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Georgia In Miniatures
Narikala and Abanotubani

Narikala and Abanotubani

Narikala: One of the oldest fortresses overlooking Tbilisi and the Kura River. Abanotubani: The history of Tbilisi’s founding is tied to this area and its naturally hot mineral baths.
Metekhi Church of the Nativity of the Mother of God

Metekhi Church of the Nativity of the Mother of God

Located in Avlabari, Tbilisi—this church was built in the 13th century by King Demetrius II the Self-Sacrificer.
Mtatsminda Upper Funicular Station

Mtatsminda Upper Funicular Station

The upper station of Tbilisi’s oldest mountain cable-railway, built in 1938 on Mtatsminda, at an elevation of 727 m.
Tbilisi’s Caravanserais

Tbilisi’s Caravanserais

One of Tbilisi’s oldest trading quarters, serving as the ancient city’s commercial center, the surviving caravanserais date to the 17th century.
Viceroy’s Palace

Viceroy’s Palace

A 19th-century building designed by a German architect in Tbilisi, today known as the National Youth and Children’s Palace.
St. Peter and St. Paul’s Church

St. Peter and St. Paul’s Church

A Catholic church in Tbilisi built in the 1870s with Neo-Gothic and Classical details—known for its refined and distinctive architecture.
Ejmiatsin Church

Ejmiatsin Church

A 19th-century example of Armenian architecture in Avlabari, Tbilisi. Which was created by expanding a church built by Armenian refugees.
Castle of Dukes of Ksani

Castle of Dukes of Ksani

The residence of the dukes of Ksani, located in Akhalgori; an architectural monument dating from the first half of the 17th century.
Shatili

Shatili

A unique example of Georgian architecture—a cliffside village that functioned both as a living settlement and as a fortress.
Ksani Fortress

Ksani Fortress

A medieval fortress in eastern Georgia that controlled an important strategic route.
Svetitskhoveli Cathedral

Svetitskhoveli Cathedral

The main Patristic cathedral in Mtskheta, where the Seamless robe of Jesus and the tunic of St. Elijah the Prophet are buried.
Samtavisi Cathedral

Samtavisi Cathedral

Dated as 1030 Georgian Orthodox cross-dome church located in the village of Samtavisi, Kaspi Municipality.
Mtskheta Jvari Monastery

Mtskheta Jvari Monastery

Perched on a rocky mountain east of Mtskheta, this church houses one of the oldest samples of Georgian Asomtavruli script.
Ananuri Fortress Complex

Ananuri Fortress Complex

A crucial late feudal Georgian complex combining sacred, military, and secular monuments.
Gergeti Trinity

Gergeti Trinity

An architectural complex in Kazbegi Municipality, located at 2,200 meters above sea level.
The Palace of Mukhrani

The Palace of Mukhrani

The palace of the wealthy Georgian noble Ivane Bagration of Mukhrani in the village of Mukhrani, built in the second half of the 19th century.
Katskhi Monastery

Katskhi Monastery

Located in Katskhi village, Chiatura Municipality, this church was built by the notable Baguashi feudal family around the 10th–11th centuries.
Gelati Complex

Gelati Complex

Located near Kutaisi, this was a medieval Georgian cultural center built by the great King David IV the Builder, who is also buried at its main entrance.
Kutaisi Meskhishvili Drama Theater

Kutaisi Meskhishvili Drama Theater

The largest and most prominent theatre in Kutaisi, officially opened in 1955 after 16 years of construction.
Ubisa Monastery

Ubisa Monastery

A complex in Imereti whose foundations were laid in the 9th century by the well-known scholar and church figure Gregory of Khandzta.
Katskhi Pillar

Katskhi Pillar

A 40-meter limestone pillar—an age-old monolith that also serves as a Christian shrine.
Nikortsminda Cathedral

Nikortsminda Cathedral

Considered a masterpiece of national architecture, located in Nikortsminda village, Ambrolauri Municipality. Built between 1010 and 1014 by order of King Bagrat III.
Bagrati Cathedral

Bagrati Cathedral

A medieval Georgian ecclesiastical architecture masterpiece built in 1003 by King Bagrat III in Kutaisi, distinguished for its historical and symbolic significance.
Oni Synagogue

Oni Synagogue

Built in 1895 in the eclectic style, this synagogue is the third-largest in Georgia and located in Oni.
Dadiani Palace

Dadiani Palace

Former residence of the house Dadiani of Samegrelo, today functioning as a historical-architectural museum with around 50,000 exhibits.
Khertvisi Fortress

Khertvisi Fortress

A medieval fortress situated on a high rocky mountain in Javakheti, in the village of Khertvisi. Due to its strategic location, it always played an important role.
Likani Villa

Likani Villa

Also known as the Romanov Palace - The summer residence of Grand Duke Nicholas Romanov in Likani, built between 1892 and 1895.
Martvili Monastery

