Bagrati Cathedral
Bagrati Cathedral is named after Bagrat III, the first king of unified Georgia, and its construction began at the end of the 10th century. It was completed in the early 11th century and destroyed by the Turks in 1691. However, its ruins are still preserved in the city center of Kutaisi. The Gelati Monastery, which houses many large buildings, was constructed in the 12th and 17th centuries. This is a well-preserved complex with rich mosaics and frescoes. Bagrati Cathedral and the monastery represent the artistic level and style of Georgia's medieval flourishing period.
Upper Svaneti
Located in the Caucasus, Upper Svaneti is a mountainous area in Georgia featuring typical medieval-style villages and tower houses, which have been perfectly preserved due to long-term isolation. The village of Chazhashi still retains more than 200 such ancient and primitive houses, which served both as residences for villagers and as defensive outposts and fortresses to fend off foreign invasions.
Mtskheta
The ancient city of Mtskheta has a history of 4000 years and was once the capital of the Kingdom of Iberia. A large number of temples, cemeteries, ancient building ruins, and Greco-Roman fortifications have been discovered here. The city retains a number of ancient buildings and cathedrals from the 11th to 13th centuries, the most famous of which are the Jvari Monastery and the Svetitskhoveli Cathedral. The Jvari Monastery is the oldest church in Georgia, built between 585 and 604 AD.
