Pictured in the distance, the 14th-century Gergeti Trinity Church is dramatically perched on a hilltop in Kazbegi. It's a two or three-hour hike from the town of Stepantsminda.
Gergeti Trinity Church —
Pictured in the distance, the 14th-century Gergeti Trinity Church is dramatically perched on a hilltop in Kazbegi. It's a two or three-hour hike from the town of Stepantsminda.
Jennifer Walker
Gergeti Trinity Church is one of Georgia's most celebrated sites. Visitors can also enjoy views of Mount Kazbek, the country's highest mountain. <br />
Iconic Georgian landmark —
Gergeti Trinity Church is one of Georgia's most celebrated sites. Visitors can also enjoy views of Mount Kazbek, the country's highest mountain.
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Hewn from the rock of Mount Gareja, Davit Gareja is a vast monastic complex in southeast Georgia, close to the border with Azerbaijan.
Davit Gareja —
Hewn from the rock of Mount Gareja, Davit Gareja is a vast monastic complex in southeast Georgia, close to the border with Azerbaijan.
Jennifer Walker
Another monastery site, the caves of Vardzia were excavated from the slopes of Erusheti Mountain during the 12th century.
Vardzia —
Another monastery site, the caves of Vardzia were excavated from the slopes of Erusheti Mountain during the 12th century.
Jennifer Walker
The remote regions of Khevsureti and Tusheti in the Caucasus Mountains are home to spectacular medieval villages -- like Omalo, pictured -- with small communities that still retain their ancient pagan traditions.
Omalo —
The remote regions of Khevsureti and Tusheti in the Caucasus Mountains are home to spectacular medieval villages -- like Omalo, pictured -- with small communities that still retain their ancient pagan traditions.
Jennifer Walker
The ruined fortress of Mutso sits high up in the mountains on the border of Chechnya.
Mutso —
The ruined fortress of Mutso sits high up in the mountains on the border of Chechnya.
Jennifer Walker
You'll find Tbilisi's very own Leaning Tower attached to the Puppet Theater in the city's old Town. The tower was built in 2011 and the theater is owned and built by famed puppeteer Rezo Gabriadze.
The Leaning Tower of Tbilisi —
You'll find Tbilisi's very own Leaning Tower attached to the Puppet Theater in the city's old Town. The tower was built in 2011 and the theater is owned and built by famed puppeteer Rezo Gabriadze.
Kamila Napora / www.mywanderlust.pl
Tbilisi's Gorgasali Square, also called Meidan Square, was once the setting of Tbilisi's old bazaar. Today it's a good place to get one's bearings, being right next to the Metekhi Bridge with views to Metekhi Church, Sameba Cathedral and Narikala Fortress.
Tbilisi's Gorgasali Square —
Tbilisi's Gorgasali Square, also called Meidan Square, was once the setting of Tbilisi's old bazaar. Today it's a good place to get one's bearings, being right next to the Metekhi Bridge with views to Metekhi Church, Sameba Cathedral and Narikala Fortress.
Jennifer Walker
The baths in Abanotubani follow the Persian tradition, only the thermal water bubbles up naturally from the ground below the city. Tbilisi gets its name from the Old Georgian word "tbili," meaning warm, due to its hot, sulfurous water.
Abanotubani, Tbilisi —
The baths in Abanotubani follow the Persian tradition, only the thermal water bubbles up naturally from the ground below the city. Tbilisi gets its name from the Old Georgian word "tbili," meaning warm, due to its hot, sulfurous water.
Jennifer Walker
Eggplant salad is a Georgian specialty, served cold and usually eaten in summer. It's often seasoned with ground walnuts and spices.
Georgian food —
Eggplant salad is a Georgian specialty, served cold and usually eaten in summer. It's often seasoned with ground walnuts and spices.
Kamila Napora / www.mywanderlust.pl
Khachapuri is a staple in Georgian cuisine. This famous cheese bread comes in a variety of shapes and forms, usually filled with Sulguni cheese, a brined cheese from the Samegrelo region.
Khachapuri —
Khachapuri is a staple in Georgian cuisine. This famous cheese bread comes in a variety of shapes and forms, usually filled with Sulguni cheese, a brined cheese from the Samegrelo region.
Kamila Napora / www.mywanderlust.pl
Khinkhali dumplings come with a spiced meat filling that releases its juices when cooked, so you need to suck out the stock before eating.
Khinkali dumplings —
Khinkhali dumplings come with a spiced meat filling that releases its juices when cooked, so you need to suck out the stock before eating.
Kamila Napora / www.mywanderlust.pl