Destinations
Cities, monuments and landscapes of Georgia, Armenia and Azerbaijan
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.
16 Destinations
Jvari Monastery
6th-century Georgian church on a rocky promontory above <strong>Mtskheta</strong>, UNESCO Heritage, with views of the confluence of the <strong>Aragvi</strong> and <strong>Mtkvari</strong>.
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Alaverdi Monastery
11th-century cathedral on the Kakheti plain: 55 m nave, medieval frescoes and a monastic winery making wine in kvevri.
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David Gareja Monastery
Rock-hewn monastic complex in the Kakheti steppe, carved into limestone cliffs near the Azerbaijan border, with 6th-century medieval frescoes.
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Bodbe Monastery
Active convent in Kakheti with the tomb of Saint Nino, rose gardens and views over the vineyards of the Alazani valley.
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Shio-Mgvime Monastery
6th-century Georgian monastic complex in a limestone gorge near <strong>Mtskheta</strong>, with cave cells hewn from the rock and an active community.
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Ananuri
A 17th-century fortress-church complex on the shore of Jinvali Lake, on the Georgian Military Highway, one hour from Tbilisi.
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Bagrati Cathedral
An 11th-century cathedral crowning Kutaisi, UNESCO World Heritage site whose restoration divided experts and international bodies.
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Ubisa Monastery
Medieval monastery in Imereti with 14th-century frescoes painted by Damiane, among the most refined in Georgian religious art.
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Sapara Monastery
9th-century monastic complex among beeches above Akhaltsikhe, with medieval frescoes and forest track access that keeps crowds away.
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Svetitskhoveli Cathedral
Georgia's largest medieval cathedral, in Mtskheta, houses the relic of Christ's tunic and has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1994.
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Gelati Monastery
12th-century monastic complex in Imereti with golden Byzantine mosaics, the tomb of David the Builder, and an oak forest.
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Ikalto Monastery
6th-century monastic complex in Kakheti with a medieval academy where the poet Shota Rustaveli studied, set among vineyards and oak forests.
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Nekresi Monastery
Fourth-century monastic complex perched above the Alazan Valley in Kakheti, with views over the vineyards and the Greater Caucasus.
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Katskhi Pillar
40-metre limestone monolith in Imereti with a medieval church on top, viewable from a free lookout point in the valley.
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Motsameta Monastery
Medieval Georgian monastery perched above the Tskhaltsitela river canyon, 6 km from Kutaisi, housing the relics of martyrs David and Constantine.
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Gergeti Trinity Church
Medieval Georgian church at 2,170 m above Stepantsminda, with Mount Kazbek as a permanent backdrop.
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