10 Best Places to Visit in Georgia (Europe) | Travel Video | SKY Travel
10 Best Places to Visit in Georgia (Europe) | Travel Video | SKY Travel
Georgia
Country
Georgia, a country at the intersection of Europe and Asia, is a former Soviet republic that’s home to Caucasus Mountain villages and Black Sea beaches. It’s famous for Vardzia, a sprawling cave monastery dating to the 12th century, and the ancient wine-growing region Kakheti. The capital, Tbilisi, is known for the diverse architecture and mazelike, cobblestone streets of its old town. ― Google
Tbilisi
Capital of Georgia
Tbilisi is the capital of the country of Georgia. Its cobblestoned old town reflects a long, complicated history, with periods under Persian and Russian rule. Its diverse architecture encompasses Eastern Orthodox churches, ornate art nouveau buildings and Soviet Modernist structures. Looming over it all are Narikala, a reconstructed 4th-century fortress, and Kartlis Deda, an iconic statue of the “Mother of Georgia.” ― Google
Salome Zourabichvili
President of Georgia
Salome Zourabichvili is a Georgian politician and former French diplomat who currently serves as the 5th President of Georgia, in office since December 2018. She is the first woman to be elected as Georgia's president, a position she will occupy for a term of six years. Wikipedia
10 Best Places To Visit In Georgia | Georgia Travel Guide
10 Best Places To Visit In Georgia | Georgia Travel Guide
#georgia #georgiatravel #europe #traveldestinations
Welcome to the journey of the 10 best places to visit in Georgia.
Georgia is a transcontinental country located at the intersection of West Asia and Eastern Europe. It is culturally and geographically more European than Asian. With the peaks of the Caucasus Mountains, rolling Semi-deserts, lush inland forests, stony black sea coastline, medieval fortresses and monasteries, vibrant city life, welcoming culture, affordable prices, excellent and cheap transportation options, delicious food and drink, Georgia is perfect all-rounder.
And also Georgia offers outstanding rafting experiences, skiing in the mysterious mountains and many more other options to attract adventurous travelers.
In this travel vlog, we'll take you on a virtual tour of some of Georgia's most enchanting destinations. Prepare to be captivated by the ancient marvel that is the Vardzia Cave Monastery and discover the unique charm of Uplistsikhe, the rock-hewn town. Seeking relaxation? Borjomi offers a serene retreat, while the Kazbegi National Park presents picture-perfect mountain vistas.
For those intrigued by culture and cuisine, Batumi is a must-visit, and the historical significance of Mtskheta will transport you through time. Lake Ritsa offers tranquility amidst nature's beauty, and the Kakheti Region promises a taste of paradise for wine enthusiasts.
Whether you're a solo traveler, a couple seeking a romantic getaway, or a family in search of unforgettable experiences, our guide is tailored for you. We've curated insider tips, practical advice, and remarkable experiences to ensure your journey through Georgia is nothing short of extraordinary.
So come join us this is Scenic Hunter’s fascinating journey to find the 10 best places to visit in Georgia.
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GÜRCİSTAN | Bir KAFKAS Cenneti - Kültür, Yaşam ve Tüm Bilgiler
Gürcistan, doğu sınırımızda yer alan bir Güney Kafkasya ülkesi. Bu videomuzda Gürcistan hakkındaki tüm bilgileri sizler için derledik. Gelin Gürcistan'ı birlikte tanıyalım. Bir Kafkas halkı olan Gürcüler nasıl bir kültüre sahip? Türkiye'nin en büyük ticaret ortağı olduğu Gürcistan'ın ekonomisi nasıl?
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2010 Visit to Assyrian Chaldean Community in Georgia (Tbilisi, Gardabani, and Kanda)
This was my visit to Mar Shimoun Bar Sabba'e Parish shortly after it was constructed in Easter 2012. I spent 2 months with the Assyrian community there and grew to incredibly close to them.
Explore Georgia - აღმოაჩინე საქართველო
ვიდეო გადაღებულია საქართველოს ულამაზეს რეგიონებში:
1 - ბოლნისის მუნიციპალიტეტში - სოფელი ქვეში
2 - მარნეულის მუნიციპალიტეტში - ქალაქი მარნეული
3 - გარდაბნის მუნიციპალიტეტში - სოფელი მარტყოფი
ქვეშის ციხე
კიდევაც დაიზრდებიან
აპარანი
The video was shot in the most beautiful regions of Georgia:
1 - in Bolnisi municipality - in the village of Kveshi
2 - in Marneuli municipality - city of Marneuli
3 - in Gardabani municipality - the village of Martkopi
Kveshi Castle
They will even grow up
Aparani
Walk along the Fascinating Chavchavadze Street, Gori, Georgia ????????. October 2023.
