3.7 million+
Population of The Country
69.700 km²km²
Square kilometr
2 to 4 °C (35.6 to 39.2 °F)°C
Winter aver. temp
20 to 24 °C (68.0 to 75.2 °F)°C
Summer aver. temp
Let's travel to culture
Full name of the country:
The Capital City of :
Area of :
69.700 km² km²
Population of :
3.7 million+ people
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Reasons To Visit
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October 2025
Ushguli
Ushguli (Svaneti Region)
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Why unique:
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Recognized by UNESCO as one of the highest continuously inhabited villages in Europe (2,100 m).
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Surrounded by the Caucasus Mountains and glaciers, including Mount Shkhara (5,193 m, Georgia’s highest peak).
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Famous for its Svan defensive towers (9th–12th century) – they were homes, watchtowers, and fortresses all in one.
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Experience:
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Walking through Ushguli feels like a medieval time travel—stone houses, towers, and villagers still living traditional Svan life.
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Hiking trails start from the village, including one to Shkhara Glacier.
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Best for: People who love authentic culture, epic mountain views, and adventure.
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Getting there:
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From Mestia (main town of Svaneti), it’s about 45 km, usually 2–3 hours by 4x4.
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Roads are rough but the scenery is stunning.
EARTH’S UNUSUAL WONDERS
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1
October 2025
Vardzia Cave Monastery
Vardzia Cave Monastery
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Why unique:
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A 12th-century cave city, carved directly into the Erusheti Mountain.
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Originally built by Queen Tamar as both a monastery and a fortress to protect Georgia from invaders.
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At its peak, it had over 6,000 rooms, 25 wine cellars, churches, and a throne hall—all inside the mountain.
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Special highlights:
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The Church of the Dormition with colorful frescoes (still preserved after 800 years).
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Secret tunnels connecting different chambers (some are open to tourists).
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Best for: History lovers, explorers, and those who enjoy unusual architecture.
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Getting there:
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Located in Samtskhe-Javakheti region, about 250 km from Tbilisi (4–5 hour drive).
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Usually visited along with Rabati Castle (Akhaltsikhe
EARTH’S UNUSUAL WONDERS
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2
October 2025
Martvili Canyon
Martvili Canyon
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Why unique:
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A magical canyon with emerald-green water flowing between limestone rocks.
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You can take a boat ride through the canyon (about 15–20 minutes) and see waterfalls, caves, and overhanging cliffs.
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Used to be a bathing place for local nobles centuries ago.
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Special highlights:
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Walking trails with wooden bridges give amazing views of the gorge.
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The contrast of green water and forest makes it look like a fantasy movie set.
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Best for: Families, couples, nature photographers, and anyone who loves peaceful but beautiful spots.
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Getting there:
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Near Kutaisi, about 45 km away (1 hour drive).
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Often combined with Prometheus Cave or Okatse Canyon
EARTH’S UNUSUAL WONDERS
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1 October 2025
Ushguli
Ushguli (Svaneti Region)
-
Why unique:
-
Recognized by UNESCO as one of the highest continuously inhabited villages in Europe (2,100 m).
-
Surrounded by the Caucasus Mountains and glaciers, including Mount Shkhara (5,193 m, Georgia’s highest peak).
-
Famous for its Svan defensive towers (9th–12th century) – they were homes, watchtowers, and fortresses all in one.
-
-
Experience:
-
Walking through Ushguli feels like a medieval time travel—stone houses, towers, and villagers still living traditional Svan life.
-
Hiking trails start from the village, including one to Shkhara Glacier.
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Best for: People who love authentic culture, epic mountain views, and adventure.
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Getting there:
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From Mestia (main town of Svaneti), it’s about 45 km, usually 2–3 hours by 4x4.
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Roads are rough but the scenery is stunning.
-
EARTH’S UNUSUAL WONDERS
.
1 October 2025
Vardzia Cave Monastery
Vardzia Cave Monastery
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Why unique:
-
A 12th-century cave city, carved directly into the Erusheti Mountain.
-
Originally built by Queen Tamar as both a monastery and a fortress to protect Georgia from invaders.
-
At its peak, it had over 6,000 rooms, 25 wine cellars, churches, and a throne hall—all inside the mountain.
-
-
Special highlights:
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The Church of the Dormition with colorful frescoes (still preserved after 800 years).
-
Secret tunnels connecting different chambers (some are open to tourists).
-
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Best for: History lovers, explorers, and those who enjoy unusual architecture.
-
Getting there:
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Located in Samtskhe-Javakheti region, about 250 km from Tbilisi (4–5 hour drive).
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Usually visited along with Rabati Castle (Akhaltsikhe
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EARTH’S UNUSUAL WONDERS
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2 October 2025
Martvili Canyon
Martvili Canyon
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Why unique:
-
A magical canyon with emerald-green water flowing between limestone rocks.
-
You can take a boat ride through the canyon (about 15–20 minutes) and see waterfalls, caves, and overhanging cliffs.
-
Used to be a bathing place for local nobles centuries ago.
-
-
Special highlights:
-
Walking trails with wooden bridges give amazing views of the gorge.
-
The contrast of green water and forest makes it look like a fantasy movie set.
-
-
Best for: Families, couples, nature photographers, and anyone who loves peaceful but beautiful spots.
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Getting there:
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Near Kutaisi, about 45 km away (1 hour drive).
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Often combined with Prometheus Cave or Okatse Canyon
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EARTH’S UNUSUAL WONDERS
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