Georgia has a history more than 2,500 years and the Georgian language is one of the oldest languages in the world and today still in use. Tbilisi is the capital city of Georgia and is more than 1,500 years old. Tbilisi is located in a picturesque valley by the Mt. and Mathakwari River. In the past that most parts of Georgia were occupied by Persian, Arab, Turk and Mongol. During the 7th century to the 18th century.
Georgia is filled with beautiful tourist attractions including rivers, forests, large mountains and the natural scenery. Not only that you can also go and visit on a historical trail even this country is in Asia but the architecture and culture resemble in the European style.
1. Caucasus Mountains in the Georgian
Many people may be familiar with the Caucasus with high mountains in Europe and we used to study in childhood geography. The first place that we would like to recommend is Caucasus is a large high mountain that serves to divide on the border between Europe and Asia. Causing a group of countries with two continents. In the Caucasus Mountains side, there are many tourist attractions such as Casbak Peak (Mt.Kazbek) which is one of the mountains in the Caucasus. When you go up and see the view at the utmost and suggest when you visit this place that if anyone goes there and you have car drunk then Don’t forget to carry the medicine, too. Because the place in here has to ride van or 4W car up to the hill.
2. Tsminda Sameba or Gergeti Trinity Church
The church is the oldest church in Georgia and was built since the 14th century. Its located in the city of Kasbaki on the cliffs of the Chkheri River with over 2,000 meters above sea level. The view of the Caucasus as a backdrop and scenery of this church has become a symbol of Georgia.
3. Uplistsikhe
The new environment of Georgia with the ancient cave town that has existed since the Stone Age is Uppsikesh. This place located along with the Mikawari River. The Uppsikesh cave is pierced into hollow hole and outside is a staircase. The stone road also connect with each cave. There is a presumption that was built since the time of Christ come to the country. On the top of the cave is Roman Catholic church and presume that was created during the 9th or 10th century after Christianity spread into Georgia. From now the cave has registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Uplistsikhe open from 10.00 am – 17.00 pm with 1 euro admission fee.
4. Gelati Monastery
The Gelati Monastery Church is another Georgian visit place that has been registered as a World Heritage Site. Gelati Monastery Church was built in year 1106 in western of Georgia. They considered to this place as a masterpiece of the golden age in economy and politics. During the Middle Ages between the 11th and 13th centuries that the church was dominated by the front of the building with used large blocks of bricks. The Gelati Monastery Church is beautiful proportion from doorways to arched windows. This Church is one of the largest Orthodox churches which have been the center of science and education. It is also one of the most important cultural centers in ancient time. Inside the church there is a mural painting and they’re telling the story of Jesus and various saints on Christianity. The church is open from 10.00 am – 18.00 pm.
5. The Bridge of Peace in Tbilisi, Georgia
The Bridge of Peace is a pedestrian bridge constructed of iron and glass with the decorated with many LED lights over the Kura River. This bridge have 150 meter long and this bridge also connecting with old city and new city area in Tbilisi City. At night they open light all over the bridge and will be illuminated with thousands of white LEDs on the roof.