My second video in Gori and this is a second largest street in the town.
Chachavadze Avenue, Gori, Georgia, 2.7K, 60fps, October 2023.
Places to visit at Nowruz in Baku
Hi there! I know, it’s late to post Nowruz videos, but I can’t break my promise, and after a tiring fortnight in university I am back to show you the places I recommend visiting at Nowruz in Baku and where I went myself to fully feel the holiday vibes:)
Enjoy✌????
Timecodes:
00:00- 00:34 Intro
00:35- 02:00 Green Market
02:01-04:13 Mugham in university
04:14- 05:56 Fair at the Fountain Square
05:57- 06:44 Boulevard
06:45- 08:05 Ceramics workshop
08:06- 10:05 Performances in the Old City
10:05-10:13 Outro
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???????? Walking Tour in Rustavi (Southern Part), Georgia.
Walking tour along the Merab Kostava Avenue in Rustavi, Georgia.
2.7K, 60fps, July 2023.
თელეთის წმ. გიორგის სახელობის მონასტერი / Teleti St. George Monastery
Teleti Monastery Complex of St. George is located in Kvemo Kartli region, in the village Zemo Teleti of Gardabani Municipality. It is a XIX century monument, but according to historical sources, it must have been built at the place of an earlier temple. Vakhushti Batonishvili writes: There is a Church of St. George the miraculous eastern side Kumisi, to the side of River Mtkvari. During same period, the church was appropriated by the Armenian Monophysitic Church. From 1992 St. George's Cathedral is still under the control of the Georgian Orthodox Church. The same year a monastery complex was set up. The ensemble includes St. George's church, bell tower, Senaki(living place for monks) and fence. There are beautiful views of open valleys around the monastery.
Teleti Monastery Complex of St. George includes several buildings: a three-nave basilica, a four-storey bell tower, senaki and a fence. The cathedral and bell tower were built in the XIX century, while the cells and the fence are from XX century. St. George's Church is different from the traditional three-nave basilica: all three naves are under one roof. The church stands on a high substructure. There are two entrances - west and south. Both the entrance and all windows are arched. The facades are lined in light gray color. There are cross reliefs on top of the arches of entrances.
The exterior of the church doesn’t have any paintings. The relief image of St. George is inserted on the west facade and we can’t see any other decorative elements. The interior is completely painted. The frescoes are not distinguished by great depth of painting. There is a four floored bell tower to the east of the church. There is St. Nino church and the baptismal font of John the Baptist on the first floor. The second floor has arches all four sides. The third floor is for an octahedron arbor. Pillar columns are decorated with simple decor. The bell tower is made of sand and stones.
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ანტონ მარტყოფელის სვეტი / Pillar Of Anton Martkopeli
Martkopi Monastery is located in Kvemo Kartli region, Gardabani municipality, near Martkopi village, on the Yalno ridge. The monastery was founded in the VI century by one of the 13 Assyrian fathers, Anton Martkopeli. Martkopi Monastery Complex is a monument of historical and cultural significance. In addition to the cultural value, there are stunning views from the monastery which creates a wonderful synthesis of an architecture and nature.
According to written sources, until the VI century, Martkopi was called Akriani (stony place). The first church was still built here by Vakhtang Gorgasali. In the first half of the VI century, Father Antony settled in the Akriani Mountains. He was abandoned that’s why people called Martkopeli(being alone and abandoned). Then the place was named Martkopi. Anton Martkopeli soon became famous as a miracle man and others also joined him. It was a leading to the development of Martkopi's monastic life. In 1265, after the invasion of Berka Khan, the commander of “The Golden Horde”, who destroyed Rustavi city, the Episcopal Cathedral moved from Rustavi to Martkopi. In 1395, during the Temur Lang invasion, the monastery was destroyed and the acheiropoieton icon of the Savior was lost. The name of the monastery, Martkopi monastery comes from this icon too. The monastery has been a cultural-educational center since ancient times. There was a school here, which ceased to exist in 1752 because Dagestan tribe’s attack. Martkopi maintained the status of the Episcopal Center until the beginning of the XIX century. Georgian Catholicos Patriarch Kirion II lived here. He was killed in his Senaki ( Living place for a monk) on August 26, 1918. The monastery functioned until 1934, before it was abolished by the Communists. In the 50s and 60s of the XX century the orphanage was opened here and later it was turned into a holiday house for the 31st factory. Monastic life in Martkopi was restarted in 1989. Currently the Diocese of Abkhazia found the shelter here.
