizens, taste national goodies, and most importantly - to fall in love with the temperature and uniqueness of this country. The fact that the heavy historical peripeties survived Georgia remain indisputable to leave their mark. However, these difficulties only harden the spirit of the people, and forced him to believe in their strength. Tourist infrastructure is only gaining its turnover, but it should be noted that the country is reborn by a large pace. Therefore, now tourists here are not so much customers as long-awaited guests. Little where you can meet such an attitude when a person is in the first place, and already his financial opportunities. Therefore, the status of the most hospitable Georgian people justify for all 200%.
However, back to interesting Georgian places in which you need to have time to go. So, in Georgia, you can even enjoy a beach holiday. Do not miss the opportunity to get the maximum dose of relaxation, locating, for example, in Batumi. But it is worth noting that it is possible to spend all the days on the seashore of the sea, of course, it is possible, but in this case, you will not be able to get acquainted with the beauties and unique architecture of the country. Therefore, I advise you to combine a pleasant with useful, and some of the holidays are soaked in the sun, and the second half enjoy cultural impressions. It is best to take into the guides of the local resident who can tell a short route and will tell a lot of interesting facts.
1) Svetitskhoveli Cathedral, Mtskheta
With the history of the Cathedral, several holy legends are connected, which is why this place is the Georgian relic and one of the most revered shrines. The legend states that it is here that the particle of the remarks of the Savior - Hiton is resting. The shrine path was not possible - ultimately, she fell into the hands of Sidonia's pious sister, who learned about the death of Jesus, realized the prophecy about the end of the government of the persecutors and died, holding Hiton in the hands. Wonderful remains the fact that how they did not try to extract it from the hands of the deceased, but nothing could have succeeded. Therefore, Sidonia was so buried, and later on the spot her grave grew healing cedar. Therapeutic properties of wood were found with the help of sick animals that came to him, and after a while they went without signs of the disease. The tree has become a real local shrine, the crowds of believers were flocked for worship. After a few century, an equivalent Nina arrived in Georgia, in order to worship the miraculous tree. She asked Georgian king Miriana to build a temple on the burial site. From the miraculous cedar, several columns cut down to build a temple, but one pillar continued to stand unshakably in one place, and healing miro began to stand out from it. This pillar was called Svetitskhoveli, which is translated as a "life-giving pillar". In addition to Hiton, the Lord, in the cathedral there is a cloak of the Prophet Ilya, a part of the relics of the Holy Apostle Andrei, a well with holy water, Baptistery, in which the first Christian Georgian king Mirian was baptized. There is a large number of kings and patriarchs of Georgia. Orthodox Georgians believe that Hiton is a symbol of the indivisibility of their country.
Cathedral is open daily from 8.00 to 19.00
Free admission.
You can get a minibus from Tbilisi bus station, the trip will take about 30 minutes.
2) Vardzia, Aspyndza
This underground city has become a business card of the whole country, which is why travelers try to get here. Vardzia was erected during the reign of Tamara Queens in order to protect against enemy attacks. The idea was gorgeous, but the earthquake was denied a lot of secret moves, making the complex unsuitable for the execution of eigenfunctions. The historical chronicles tell that more than three thousand rooms were originally cut down in the rocks, but the fracture mentioned was affected by most of them. Before this day, about three hundred rooms were preserved, reminding about the great structure of Tamara. This is a real oasis for speleologists - here is cool and quiet. For beginners, these places may seem a bit wild and unusual, but they still cost them - there will be plenty of impressions. I advise you to grab a warm sweater and hot drinks.
From Tbilisi here goes a daily minibus at 10.30, the ticket will cost 16 Lari.
3) Narikal Fortress, Tbilisi
This is worth come to see an unusually picturesque view of the surroundings. During the climbing into the blood, adrenaline is thrown into the blood, but the ultimate goal justifies the efforts of the bravery. The whole terrain appears before giving up as a palm - the beauty is indescribable. The founding date of the fortress itself is very vague, most historians are inclined to the fact that it was the fourth century. It is clear that the age of this building is very respectful, so it has undergone a number of rebuildings and natural misstain over the century. Contemporaries trying to do everything to preserve the fortress and its surroundings. Restoration work is constantly held here. In gratefulness for such a respectful attitude towards his walls, the fortress continues to delight citizens and tourists with its presentable species, while maintaining a rich history of Georgia. The mountain on which the fortress is located in the heart of the city. Here, in addition to the fortress, there is a church of St. David and the cemetery, on which the most outstanding people of the country are buried.
Opening hours: 9.00 - 21.00
Free admission.
We visited the most famous tourist points, but for me all Georgia is a solid attraction. Each church, castle, cave keep the atmosphere of ancient epoch. Therefore, the country can be opened for yourself again and again, returning to these hospitable edges. Do not deny yourself the pleasure of touching the wisdom of ancient times, get real lessons of humanity from Georgians, as well as expand their understanding of the universe with the help of such an interesting nation.