Samtskhe-Javakheti

It is one of the best observatories among the same altitude with its observational conditions.

Builders had skillfully used high and difficult to access cliff relief and created complex in terms of building and at the same time interesting monument.

Borjomi-Kharagauli National park was set up in the end of XX century and is one of the largest protected territories in Europe.

It is located near the slopes of Persati Mountains. The west side of the Monastery site is crossed by the river Chulela running from Persati Mountains. Chulevi.

It stands on the strategically important venue, at the confluence of rivers Paravani and Mtkvari, on the high rocky mountain. On November 24, 2007 Khertvisi was inscribed in UNESCO World Heritage trial list.

Mtsvane (Green) Monastery was built by followers of the out- standing Georgian ecclesiastical figure Grigol Khandzteli.

It is located in Adigeni Municipality, nearby Boladjury village and is situated on the collosal high cliff, hardly accessible. This is one the biggest fortresses in Georgia. Nowadays it is too damaged.

Rabati Complex is the only district, where Catholics, Jews, Arme- nians, Orthodox Christians and Muslims have their own chapels. Two years ago Rabati was given a status of the symbol tolerance.

Sapara Monastery was a residence of Samtskhe's Jakhely owner. It was constructed no later than X c. AD and is located next to Ghreli village in Akhaltsikhe Municipality.

Slesa Castle controlled the road leading to Atskuri and informed them about enemies' invasion from Tbilisi.

Cathedral is in the name of Virgin Mary and is Georgia's one of the most important monuments. Church painting dates back to the years 1205-1215 and is unique.

It is erected on steep cliff on the bank of the Mtkvari River at a height of 150 m from the level of the river. In XI-XII cc. it used to be a well-developed city-fortress.

Tsunda Church was the old political and religious center of Javakheti. Nowadays this place is called the village of Nakalakevi (old city). It is located on the right bank of river Mtkvari.

Vanis Kvabebi - a monastic ensemble located on the Javakheti Plateau, within a narrow ravine of the Mtkvari river, on the road to Vardzia. This cave complex was created in VIII-XVI centuries.

It was built in the reign of King George III and was finally constructed during the years of Queen Tamar's ruling.

There are several opinions about the time of founding the monument (VIII, IX cc.). Originally, it was founded by early feudal religious figure Serapion Zarzmeli.