Martkopi Monastery Complex includes churches of Deity, St. Mary, St. George and Father Antony, also bell-tower, living places for monks and some other buildings. The monastery had a military purpose too. It had the battlement with an altitude of 1400 meters. The fence was destroyed by the Dagestan tribes in 1752 and only the remains are preserved today. The main structure of the ensemble is the cupola-shaped church. Firstly, the church was bigger but it has been damaged many times. Currently a smaller church is standing on the ruins. At the surface of the building is a crypt. Here is the tomb of Anton Martkopeli, in the northern part of the church.
There is a three-story bell tower to the east of the Monastery. The inscription on the facade of the bell tower shows us that it was built by Mason Akhverda in 1629.
There is a pillar of Anton Martkopel on mountain, to the east side of the monastery. He spent the last 15 years of his life here.
Restoration works were carried out in the monastery in 1848-1855, during the restoration, remains of the old church paintings were destroyed, including portraits of Vakhtang Gorgasali and David the Builder. The current paintings are done by Russian painter Toshkini during that period.
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Bir Tren Yolculuğu : Tiflis - Bakü - Tiflis
Tren yolculuğuna çıkmadan önce hatırlatmam gerekir ki, Azerbaycan’ın demiryolu ile ulaşımda sınırda vize uygulaması yok. Bunun için vizeyi önceden almak gerekiyor. 1 Eylül 2019 tarihinden itibaren Türkiye Cumhuriyeti vatandaşlarına vize uygulanmıyor ama diğer ülke vatandaşları bunu dikkate alsınlar.
Bu tarz uzun tren yolculuklarında alt tarafta yer ayırtmak için biletlerin birkaç gün önceden alınmasını tavsiye ederim. Örneğin, ben biletimi, 1 gün öncesinden akşam 21:30 gibi Tiflis Tren Garı’na gidip almıştım. Yine de alt tarafta yer bulamamıştım.
Bilet gişeleri AVM gibi bir yerin içinde kalıyor ve gişelere gelmeden orada bulunan makineden, bankadaki gibi sıra numarası almak gerekiyor.
Tiflis-Bakü Treni Bilet Fiyatları
4 kişilik kuşetli vagonda kişi başı fiyat için 47,55 Lari (yaklaşık 70 TL) ödemiştim.
Tiflis-Bakü Tren Seferleri
Tiflis’ten Bakü’ye giden 37 No.lu tren her gün saat 20:35’te Tiflis’ten kalkıyor ve trenin ertesi sabah 08:35’de Bakü’de olması planlanıyor
Tiflis Tren Garı’na gelindiğinde elektronik tabelalardan trenin hangi platformdan hareket edeceği görülebiliyor. Tiflis-Bakü Treni genelde 3 No.lu platformdan kalkıyor. Tiflis Tren Garı’na ilk varılan yer 1. platform olduğu için alt geçit kullanılarak 3. platforma gidiliyor.
Azeri vagon görevlisinin bilet kontrolünü de geçtikten sonra artık yolculuğa hazırız.
Sınır Geçişlerindeki Prosedürler
Trenin 20:35’te hareket etmesinden tam 1 saat sonra Gürcü tarafı olan Gardabani‘de durduk. Memurlar pasaportları toplamaya başladılar.
Ben Gürcistan’a girişte pasaport kullandığım için her hangi bir problem olmadı ama Gürcistan’dan sonra bir başka ülkeye geçecekseniz Gürcistan’a girişte muhakkak pasaportunuzla giriş yapın.
Gürcü tarafını geçtikten 35 dakika sonra ise bu Azeri sınırı olan Böyük-Kesik adlı yere geldik. Buradaki kontroller çok daha sıkı. Pasaport memurları daha sonra kompartımanları tek tek dolaşarak çantaları arama yapıyor.
