Well-known Georgian primitivist painter Niko Pirosmani (Nikolay Pirosmanashvili) lived in the period from 1862 to 1918. During his life he lived in poverty and often painted in exchange for food; the real fame came to him only after his death. Many people outside Georgia have probably heard the touching story
In recent years, more and more tourists from around the world are choosing Georgia as an attractive tourist destination. There are many reasons for such a boom, and today we want to introduce you to some of them. So, what does this amazing country, located at the crossroads of Europe
Nowadays, in light of recent tragic events, when the global security and peace is at risk of terrorist attacks affecting and depriving thousands of human lives, it is very important to make the right choice not only between numerous resorts, hotels and excursions, but also to take into consideration the
For a budget tourist, it is very important to plan a trip in advance. Thanks to the planned trip, you will have time to see all the sights, as well as save money. Check out 20 lifehacks on how to save money while traveling in Georgia. A ticket to Tbilisi
The cave monastery complex Vardzia was built during the reign of King George III and his daughter Queen Tamar. There is a legend about the name origin of this outstanding monument of medieval architecture. According to the legend, a long time ago, when Tamara was still a little girl she
The exact date of the birth of the Georgian Queen Tamar is unknown, but historians suggest that it was in 1165. Tamar lost her mother when she was still a little girl and was left alone with her father, King George III. The father, foreseeing his soon death, crowned his
According to the legend, the king of ancient Iberia, Vakhtang I Gorgasali, once hunted in the forests near the first capital of Georgia – Mtskheta. After some time, he saw a pheasant, then shot and killed the bird. The king sent his falcon to find the prey. The falcon flew