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Travel to Tbilisi
Planning to travel to Tbilisi? This first-time Tbilisi travel guide explains when to visit, how many days you need, where to stay, how to reach the center from…
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Cities
Gori, Georgia: The Birthplace of Stalin
Gori sits in the middle of Georgian history in a way few cities do. It is a fortress town, a transport hinge, a place shaped by invasion and…
Global Architecture
Gonio Fortress
Wave-swept air from the Black Sea meets citrus-scented foothills at the mouth of the Chorokhi River, 12–15 km south of Batumi. Here, a near-rectangular stone enclosure still reads…
Explainers & Big Questions
Georgian Grape Varieties
Close your eyes and inhale—the heady scent of fermenting chakvad (must) rising from buried qvevri in sunlit Kakheti. With 525+ indigenous varieties, Georgia isn’t just a wine region—it’s…
Countries
Georgia: Country Profile – the South Caucasus
If you’re looking for a clear, all-in-one Georgia country profile – about the country (Sakartvelo), not the U.S. state – this page brings together the key facts on…
Travel Guides
Rabati Castle (Akhaltsikhe): History, Hours & Tickets
Rising above the Potskhovi River (also called Potskhovistskali) at about 1,000 meters (3,281 feet) in Georgia’s Samtskhe–Javakheti region, Rabati Castle—traditionally known as Akhaltsikhe Castle—layers Georgian, Ottoman, and Imperial…
Countries
4 Countries of Caucasus
From the Black Sea to the Caspian Sea—about 750 miles (1,200 kilometers)—the Caucasus is a tight knot of mountains, languages, and histories. People commonly speak about “four Caucasus…
Countries
Svans in Georgia: Unraveling the Threads of National Identity
What is Svaneti?Svaneti is Georgia’s rugged Caucasus highland region, home to the Svans—an ancient mountain people whose stone towers and living traditions are woven into the nation’s spirit.…
Quizzes
How Well Do You Know Georgia? Take Our Quiz and Find Out!
Georgia is a country located in the Caucasus region of Eurasia, known for its rich culture, history, and stunning landscapes. From its majestic mountain ranges to its ancient…
Countries
Tbilisi: the Capital of Georgia (Country)
Tbilisi is the capital of Georgia (the country), not the U.S. state with the same name. It’s a river-valley city in the Caucasus where geography, history, and regional…