Daha sonra Azeri tarafı pasaportları geri dağıtırken, pasaport memurları vagonun en başındaki 1. Kupe’ye (vagondaki yataklı odaların her biri) ekipmanlarını kurup sıra sıra kişileri yanlarına çağırıyor. Vagon görevlisi 2’şer 2’şer 1. Kupe’nin oraya gönderiyor, ancak odaya tek tek giriş yapılıyor. Pasaport memuru önünde, kamerası olan ve tarayıcıya benzer bir makinenin karşısına sizi oturtup kameraya bakmanızı istiyor. Kamera görüntüsü alındıktan sonra pasaporta damga vurup geri veriyor.
Bu arada belli bir süreliğine vagondan inilebiliyor.
Sınır geçiş işlemleri bittikten sonra artık vagon görevlisinin dağıttığı nevresim takımı ile yataklarımızı yapıp uyku moduna geçtik.
Bu arada Gürcistan ile Azerbaycan arasında saat farkı bulunmuyor.
Trendeki Ortam
Öncelikle her vagonda sorumlu olan bir bayan görevli bulunuyor. Bu görevlinin, vagonun güvenliğinden sorumlu olmasının yanı sıra kendisi içecek servisinden ve nevresim takımı dağıtmaktan da sorumlu. Trende yemek imkanı yok. Yalnızca çabuk çorba ya da makarna için gerekli olan sıcak suyu görevliye sormak kaydıyla alınabilir diye tahmin ediyorum.
Trendeki İmkanlar ve Özellikler
Tiflis’ten Bakü’ye yaklaşık 12 saat süren bu trendeki özellikleri belirtmem gerekirse şunları söyleyebilirim :
Yataklar ve Temizlik
Tiflis-Bakü Treni’ndeki yataklar her daim açık vaziyette olup yastık ve mat gibi bir şey sürekli yatakların üzerinde hazır duruyor. Vagon görevlisi kadın, kapalı bir poşet içinde nevresim takımı, pike, yastık kılıfı ve yüz havlusu dağıtıyor. Dağıtılan bu malzemeler gayet temiz.
Ertesi sabah saat 06:00 itibariyle, görevli kadın “Haydi, kalkın” diye zorla herkesi kaldırıp yatakları toplattırıyor. Dağıtılan yastık kılıfı, nevresim örtüsü ve yüz havlusunu koridordaki demirin üzerine asmamızı isteyip pike ve sürekli hazır halde olan yastık ve mat benzeri şeyi katlayıp düzgün bir şekilde yatağın üstünde bırakmamızı söylüyor.
Sıcaklık
Saçma bir şekilde kompartımanın camları açılmıyor ve odada sıcaklığın ayarlanabileceği klima düzeneği yok. Vagonun koridorlarındaki camlar ise çok az bir seviyeye kadar açılabiliyor ama açılan bu boşluktan telefon bile dışarıya geçirilemiyor, o derece.
Yeme-İçme
Trende yemek imkanı bulunmuyor, ancak çay kahve gibi içecekler ücreti karşılığında alınabiliyor. Yanınızda çabuk çorba veya makarna varsa vagon görevlisine sorarak ücretsiz su alabilirsiniz diye tahmin ediyorum.
Elektrik
Trende kompartıman içerisinde yalnızca 1 adet priz bulunuyor. Onun dışında vagonun koridorlarında da oturakların yanında birçok priz bulunuyor.
Tuvaletler
Tiflis-Bakü trenindeki tuvaletler geniş ve biraz temiz. Yine de tuvalet kağıdı veya ıslak mendil götürmek gerekir.
Varış – Geri Dönüş
Bakü’ye vardığımda saat 08:50 idi.
Bakü’den Tiflis’e giden 38 No.lu tren ise her gün Bakü’den 21:10’da kalkıp ertesi sabah 10:25’te Tiflis’e varıyor. Bunun için de, tren biletleri istasyondan ve Azerbaycan Demiryolları’nın sitesinden alınabiliyor.
Мцхета. Грузия #georgia #tbilisi #mtskheta
Mish-Mish Travel - Georgia 2018. Тур в Грузию
Видеоотчёт нашего весеннего путешествия в Грузию.
Mish-Mish Travel - это новый формат паломнических поездок для молодежи! С нами никогда не бывает скучно, с нами всегда весело, модно и молодежно!
Выкладываем видео наших путешествий и наших проектов.