Martvili Monastery

An early medieval Christian church in Martvili where many famous scholars served and numerous unique manuscripts were stored.
Ushguli & Chazhashi

Ushguli & Chazhashi

Ushguli: Located in Svaneti, this community is considered one of Europe’s highest inhabited settlements—at up to 2,200 meters above sea level. Chazhashi: One of Ushguli’s villages, turned into a museum and included in UNESCO’s World Heritage list.
Bichvinta Cathedral

Bichvinta Cathedral

A 10th-century church in Bichvinta that, unlike other Georgian monuments, resembles a Byzantine-style building.
Senaki Theatre

Senaki Theatre

A Baroque-style drama theater built between 1955 and 1959; an important part of the region’s culture.
Shemokmedi Monastery

Shemokmedi Monastery

A medieval monastic complex in Guria’s Shemokmedi village, historically the burial ground of the Gurieli princely dynasty.
Skhalta Cathedral

Skhalta Cathedral

A 13th-century cathedral church in the village of Kinchauri, Adjara, with its main temple flanked by two gateways.
St. Nicholas Church in Batumi

St. Nicholas Church in Batumi

An architecturally distinguished 19th-century church in Batumi; for a time it was Batumi’s only Orthodox cathedral.
Batumi Cathedral of the Mother of God

Batumi Cathedral of the Mother of God

Built in the 19th century—the patron and entrepreneur Stephan Zubalashvili invited Italian artists and architects to create this church in memory of his mother.
Tsunda Church

Tsunda Church

The Church of St. John the Baptist at Tsunda, a former episcopal cathedral built in the 12th–13th centuries on a terraced cliff.
Akhaltsikhe (Rabati) Castle

Akhaltsikhe (Rabati) Castle

A multifaceted fortress in Akhaltsikhe where a Christian church and a mosque coexist.
Dmanisi Historic Site

Dmanisi Historic Site

A cradle of Georgian statehood in Kvemo Kartli, where some of the oldest hominin remains and medieval urban structures have been found.
Uplistsikhe

Uplistsikhe

A rock-hewn town in Gori Municipality located on a trade route, which served as both a religious and commercial hub over centuries.
Sapara Monastery

Sapara Monastery

A medieval Georgian monastery in Samtskhe–Javakheti, a residence of the ruling Jaqeli dynasty; founded no later than the 10th century.
Bolnisi Sioni

Bolnisi Sioni

A 5th-century basilica in Bolnisi, featuring one of the oldest Georgian inscriptions and distinctively early Christian architectural identity.
Gori Fortress

Gori Fortress

An ancient fortress on a rocky hill that defended Inner Kartli throughout the centuries.
Manglisi Cathedral

Manglisi Cathedral

A Georgian Orthodox cathedral in Manglisi, a nationally significant immovable cultural monument.
Ikorta Church

Ikorta Church

A dome church in Inner Kartli, built in 1172, holding a special place in Georgian architectural history.
Nekresi Monastery

Nekresi Monastery

One of the oldest church complexes in Kakheti, situated on a wooded hillside and encompassing structures from the 4th century onward.
Vashlovani Tower (“Salkhino”)

Vashlovani Tower (“Salkhino”)

Built in Vashlovani in 1811 not for battle, but for leisure—hence the name “Salkhino” meaning “leisure”.
Gremi

Gremi

A monument of Georgian architecture on a high hill south of Gremi village, built in 1565 by King Levan of Kakheti.
Kvetera Church

Kvetera Church

A historic fortified town fortress in Kakheti, comprising an inner citadel, outer fortress, walls, a palace, a hall church, and a domed church.
Gurjaani Kvelatsminda Church

Gurjaani Kvelatsminda Church

A monumental example of 8th–9th century Georgian architecture and the country’s only double-domed church.
Alaverdi Monastery

Alaverdi Monastery

One of the largest ecclesiastical structures in Georgia, exceeding 50 meters in height, located in Kakheti.
Tsinandali

Tsinandali

The Tsinandali museum complex—featuring the house-museum of Alexander Chavchavadze, the beautiful Tsinandali garden, and a unique 19th-century wine cellar.
Elia Monastery

Elia Monastery

Elia Monastery sits on a double-peaked limestone mountain in Dedoplistskaro, Kakheti; the church has existed since the 6th century.
David Gareji Lavra

David Gareji Lavra

A monument of Georgian architecture and one of the main centers of Georgian spirituality since the 6th century.
Former Ministry of Highway Construction

Former Ministry of Highway Construction

Built in 1975—stood out with its original form, shattering multiple standard clichés of late Soviet architecture.
Vardzia

Vardzia

A city carved into the rock, a monument of Georgian artistic culture from the 12th–13th centuries.
Nokalakevi

Nokalakevi

An important Georgian fortress-city in western Georgia, in the region of Samegrelo.