Ten Wonderful Things to Do and See in Georgia

Georgia is a county located in the Caucasus. It isYou should also visit the Svetitskhoveli Cathedral.
bordered by the Black Sea, Turkey, Armenia,6.) Svetitskhoveli Cathedral
Azerbaijan, and Russia. This country was formerlyThis is one of Georgia's sacred places as it houses
known as the Republic of Georgia.the robe of Jesus Christ. This church also contains the
1.) Visit Tbilisiremains of the first Christian King named Mirian as well
This is recognized as the capital city of Georgia. Thereas his wife, Nana. In the vicinity, you will also see the
are a lot that you can see and do here like take aSamtarvo Monastery.
relaxing bath in the popular sulfur baths or visit the6.) Borjomi Kharagauli National Park
various tea plantations. If you enjoy skiing, Tbilisi alsoThis is recognized as the biggest national park of the
offers great ski resorts, or you can always go hiking incountry of Georgia. It is home to Georgia's local floras
the country's national parks like the Mestia-Svaneti andand faunas. This is also a great place where you can
Tevali-Gurjaani.hike or camp out.
2.) Visit Akhaltsikhe7.) Stalin Museum
In this city, you will get to see the Akhaltsikhe FortressThis is the main attraction of the city of Gori. This
and Castle, which was built during the 9th century.houses the history as well as memorabilia as of Stalin.
Once you reach the hill where the castle is located,The main feature of this museum is the death mask of
you will definitely enjoy the splendid views of the cityStalin.
center. You will also get to see the King Tamar statue8.) More of Stalin
as well as the Shota Rustaveli statue in this city.While in Gori, you should also visit the house of Stalin.
3.) See the State Museum of GeorgiaThere is also the Statue of Stalin that stands proud in
As a visitor to any foreign country, it is always a mustfront of the city hall of Gori. There are also Stalin
to visit their museums. This is a great way to know astatues in Stalin Park (where you can have a leisurely
country's culture and history as well as its people. Instroll) as well as in the Gori State University.
this museum, you will get to see many artifacts from9.) Uplistshikhe
the Paleolithic period as well as today's modern period.This is a very ancient city in Georgia and is also called
4.) Georgian Museum of Artsthe Fortress of the Lord. This is no longer inhabited but
In this museum, you will get to see artworks made byis still a popular tourist destination. Here, you will surely
famous Georgian artists. You will also enjoy itsmarvel at the sight of the Hellenistic amphitheatre as
collection of ancient icons as well as cloisonee enamelwell as the church that was erected above an ancient
works. This is a great way to get to know some ofsun god's pagan temple.
the country's famous artists - past artists and present10.) Goris Tsikhe
artists.Also called the Gori Castle, this is located on top of a
5.) Drive to Mtskhetabig hill. What you will see now though are only the ruins
This was once the capital of Georgia during theof the castle and not much else. But the view this
ancient times. Now, you will see here the Jvaricastle offers of the city below, especially the gardens,
Monastery that was built around the 6th to 7th century.is a sight to behold.