History and SPA Relax: Uplistsikhe and Borjomi
Описание
This car trip is built on contrasts: you will immerse yourself in different historical eras and observe changing natural zones. You will visit the rock city of Uplistsikhe, one of the oldest cities in pre-Christian Georgia, founded in the 11th century BCE. Drive through the Borjomi Gorge, see beautiful natural landscapes, and take a stroll through Borjomi, where you can immerse yourself in thermal mineral springs.
What to expect
Ancient pagan city Uplistsikhe
You will drive on a modern highway, through the city of Gori, the center of the ancient Georgian province of Shida Kartli, where you will see grand monuments of the Stalinist era, including the Stalin Museum, which you can visit if desired. After that, you will head to the ancient cave city, one of the first in Georgia. The rock-hewn Uplistsikhe emerged at the end of the II - beginning of the I millennium BCE, in its historical path there were times of ups and downs, and in the 19th century it was finally abandoned. Today it is a multi-layered archaeological site, one of the most important monuments of Georgian culture, which is worth visiting for all travelers who want to better understand the ancient history of Georgian land.
Borjomi Gorge and the city of Borjomi
The road through the beautiful gorge at any time of the year will lead you to Borjomi: you will stroll through the city center and visit the park where Emperor Nicholas II rested with his family every year. Here you can see the mineral spring gushing from the earth and taste the famous