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Delve into Uplistsikhe in Georgia
Uplistsikhe in the region of Georgia (general) is located in Georgia - some 39 mi or ( 63 km ) North-West of Tbilisi , the country's capital .
Local time in Uplistsikhe is now 02:02 AM (Wednesday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Tbilisi " with a UTC offset of 4 hours. Depending on your mobility, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Tabriz, Erzurum, Vladikavkaz, Grozny, and Cherkessk. While being here, you might want to check out Tabriz . We discovered some clip posted online . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Uplistsikhe ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Visit of Gori (Géorgie/Georgia)
Gori is a city in eastern Georgia, which serves as the regional capital of Shida Kartli and the centre of the homonymous administrative district. As of 2002, it had a population of 49500. Gori is well ..
Uplistsikhe (Géorgie/Georgia)
Uplistsikhe (literally, "the lord's fortress") is an ancient rock-hewn town in eastern Georgia, some 10 kilometers east of the town of Gori, Shida Kartli. Built on a high rocky left bank of the Mtkvar ..
Best Restaurant In Gori
Well not exactly in Gori - but close - and these are the Georgian delicacies I had been so looking forward to. Currently off limits due to visiting "friends from Russia" ..
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Fishing Skra Lake - 21 Oct 2010 ..
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Uplistsikhe
Uplistsikhe (Georgian: უფლისციხე; literally, "the lord's fortress") is an ancient rock-hewn town in eastern Georgia, some 10 kilometers east of the town of Gori, Shida Kartli. Built on a high rocky left bank of the Mtkvari River, it contains various structures dating from the Early Iron Age to the Late Middle Ages, and is notable for the unique combination of various styles of rock-cut cultures from Anatolia and Iran, as well as the co-existence of pagan and Christian architecture.
Located at 41.97 44.15 (Lat./Long.); Less than 2 km away
Greater Liakhvi River
The Greater Liakhvi River is a river in central Georgia, which rises on the southern slopes of the Greater Caucasus Mountain Range in the de facto independent region of South Ossetia and flows into the Kura (Mtkvari) River. The cities of Tskhinvali and Gori lie along the banks of the Great Liakhvi. The river is mainly fed by the melting snows and glacier runoff of the Caucasus Mountains as well as by underground water sources.
Located at 41.97 44.11 (Lat./Long.); Less than 5 km away
Occupation of Gori
Occupation of Gori was the takeover of the Georgian city of Gori and its surrounding villages by Russian military forces, which commenced on August 13, 2008 as part of the 2008 South Ossetian War, and ended with the withdrawal of Russian units from the city by 22 August 2008.
Located at 41.98 44.11 (Lat./Long.); Less than 5 km away
Gori Fortress
Gori Fortress (Georgian: გორის ციხე, "Goris Tsikhe") is a medieval citadel in Georgia, standing above the city of Gori on a rocky hill. The fortress first appears in the 13th century records but archaeological evidence shows that the area had already been fortified in the last centuries BC. The fortress controlled major strategic and economic routes and accommodated a large garrison.
Located at 41.99 44.11 (Lat./Long.); Less than 6 km away
Gori, Georgia
Gori is a city in eastern Georgia, which serves as the regional capital of Shida Kartli and the centre of the homonymous administrative district. The name is from Georgian gora (გორა), that is, "heap", or "hill". As of 2002, it had a population of 49,500. Gori was an important military stronghold in the Middle Ages and maintains a strategic importance due to its location on the principal highway connecting eastern and western parts of Georgia.
Located at 41.97 44.10 (Lat./Long.); Less than 6 km away
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