GEORGIA
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Vardzia – Rock City in Georgia
Vardzia – one of the most wonderful and mysterious places in Georgia. It is a rock city-monastery, carved into the slopes of a mountain range along the Mtkwari (Kura) river valley. This extraordinary place, built in the 12th-13th centuries, served as both a monastery and a defensive fortress. Rooms hidden in the rocks, churches, corridors and lots of legends and stories associated with it make Vardzia one of the most valuable monuments in Georgia. History – Vardzia – a rock city in Georgia The construction of Vardzia was started by King Giorgi III in the 12th century as a defensive fortress that was supposed to protect the country against enemy…
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Martvili Canyon – Georgia
Martvili Canyon is located about 50 km from Kutaisi in Georgia. It’s not too big. The biggest attraction is a short pontoon trip (obligatory with a guide) on the Abasha River, which shows us the true beauty of this gorge. This place is a miracle of nature. The trip lasts very short, about 20 minutes, to see the rest of the canyon, 15-20 minutes is enough. You will see there pristine clear water, including beautiful waterfalls. All around the canyon is surrounded by countless greenery. No photos can show all the beauty of these places. Admission for an adult costs 17.25 GEL (approx. 6 euro), and for a child 5.5…