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???????? Georgia Road Trip - Telavi Bazaar, Speaking Turkish with Georgian Azeris [Part 16]
Well, on the hindsight, this was one of the highlights of our trip. We spent maybe maximum of 1 hour in this town but we were able to experience the local bazaar thanks to excessive desire to taste the fruits of Georgia by our travel mate. We found a parking spot and started walking in the bazaar immediately stumbling upon an Azeri lady and we started talking to her in Turkish. She was happy to see us traveling and started talking about her products. Then we continued over and saw some other Azeri ladies selling their products and we chatted with them as well. The town and bazaar were definitely not touristic and showed a glimpse over the daily life of Telavians. Prices were very affordable, fruits we have bought tasted great. After finishing our tour of the bazaar, we hit the road to Tblisi.
0:00 Starting from car park
1:50 Peach stall
4:26 Pastries
6:17 Walking around the bazaar
Photos and details of the whole trip will be available here (currently under construction):
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Walking on Streets in Spring - Batumi - Georgia
Walking on Streets in Spring - Batumi - Georgia
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Тбилиси. Аномальный март 2022 или зима? Снег. Утренний трафик. Разный Тбилиси. Тбилисское море
Хотите увидеть необычный Тбилиси в марте в снегу? Я вам его покажу. Уже 10 дней в Грузии стоит аномально холодная погода со снегом. Сегодня вы увидите разные районы Тбилиси в один день 21 марта.
ანტონ მარტყოფელის სვეტი / Pillar Of Anton Martkopeli
Martkopi Monastery is located in Kvemo Kartli region, Gardabani municipality, near Martkopi village, on the Yalno ridge. The monastery was founded in the VI century by one of the 13 Assyrian fathers, Anton Martkopeli. Martkopi Monastery Complex is a monument of historical and cultural significance. In addition to the cultural value, there are stunning views from the monastery which creates a wonderful synthesis of an architecture and nature.
According to written sources, until the VI century, Martkopi was called Akriani (stony place). The first church was still built here by Vakhtang Gorgasali. In the first half of the VI century, Father Antony settled in the Akriani Mountains. He was abandoned that’s why people called Martkopeli(being alone and abandoned). Then the place was named Martkopi. Anton Martkopeli soon became famous as a miracle man and others also joined him. It was a leading to the development of Martkopi's monastic life. In 1265, after the invasion of Berka Khan, the commander of “The Golden Horde”, who destroyed Rustavi city, the Episcopal Cathedral moved from Rustavi to Martkopi. In 1395, during the Temur Lang invasion, the monastery was destroyed and the acheiropoieton icon of the Savior was lost. The name of the monastery, Martkopi monastery comes from this icon too. The monastery has been a cultural-educational center since ancient times. There was a school here, which ceased to exist in 1752 because Dagestan tribe’s attack. Martkopi maintained the status of the Episcopal Center until the beginning of the XIX century. Georgian Catholicos Patriarch Kirion II lived here. He was killed in his Senaki ( Living place for a monk) on August 26, 1918. The monastery functioned until 1934, before it was abolished by the Communists. In the 50s and 60s of the XX century the orphanage was opened here and later it was turned into a holiday house for the 31st factory. Monastic life in Martkopi was restarted in 1989. Currently the Diocese of Abkhazia found the shelter here.
Martkopi Monastery Complex includes churches of Deity, St. Mary, St. George and Father Antony, also bell-tower, living places for monks and some other buildings. The monastery had a military purpose too. It had the battlement with an altitude of 1400 meters. The fence was destroyed by the Dagestan tribes in 1752 and only the remains are preserved today. The main structure of the ensemble is the cupola-shaped church. Firstly, the church was bigger but it has been damaged many times. Currently a smaller church is standing on the ruins. At the surface of the building is a crypt. Here is the tomb of Anton Martkopeli, in the northern part of the church.
There is a three-story bell tower to the east of the Monastery. The inscription on the facade of the bell tower shows us that it was built by Mason Akhverda in 1629.
There is a pillar of Anton Martkopel on mountain, to the east side of the monastery. He spent the last 15 years of his life here.
Restoration works were carried out in the monastery in 1848-1855, during the restoration, remains of the old church paintings were destroyed, including portraits of Vakhtang Gorgasali and David the Builder. The current paintings are done by Russian painter Toshkini during that period.
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