Discover the best destinations in the Caucasus, one of the most fascinating regions in the world, where three ancient countries meet: Georgia, Armenia, and Azerbaijan. From the cobbled alleys of Tbilisi to the medieval monasteries of Armenia and the futuristic skyscrapers of Baku, every place treasures thousands of years of history, culture, and unique traditions at the natural crossroads between Europe and Asia, much of it listed as UNESCO World Heritage.

Use the interactive map to locate each place geographically or browse the list to explore historic cities, religious monuments, wine regions such as Kakheti —the cradle of world viticulture with over 8,000 years of history— natural landscapes of the Greater Caucasus and archaeological sites. Each entry includes its history, what to see, and the best guided tours to visit it with expert local guides.

5 Destinations

Gonio-Apsaros Fortress
Archaeological site
Georgia · გონიოს ციხე

Gonio-Apsaros Fortress

First-century Roman fort on the Black Sea coast, one of the best-preserved Roman military outposts in the Caucasus.

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Uplistsikhe Cave Town
Archaeological site
Georgia · უფლისციხე

Uplistsikhe Cave Town

City carved into sandstone rock beside the Mtkvari River, with 3,000 years of history 80 km from Tbilisi.

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Dmanisi Archaeological Site
Archaeological site
Georgia · დმანისი

Dmanisi Archaeological Site

The site outside Africa where the oldest known hominids were found, on a volcanic promontory with medieval ruins in southern Georgia.

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Nokalakevi (Archaeopolis)
Archaeological site
Georgia · ნოქალაქევი

Nokalakevi (Archaeopolis)

Ancient capital of the Egrisi kingdom in Samegrelo: Cyclopean walls from the 6th century, a river tunnel and ruins above the Tekhuri River.

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Vardzia
Archaeological site
Georgia · ვარძია

Vardzia

12th-century cave monastery carved into the cliffs above the Mtkvari river, with over 500 chambers hewn from the rock and medieval frescoes.

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